Empowering students to earn college credit from high school classrooms
When I discovered Modern States, a philanthropic organization offering free online courses that give any student the chance to learn college-level content, I knew it could be transformative for my students.

FETC Takeaways—POV from the Industry Side
This isn’t Chris Klein’s first rodeo. As Head of Education U.S. for Avantis Education, he has watched the acronyms at trade shows come and go over the years, and has some strong opinions on the current crop of AR, VR,…
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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources
As society becomes increasingly driven by and focused on innovation, the demand for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity has grown significantly. Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges.
Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data
In the words of Carol Dweck, “Becoming is better than being.” As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, we’ve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth.
10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools
CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and it’s appeared on the list five of the past seven years.
Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education
More than half of science teachers believe the most important value of science education is how it contributes to students’ curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, according to a new report from LEGO Education.
A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills
For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day.
In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development
The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative–a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)–to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges in (special) education.
Expanded learning can improve student well-being
Out-of-school time (OST) programs have received a lot of attention over the past few years as districts across the country continue to address the lingering effects of pandemic-related school closures.
Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process
Teaching writing today is much like being a conductor of an orchestra. Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively.

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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.