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4 Tips For Future-Ready Teaching

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ISTELive 25: Today’s Makerspaces Blend Advanced Technology With Basic Materials

EdTech Magazine

When David Hamilton, director of design technology for Tenacre Country Day School, and David Saunders, director of changemaking and technology for Brookwood School, opened their ISTELive 2025 session titled “Scissors, Laser Beams, and AI: Balancing Low-Tech & High-Tech in MakerSpaces,” they began with the definition of a makerspace. “Where students imagine, design, prototype and reflect — using both traditional and digital tools — to solve problems and tell stories through what they make,” t

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

Ask a Tech Teacher

You’ve been teaching for five years and love what you’re doing. You consider yourself darn lucky to be working with colleagues that are friends and a boss who always puts your needs first. Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. So, you don’t bother to keep your resume up-to-date or expand your teaching skills other than what is required for your position.

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Three Key Insights from the AI Education Exchange “Ask Me Anything” Series

Digital Promise

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs Three Key Insights from the AI Education Exchange “Ask Me Anything” Series July 1, 2025 | By Jasmine McCallum , Kelly McNeil and Nick Schiner In partnership with HP, Digital Promise recently led a six-part series of “Ask Me Anything” conversations centered a

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From RESPECT to Co-Creation: Integrating AI into Higher Education Course Design through Backward De

This article explores how educators can ethically and effectively integrate generative AI into higher education using the RESPECT and CREATE frameworks, fostering student co-creation, critical thinking, and inclusive course design through backward design.

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June 2025 product update: Spanish translation and Microsoft Edge monitoring coming soon

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere, and while classrooms may be quieter, the Hāpara team hasn’t taken a break! We’ve been busy working on new features that schools are going to love. This month, we sat down with Hāpara’s product manager, Megan Jakubec, about the exciting updates we have lined up.

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5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions

eSchool News

Key points: At ISTELive 25, choose from sessions spanning infinite subject areas ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on ISTELive 25, visit eSN’s Live @ ISTE 2025 hub 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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From Tiered  Support to Brain-Based Design: A Call to Rethink RTI &  MTSS in Light of Dr.  Jack Naglieri’s Research

Education Elements

Discover how learning walks help school leaders improve teaching, engage students, and build a culture of continuous reflection without evaluation stress.

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First AI-Powered Special Education Management Platform Helps Districts Reach100% IEP Compliance

eSchool News

Sanford, N.C. — With school districts nationwide struggling to meet growing special education demands amid staffing shortages and political pressure to prove efficiency, Streamline , a new AI-powered special education management platform created by Better Speech, solves an acute problem for SPED directors and teams. Streamline uses AI to reduce paperwork time by 90%, shrinking IEP preparation time from 3 hours to just 10 minutes.

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Discovery Education’s Todd Wirt Sketches the Future of Learning: A Learning Futures Interview

Learning Futures

Learning Futures (LF) : How do you look at the role of technology in education? Todd : Over the years, Discovery Education has built an essential suite of digital services our flagship service, Discovery Education Experience, as well as our series of Techbooks, Mystery Writing and Mystery Science, DreamBox Math, DreamBox Reading, the Doodle Learning suite of apps, and the Pivot resources.

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Showfloor News: BenQ showcases next-gen Google-integrated education solutions

eSchool News

BenQ , a global leader in interactive display and education technology, is displaying its newest generation of classroom solutions at ISTELive, reinforcing its commitment to transforming the digital learning experience through innovation in accessibility, technology, solutions, and partnerships. Located at Booth #2034, BenQ will demonstrate how its powerful lineup of Google-integrated interactive displays, accessories, and software tools are helping educators create engaging, flexible, and secur

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Make Tuition Agreements Work Smarter—for Your School and Families

A well-crafted tuition agreement is more than paperwork—it’s a powerful tool for protecting your school and building family confidence. This guide helps private and independent K–12 schools reduce legal risk, improve collections, and foster long-term trust with families. Learn best practices for drafting enforceable agreements, communicating clear expectations, and navigating challenges like payment disputes, custody conflicts, and continuous enrollment.

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Using Technology to Increase Access for the Higher Ed Learner

Learning Futures

Technology can do so much more for higher education. Specifically, it can increase access for the learner – access to virtually every aspect of a college student’s academic life. It can also decrease costs by adding a slew of efficiencies to the college process. This has been my dream for most of my professional life. An Institution in Need of Modernization Higher education is an Institution in need of modernization.

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Showfloor News: VEX Robotics launches AI-powered classroom robotics system

eSchool News

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 all ages. Notably, VEX Aim was recently showcased at the White House’s first AI Edu Task Force meeting, demonstrating meaningful, hands-on experiences with AI that go beyond theory and into real-world applications.

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Now Students Can do the Heavy Lifting

Learning Futures

Our current education paradigm, which tasks teachers with the responsibility in the learning and teaching equation, reflects neither what we know about how learning takes place nor how student achievement levels can be significantly improved. We cannot continue to thrive economically as a nation with only about a third of our students performing proficiently at grade level.

