5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers
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
Nine in 10 educators back evidence-based reading, but training and implementation lag
A new whitepaper highlights national implications as New York educators report gaps in preparation, uneven curriculum adoption, and high demand for professional learning
We’re losing STEM teachers–here are 5 ways to keep them and grow the ones we need
Recruiting and retaining STEM teachers isn’t just about filling vacancies--it’s about giving every student an opportunity to be seen, challenged, and inspired
Supporting youth mental health through connection, creativity, and community
A child psychologist shares why student mental health support needs to be accessible, flexible, and woven into how students connect, express, and learn
Integrating AI into education is not as daunting as it seems
Lessons from a 40-year education veteran and former education secretary in South Dakota, who helped educators through several technological transformations
4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students
A new report underscores the literacy challenges of older students left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to learning
AI teacher tools display racial bias when generating student behavior plans, study finds
When asked to provide behavior intervention plans, AI teacher assistant tools generated more-punitive recommendations for students with Black-coded names
Radical transparency in school benefits: A smarter way to manage public dollars
Transparency is a path to fiscal responsibility, employee trust, and strategic clarity
Resilient MTSS: Adding a trauma-responsive lens for student support
A supportive school community serves as a strong childhood protective factor against the effects of trauma
Just thank ChatGPT: How teens turned a secret tool into a shared success
AI isn’t going away--it’s already the silent partner in many students’ academic journeys
As schools embrace AI, an educator offers top tips, cautions, and predictions
If used wisely, AI can extend educators’ reach, personalize impact, and unlock students’ potential
Students are anxious about the future with AI–their parents are, too
In an era when the college-going rate of high school graduates has dropped, AI appears to be heightening anxieties about the value of college
How to strengthen student workforce readiness with classroom and career connections
Educators and leaders must ensure the current education system meets students’ needs and blends academic learning with career preparation
Emergent writing: 3 ways to plant seeds for lifelong literacy
Emergent writing is a critical milestone in early childhood literacy, when children first connect symbols with meaning
6 steps to transforming parent engagement, one message at a time
The right communications platform helps districts foster deeper family engagement and bridge communication gaps
5 cybersecurity green flags: A practical guide for sourcing edtech
Every district, no matter the size, can take meaningful, manageable steps to reduce risk, establish guardrails, and build trust
Grading student writing with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers
Our students don’t write to impress a rubric--they write to be heard
What really shapes the future of AI in education?
AI breaks the mold of most machines and systems humans have designed and dealt with throughout history
The move from principal to district leader was fraught–here’s what I missed the most
How can educators stay connected to how the work is actually experienced and carried out in schools if they are no longer living in it each day?
Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call
In the rush to embrace AI, schools must not lose sight of their responsibility to protect students' data and privacy
Digital learning in a new age
Digital learning is broadening the world of CTE for students through online and hybrid school programs
How to avoid cognitive debt by building critical thinking skills
Clear instruction, critical dialogue, and process-focused assignments help students use AI in ways that deepen, rather than diminish, cognitive engagement
How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school
What began as a strategy to help students access grade-level texts turned into a catalyst for broader academic transformation
From pen to prompt: Navigating AI in the classroom
Students can (and should) still show their work in the age of AI--but it might look a little different
National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
School districts are training teachers in using AI-powered tools, but high-poverty districts still lag behind their low poverty counterparts
How the FY25 funding freeze impacts students across America
AASA survey results from 628 superintendents across 43 states reveal the real-world impact of the FY25 federal funding freeze
Navigating back-to-school anxiety: A K-12 success guide
Building strong support networks within the school community significantly reduces anxiety levels
5 AI tools that offer more than hype
High-impact AI tools typically provide real-time feedback on student work, adapt instruction based on performance, identify learning gaps, or help teachers differentiate instruction at scale
Educators: Lack of infrastructure and vision limit AI’s potential
AI, educator burnout, and the future of education are all top focus areas for educators
Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use
AI supports could mean the difference between silent confusion and real understanding
Why stories still matter in a fast-moving world
Literacy is about critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to engage with complex ideas
Rethinking K-12 cyber strategies amid federal budget cuts
Incremental but intentional steps to strengthen cyber resilience help school districts improve their security posture and realize savings
AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds
Over-reliance on AI yields surface-level learning instead of the cognitive involvement that leads to long-term learning
Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform
After 10 years of reimagining grading, these two school leaders are still evolving--and they’re not afraid to do things differently
Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning
The study helps understand how different approaches to equity in science education can work together
Digital learning is different
When students can master learning with digital resources, they'll be prepared to navigate information in an increasingly digital world
Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes
A Florida district’s IT transformation led to reliable connectivity and ample bandwidth, ensuring students no longer face disruptions
Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice
A computerized AI support model gives pre-service teachers the opportunity to engage in scalable, self-guided reflection
Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X
Overall, U.S. educators say AI has enhanced classroom engagement, but want clearer guidance on its use in learning
How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class
