Education in a connected world: Preparing students for global careers
Innovative ideas for school libraries
Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there
School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills.
What schools need to know about accessibility compliance as ADA deadline looms
Accessibility compliance is necessary to ensure students, parents, and community members with disabilities are able to properly and effectively access content
A new need-to-know for the AI classroom
In an AI-rich classroom where ideas are abundant and answers are cheap, the scarce resource is not information--it is ownership
It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future–and to stop expecting AI to do it for us
As we look ahead and begin to redefine math education, one thing is abundantly clear: AI won’t fix bad pedagogy
Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education
New workforce research shows decision-making is one of the most sought-after skills in an AI-driven economy--yet it remains largely out of the spotlight
College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key
True readiness is the ability to reason flexibly, apply efficient strategies, and persist through complex problems
A viral case against screens in schools is winning converts. Does the evidence hold up?
In his book and Senate testimony, a neuroscientist offers a three-pronged case against tech in schools
The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech
The greatest innovations come from teachers who remove learning guardrails and show students the joy and excitement in trying something new
Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills
Students are clearly embracing AI as a learning tool, but they’re also conflicted about what it means for their own learning
Boosting student engagement on World Math Day
Solutions that build lesson practice in a gaming environment have proven very effective in helping students build a love for learning
From fragmentation to fidelity: How Wayne-Westland built a literacy system that works
Proper diagnostics create a foundation to help close the literacy gap and drive measurable outcomes for all students
Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world
Teaching students essential technology skills at an early age ensures that they master critical thinking skills to become successful workers
Nearly half of high school students now use AI in college search
A new survey of 5,000 teens finds AI has growing influence on whether students go to college, where they apply, and what they study
The biliteracy advantage: How heritage languages boost English proficiency and workforce readiness
Embracing multilingual learning cultivates the next generation of confident, literate, and globally ready citizens
From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026
States and employers are increasingly integrating CTE into broader workforce and talent development strategies
New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning
Project Lead The Way partners with the Indiana Microschool Collaborative to provide learning units designed for microschools and other emerging education models
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
When schools and public libraries work together, they don’t just promote summer reading--they nurture lifelong readers
Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learning
Through PBL, students actively engage in real-world problems that require them to use STEM concepts to solve complex problems
Tips and tools to effectively differentiate learning for student engagement
When we meet students at their level and celebrate their progress, we help them discover their own love for learning
New CoSN report underscores importance of intentional, reliable edtech use
Strength, creativity and humanity of educators and IT leaders will be the driving forces behind true edtech innovation
A quicker climb up the literacy mountain: Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
First graders who are behind in reading have a much higher chance of still being behind in fourth grade
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Solving the literacy crisis requires a commitment to implementation and letting go of familiar approaches that aren't serving students
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Educators can move beyond rote memorization and equip young learners with the tools they need for fluent, confident reading
Building pathways to purpose: How we can empower students for an uncertain future
The most powerful opportunities for students become available and accessible when multiple organizations come together to support their success
Mis-identifying “504-only” students
At a time of teacher shortage, high percentages of students with 504 plans contributes to current recruitment and attrition problems
2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen
Today's students are future innovators in a landscape where powerful new tools of creation are sitting right in front of them
The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay
Authentic college essays result from an insightful process that uncovers the writer’s personality without obsessing over perfection
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
When every subject and resource become hubs for civic exploration, students begin to see citizenship as something they live
Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections
Global competency can be taught--and measured--with simple but powerful strategies educators everywhere can use
Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI
Educators and school leaders now face urgent questions around misinformation, academic integrity, and critical thinking
5 tips for educators using video
Educators can create instructional videos to save time, expand their reach, and create greater impacts on their students
Decision Education: A new approach to driving STEM workforce readiness
By integrating Decision Education into STEM, teachers can make learning more relevant and accessible to all students
49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026
As 2026 begins, schools face challenges and opportunities to innovate, integrate new technologies and practices, and look beyond classroom walls for lifelong learning
Edtech teaching strategies that support sustainability
Integrating edtech learning strategies into classrooms brings sustainability and enhanced learning experiences to the forefront
How an AI-generated song transformed my ELL classroom
The true power of AI lies not in replacing learning, but in opening doors for every learner to express who they are
Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to read
Middle-school students need foundational literacy instruction that respects their age, cognitive development, and dignity
More teens are using summer for college and career prep
Teens are more focused on professional and financial success than on traditional milestones such as marriage and family life
A smarter path to standards-based success: How Superior Public Schools united curriculum and data
From the beginning, school leaders understood the district's transition to a new curriculum needed to be intentional and collaborative
Modernizing the special education workforce is a national imperative
Teaching vacancies are most acute in special education due to attrition, burnout, and early retirements
Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement
