How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change
Before Bullitt County Public Schools implemented a comprehensive data system, we often found ourselves looking at multiple different data sources for each individual child.
What’s In Store for the Largest US Edtech Show this Year
Visit the LIVE@ISTE ’25 page to read, watch, and listen to pre-show coverage of the technologies and speakers being showcased at the year’s biggest edtech event, ISTELive 25, June 29 – July 2, in San Antonio, TX.
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Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025
In an era where workforce demands and the needs of high school learners are rapidly evolving, a new survey by Penn Foster Group sheds light on how teachers are reimagining education to better equip students for success.
10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom
During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some non-Google resources, to boost classroom creativity, productivity, and collaboration.
China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4
In a brightly lit preschool classroom in Shenzhen, 4-year-olds are gathered around an AI-enabled robot named Toubao. With practiced ease, they issue voice commands, identify image patterns, and experiment with rudimentary machine learning games.
5 strategies to get your students talking
Communication is one of today’s most in-demand skills, and building strong communication skills in person and online is critical. Those skills start in the classroom.
Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states fall short when it comes to preparing and supporting elementary teachers to effectively teach math
Building an educator’s AI toolbox
It seems like everywhere you look, AI is there–and classrooms are no exception. During an ISTELive 25 session, Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist with the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium, offered an overview of can’t-miss AI resources.
AI tools that support learning–not cheating
As technology evolves, education is experiencing a dramatic transformation–and AI is a big part of it. From personalized practice questions to interactive explanations, many education-focused AI tools are designed to aid, not undermine, student learning.
5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions
Now that you’ve had time to dig into all that ISTELive 25 and ASCD have to offer, you can narrow down which sessions will give you the most out of your conference experience.
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Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way?
Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities.
Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges
Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts
Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.
