Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports
Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), aimed at expanding access to ... Read more
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Showfloor News: AERDF highlights the latest PreK-12 discoveries and inventions
The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, and its awardees debuted the latest advancements and innovations in ... Read more
Showfloor News: Avantis Education showcases immersive VR experiences and new ClassVR headsets
Avantis Education, a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests ... Read more
Showfloor News: Samsung empowers educators with technology, solutions, and professional development
Samsung Electronics is exhibiting its latest education displays and solutions at ISTELive 25. “As educators seek innovative ways to boost ... Read more
Showfloor News: VEX Robotics launches AI-powered classroom robotics system
VEX Robotics launched VEX AIR, an AI-powered robotics system for classrooms, and VEX AIM, an upcoming platform designed to make machine learning approachable and fun for students of ... Read more
Showfloor News: Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing focus on PD
Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership ... Read more
Showfloor News: LG highlights new tools to help educators create, manage, and share
LG Electronics USA, the edtech innovator behind the Google EDLA-certified LG CreateBoard interactive display, is once again raising the bar ... Read more
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…
Showfloor News: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional SD focuses on student data, achievement
In a first of its kind agreement, New Jersey’s West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (WWP) announced a new partnership with Otus, the leading ... Read more
Showfloor News: SMART Technologies debuts premium interactive display
SMART Technologies is raising the bar on what affordable classroom technology can deliver—the all-new SMART Board GX Plus redefines entry-level interactivity ... Read more
Showfloor News: Cleverlike focuses on the real power in using games for education
Cleverlike School empowers educators to transform student passion for video games into powerful learning experiences. It is a comprehensive platform ... Read more
Showfloor News: Edlio’s new analytics dashboard boosts engagement
Edlio, a provider of K–12 school communication solutions, announced significant enhancements to its Mass Communication system and mobile app. The ... Read more
ISTE launches four new initiatives to improve edtech experiences
The nation’s largest professional edtech organization kicked off its annual conference on June 29 by announcing major initiatives to train 200,000 teachers in using AI within the next…
Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback
Since the global pandemic shut down schools and forced students to learn remotely, chronic absenteeism has more than doubled in schools nationwide. Our elementary school is no exception.
You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us
Math isn’t my strongest subject, and when a student asked me to help solve an equation involving angles as I covered for a fellow teacher, I hesitated. Rather…
Showfloor News: Dr. Salome Thomas-EL Launches Meet Their Needs
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, a nationally recognized educator and award-winning author, will unveil his latest book, Meet Their Needs: And They’ll Succeed, ... Read more
Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers
Encore Data Products is set to showcase its latest educational technology at the ISTE 2025 conference. One of the most ... Read more
Showfloor News: Seesaw Showdown
Seesaw is bringing the excitement to ISTE 2025 with a live, interactive Seesaw Showdown at their booth. This high-energy competition ... Read more
Enterprise AI is changing education
AI is poised to reshape education, impacting everything from administrative tasks and assessments to how students navigate research and develop critical thinking skills.
Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss
Summer learning loss, also known as the "summer slide," represents a significant challenge in education where students experience academic regression during extended breaks from formal instruction.
5 online resources to beat the summer slide
Key points: As the final school bells ring and students head into summer vacation, educators and parents alike are turning ... Read more
Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age
Students' AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by…
Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners
In Greater Houston, where nearly half of children start kindergarten unprepared, Collaborative for Children is taking bold steps to close the digital divide, beginning with our youngest learners.
4 ways to help students disagree without being disagreeable
As an educator, I believe that for students to truly develop a healthy and flexible learning mindset, they must first learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.
AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention
Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including our schools--and it has the potential to transform education. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support…
The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it
In the 1970s, educators and policymakers from across the globe (including from Finland) viewed the United States as a model of forward-thinking education--American schools were well-regarded for their…
Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health
Mental health concerns among K-12 students are reaching unprecedented levels. According to the CDC, 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and…
AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers
Prompt engineering--the ability to craft precise, thoughtful inputs for AI tools to produce effective outputs--is quickly becoming an essential skill in modern education. More than a technical trick,…
3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI
Many teachers are aware of both the problem and the potential solution, yet feel uncertain about taking the next step. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support reading growth--especially…
Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness
The emergence of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT has challenged educators to find effective ways to identify whether the work their students submit is original or AI-generated.
Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it forced the closure of schools and a rapid shift to online learning. This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left…
Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall
The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain in the grips of a literacy crisis. Across the country, too many children are struggling to…
Why agentic AI matters now more than ever
For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency--grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.
Why graphic novels belong in every classroom
Walk into any classroom today and you’ll hear a familiar refrain from teachers: “How do we get kids excited about reading again?” Screens, social media, and short attention…
Learning disabilities in the classroom: What’s next?
While the recent months have been a flurry of news around education, we’re becoming distracted from the very real challenges students are facing in the classroom.
5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform
When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts, we knew we…
Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math
Only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental math content topics (numbers & operations, algebraic thinking, geometry & measurement, and data…
The cure for the school attendance crisis? Family support and a sense of belonging
Empty seats have become a common sight in our nation’s classrooms. Students are missing school at record-high rates--not because they don’t want to be there, but because significant…
The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning
In education, we talk a lot about equity, personalization, and meeting students where they are. But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time…
Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols
Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies.