Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?
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
Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds
Understanding mobile and broadband speeds is essential to ensure students have the necessary internet access for learning
5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
In classrooms that include opportunities for creative activities, students are resilient and confident
Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help
Stakeholders can harness the opportunities offered by AI to re-imagine what personalized assessments can look like at a time when students need them the most
Enhancing learning through AI and human educators
A balanced approach helps educators create a more inclusive, efficient, and effective educational system
Managing rising student needs under IDEA
With new guidance around monitoring IDEA, districts must understand and address service deficits
IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings
Merging AI with advanced networking technology allows school districts to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and streamline operations
Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started
Half of teachers report an increase in the use of AI and continue to seek professional learning and guidelines around implementation
5 critical priorities for AI in education
The SREB Commission on AI in Education met to outline AI’s role in education, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development
Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think
Survey identifies the critical importance students place on flexible learning, tutors, and regular assessments for academic success
5 ways to restore your passion for teaching
Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educator burnout
From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane
School leadership is largely about inspiring people and making sure everyone is empowered to do their best
Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use
The seventh Edtech Top 40 report highlights the reliance on edtech in schools and the importance of maintaining an interoperable technological ecosystem
Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out
School districts around the country continue to grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas
Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains
As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch
The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say
Many education IT leaders want more time to learn and implement the technologies they were already using or trying to use
NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations
Education experts continue to note that safety and privacy concerns should remain a top priority as AI expands in schools
10 practical and actionable tips for summer learning programs
Research highlights critical recommendations for achieving positive student outcomes and closing pandemic-related achievement gaps
4 videos about the nation’s history
U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history
Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle
Focusing on digital literacy and improving overall parental communication can help create change in the classroom
Tech investments determine school success
The diversity of printing devices within a district inevitably leads to challenges for IT departments and budgetary concerns for school systems
Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline
Disruptive Innovation could deliver what young people want and need, now
Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused
The patchwork of policies not only between schools but within buildings creates confusion for students and a challenging learning environment for teachers to manage
A taxonomy for using AI in education
The expansion of generative AI tools within the educational environment illustrates the diverse ways in which these tools can be integrated into learning environments
Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now
Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute greatly to creating a greater sense of belonging for students
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
At ISTELive 24, AI is all around--but so are vetted educator resources to teach students how to use AI as a tool and not as a stand-in for original work
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
High schools and marginalized student groups continue to display higher chronic absenteeism rates
How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum
At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning with hands-on engagement yields inspiring results
Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty
Research shows that parents and educators need to help students focus on--and prepare for--life after high school
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
Educators don't have to shy away from engineering--it's a STEM component that works across core content areas
Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves
For a secure and modern data infrastructure, the foundational pieces of the data ecosystem must be in place: interoperability, privacy, and cybersecurity
AI’s role in the future of learning
An ISTELive 24 session explores where AI can take learning--without replacing humanity or teachers
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
The next generation of workers is weighing in on AI, workforce training needs, and other issues impacting their future
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Two critical steps must be put into place to reduce the burden of digital learning product evaluations on schools and educators
How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse
Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--any player can use it to tinker, write code, build a world, or even create their own mini-games
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
An expert analysis reveals that research around summer learning loss isn’t so clear, but students still need learning opportunities
FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program
The cybersecurity pilot program will explore how Universal Service Fund support can help schools and libraries bolster their network defenses against cyberattacks
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
The impending deadline represents a moment to recall the magnitude of the program and where it stands
Gamifying math and beating the summer slide
Gamification challenges students to consider new ways of understanding problems and gives them the freedom to make mistakes
Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges
