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The layer every AI roundup is missing: Why methodology matters more than content
Last year, a third-grade teacher in São Paulo told me she had "finally found the perfect AI tool." It generated colorful worksheets in seconds. Vocabulary lists, reading comprehension…
The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present
Artificial intelligence is no longer approaching the classroom--it is already embedded in it. Students are using generative tools to brainstorm, summarize, translate, draft, and revise.
Retention First: Hire Teachers Who Stay
When staffing eats up 85% of a district’s budget, retention matters. Learn how K-12 districts use cross-department collaboration, smarter planning, ... Read more
Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections
Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the accelerating effects of climate change and mass migration, students need…
AI for empathy: Using generative tools to deepen, not replace, human connection in schools
For the last two years, conversations about AI in education have tended to fall into two camps: excitement about efficiency or fear of replacement. Teachers worry they’ll lose…
Grading student work with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers
A colleague of ours recently attended an AI training where the opening slide featured a list of all the ways AI can revolutionize our classrooms. Grading was listed…
An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom
In the last year, we’ve seen an extraordinary push toward integrating artificial intelligence in classrooms. Among educators, that trend has evoked responses from optimism to opposition.
4 ways AI can make your PD more effective
If you lead professional learning, whether as a school leader or PD facilitator, your goal is to make each session relevant, engaging, and lasting. AI can help you…
Rethinking icebreakers in professional learning
I was once asked during an icebreaker in a professional learning session to share a story about my last name. What I thought would be a light moment…
Reliable and relatable resources build confident students: The triple Rs of scholastic esports
I know what it feels like to stand in front of a classroom that does not have enough. Not enough computers. Not enough up-to-date software and technical tools.…
Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning
For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of my career…
Rethinking substitute teacher preparation
Many of us remember the days when having a substitute teacher meant movie day--a wheeled video cart appeared, and the substitute teacher’s main goal was making sure students…
5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.
AI teacher tools display racial bias when generating student behavior plans, study finds
Asked to generate intervention plans for struggling students, AI teacher assistants recommended more-punitive measures for hypothetical students with Black-coded names and more supportive approaches for students the platforms…
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…
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.
Otus Awarded Practitioner-Informed Design Product Certification from Digital Promise
Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, has been awarded the Practitioner-Informed Design product ... Read more
How Students Are Really Using AI and What Schools Should Know
Learn how students are using AI tools and what your district can do in response. This guide shares trends, ... Read more
How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know
AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal…
Empowering neurodiverse learners with AI-driven solutions
A traditional classroom is like a symphony, where every student is handed the same sheet music and expected to play in perfect unison. But neurodiverse learners are not…
A Vision for Personalized Learning
PowerSchool’s AI-driven support works across these tools to offer a whole-student data snapshot. This helps educators personalize learning for each ... Read more
A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers
In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more
Using technology to support learning through movement
There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning. Some colleges and universities encourage using standing or treadmill desks while studying, as well as taking…
Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals
English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to…
Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs
By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges.
Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets
School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant…
Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch
With the right tools and market conditions, AI could enable more schools to offer high-end, high-touch supports to students, assert Julia Freeland Fisher and Anna Arsenault of the…
We are all digital immigrants now
In the emerging age of generative AI, the boundaries of digital expertise are being redrawn, reshaping how we interact with technology and redefining what it means to be…
AI Sessions You’ll Love
Like it or not, AI is definitely here to stay. And while generative AI tools will continue to evolve and offer new capabilities in all industries, AI’s influence…
Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI
Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today's digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation…
Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance
Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.
Preparing students for Industry 5.0: Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce
While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, Industry 5.0 also recognizes the importance of human creativity and problem-solving in conjunction with these tools.
Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools
In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were…
Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success
Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more
Edthena Introduces VC3, the Next Evolution of Video Coaching for Educators
SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3, the next evolution ... Read more
Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach
The infusion of data analytics and the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to new opportunities for more efficient, effective decision-making.
Gaining Insight into Student Comprehension and Learning Gaps with AI
Discover how AI-powered tools can help you identify learning gaps and boost student comprehension. Enhance classroom success with real-time insights ... Read more
Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?
Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report.
Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead
In the year and half since the launch of ChatGPT, AI-powered edtech tools have flooded the market--but most, if not all, of these products may be missing out…