The future of educational equity isn’t just more resources–it’s more access to experiences
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
Returning to class safely amid the rampant spread of the delta variant, combined with low vaccination rates, requires steps like masking—and using air filters
Vibe coding: 3 easy steps to classroom magic
By approaching AI with curiosity and creativity, educators can use emerging tools to bring new ideas to classrooms
Helping students discover they belong in science
Students should leave the classroom believing science isn't something to fear, but something they can understand, question and genuinely enjoy
Year-round K-12 recruitment can win the talent pipeline and retention game
Districts that treat recruiting as an ongoing practice are better positioned to anticipate vacancies, align staffing with shifting demands, and minimize disruptions to learning
Standardize to sustain: Building a resilient K-12 technology strategy
As districts return to school, many CTOs and technology leaders are already looking ahead to the next purchasing cycle
We urgently need to rethink media literacy education–here’s how I did
Decision Education will be essential to help students make high-quality real-world decisions in a life shaped by constant digital input
E-Rate’s quiet impact on student success
For many districts, E-Rate is far more than a technology funding program--it is an investment in educational opportunities
We need a continuous K–12 literacy system
Early literacy investments are working, but middle and high school students need more support
“My boss probably used AI”: What school leaders need to know about AI, authenticity, and trust
AI can help us communicate more effectively, yet it can also make communication feel less authentic--school leaders must navigate carefully
Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy
Curriculum must evolve beyond AI tools and teach learner agency, judgment, verification, and critical thinking
Denver is opening more specialized classrooms as the number of students with autism grows
As the number of children identified with autism rises nationwide, more students are needing special education services
Cheating is not the problem–it’s a solution (in a zero-sum educational system)
We need innovations to reinvent schooling around a positive-sum mindset--and eliminate the breeding ground for cheating oneself out of learning
Parents worry about ed tech. Most still see a place for it, polls suggest.
Moderate parents who support some screen time could be important people to consider, as big school districts start to pass limits on screen time
What E-Rate makes possible: Four lessons from our district
Lenoir City Schools has worked hard to create an environment where all students have access to the same learning opportunities and resources
Teachers weigh the realities of classroom technology in new national survey
New report finds educators want better vetting, more input, and greater classroom oversight rather than strict device limits
An early childhood classroom: Supporting emotional well-being amid everyday challenges
Simple design choices can turn sensory overload into calm, predictable learning spaces
Inspiring curiosity for career exploration and mentoring for pathway success
Hands-on career training should be combined with visible connections to career pathways that align best with a student’s interests, skillset, and aspirations
Beyond book displays: How to build lasting support for your school library
Effective marketing isn't about convincing people your library matters--it is about making its impact visible every day
Back to school in 2026: The trends shaping K-12 education this year
From AI and student engagement to teacher support, schools are entering the new year focused on turning innovation into meaningful impact
The oral exam is back, and AI may be the reason
AI hasn’t made assessment obsolete--instead, it is forcing educators to reconsider what actually counts as evidence that learning has taken place
Let’s work to keep our students while we still have them
Keeping our students connected, supported, and on a path to graduation is the choice school leaders must make now
Quit saying “I’m not a math person”
What seems like a harmless and innocent thing to say could be creating significant damage over time
5 questions to help every district leader make better decisions
What a 33,000-student science meta-analysis teaches district leaders about better decision-making
Why K-12 cybersecurity education needs practice, not just awareness
K-12 cybersecurity education can do is help students build habits that remain useful as technology changes
The compliance trap waiting on the other side of Title II
A Web Content Accessibility Guidelines audit tells you if a tool passes a test--it won't tell you if students can actually use it
The everyday access control gaps schools overlook
Modern access control connects people, policies, technologies, and emergency procedures into a coordinated safety program
AACTE releases national framework on AI in educator preparation
The widespread adoption of AI is changing what educators need to know and what they need to be able to do
When practice becomes data: Helping teachers respond to student misconceptions
In an era of abundant digital information, structure is what turns practice into learning evidence
Why reading interventions plateau—and why New York’s new dyslexia center won’t change that
New York is investing in earlier dyslexia identification, but identifying struggling readers is only the first step
Career readiness in the AI era needs decision practice, not just tool access
The best preparation for an AI-shaped labor market is more practice making decisions when AI is in the room
Building an everyday equitable practice for AI in schools
Schools must move beyond superficial bans and passive policies to everyday practice grounded in technical scrutiny, human judgment, and equity
A new approach to middle school math data boosted our state test scores
Having more clarity about what content is being taught—and why—has led to increased rigor in classrooms
We stopped waiting for the teacher pipeline–we built our own
How Orange County Public Schools created a cradle-to-career teacher development ecosystem, and what other districts can take from it
A blanket screen-time ban won’t fix what’s broken in edtech
Preparing students responsibly means building digital fluency and AI literacy--that’s possible through purposeful, constructive technology use
Answering the question behind the question
A routine student question can become an opportunity for better communication, stronger course design, and deeper learning
Students won’t remember every lesson, but here’s what’ll stick
How project-based learning builds the curiosity, empathy, and practical skills that last
Building inclusive school communities through integrated digital strategy
Administrators and technologists must look at CMS platforms and mobile apps as bridges to equity
Beyond spotting deepfakes: Teaching multilingual learners to interrogate AI
Students can encounter AI-generated content that never occurred—all while scrolling through the same feed where they see authentic news and messages
Financial education must not sacrifice student privacy
Students need practical experience with tax, banking, and financial-aid documents, but no classroom exercise should put their personal information at risk
Attendance is the scoreboard–connection is the game