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Showfloor News: LG highlights new tools to help educators create, manage, and share

eSchool News

LG Electronics USA , the edtech innovator behind the Google EDLA-certified LG CreateBoard interactive display, is once again raising the bar for modern classrooms. At ISTELive 2025 (Booth #3524), LG is debuting “LG CreateBoard Prep” – a new, free software platform that expands the flexibility and functionality of the LG CreateBoard by extending its capabilities to PCs and tablets.

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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5 Smart Back-to-School Moves for Stretched IT Teams

Lightspeed Systems

3 Key Takeaways Trim and optimize your stack: Audit last year’s app usage to remove clutter, reduce risk, and simplify collaboration – especially with limited time and budget. Get ahead of tech disruptions: Use device, app, and network health data to fix issues proactively, and make sure classroom tools stay synced and functional as rosters shift.

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Showfloor News: Samsung empowers educators with technology, solutions, and professional development 

eSchool News

Samsung Electronics is exhibiting its latest education displays and solutions at ISTELive 25. “As educators seek innovative ways to boost engagement and collaboration, technology serves as a tool to support diverse learning needs, helping every student thrive,” said Sara Grofcsik, Head of Sales, Samsung Electronics America. “Our latest displays and solutions are designed not just to connect students and teachers, but to empower educators with flexible, innovative tools that meet the evolving nee

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A New Kind of Publication for a New Era

Learning Futures

This publication has been a dream of mine. Not this title, in particular, but this concept. To have a number of the top education media companies all working together to achieve a common goal. In this case, to use their collective strengths and resources to enact a positive effect on the future of learning. One of the obvious benefits here is reach.

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Showfloor News: Avantis Education showcases immersive VR experiences and new ClassVR headsets

eSchool News

Avantis Education , a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests Experience and its most advanced ClassVR headsets to date – Xplorer and Xcelerate. “At ISTELive 25, we’re giving educators the chance to explore new ways of engaging students through immersive VR,” said Gillian Rhodes, Chief Marketing Officer, Avantis Education.

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Meeting the Evolving Financial Needs of K-12 Private Schools

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families. Learn how the right technology provides the following benefits: Automated invoicing and PCI-compliant payment processing Integrations into financial aid solutions and student information systems Reporting and analytics to provide up-to-date financial insights Read thi

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ISTELive 2025: Images From The Show Floor. And More!

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Images from the ISTELive 2025 exhibition floor, and more!

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Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports

eSchool News

Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) , aimed at expanding access to safe and meaningful scholastic esports programs in K–12 schools across the United States. Why This Partnership Matters Esports has rapidly emerged as one of the most engaging tools for student connection, learning, and career exploration.

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Learning Outcome 4 Overview

Twinkl International Publishing

Exploring Learning Outcome 4. Children are confident and involved learners. This post gives you practical strategies to foster curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and resilience. Learn how to build environments that encourage investigation, critical thinking and the use of digital tools. Understand the sub-elements and how to implement them through intentional teaching and meaningful play experiences.

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Showfloor News: Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing focus on PD

eSchool News

Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert Jimmy Casas to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform. This collaboration offers a unique collection of acclaimed professional learning resources that provides districts and educators with unlimited and simultaneous access to the digital content they need when they need it f

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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(After)Thoughts

Learning Futures

I had the opportunity to join the team at Learning Futures not because of my vast knowledge of learning, but because I am pretty good at finance. In my world, things have to add up. I am a banker by trade, but a couple years ago I was just finishing up my university training. So, my interest in helping the effort isn’t just about keeping the books straight; until recently I was part of the melee we call public education.

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Showfloor News: MIND Education announces InsightMath, a math curriculum built on brain research

eSchool News

MIND Education announced the launch of InsightMath , the only K-6 core math curriculum redefining math instruction with an approach explicitly designed around how the brain learns. Rooted in neuroscience research and powered by visual-first instruction, InsightMath equips students with the time, tools, and experiences they need to become confident mathematical thinkers.

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Decisions, Decisions

Learning Futures

Every day, school principals make dozens of decisions – from minor matters to choices that affect the entire school community ( Decisions, Decisions! A Week in the Life of a Principal ). With so many decisions, it’s critical for a principal to be crystal clear about who will make each decision and why. Is this a decision the principal will own (“my decision”), one that the team will develop together (“our decision”), or one that is delegated to staff or teache

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Showfloor News: Epson showcases the power of laser displays and collaborative classroom tools

eSchool News

With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost efficiency and inspire creativity in dynamic learning environments. Epson is showcasing its latest display and print technology solutions in booth #1719. Featuring Epson’s extensive lineup of lamp-free laser displays, including its first extreme short throw projector with 4K Enhancement,¹ along with advanced printing solutions, the booth will showcas

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Catch Up on the Summer Learning Series!

Shake Up Learning

The post Catch Up on the Summer Learning Series! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Halfway through summer—and halfway through our series! The 2025 Summer Learning Series is packed with powerful PD, and if you haven’t been keeping up, don’t worry—this is your chance to catch up on the best sessions so far. 🚀 From AI-powered classroom tools to time-saving teaching strategies, Makerspace creativity, and student voice projects, these sessions Continue Reading The post Catch Up on the Summer Lear

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Bluum focuses on technology and adoption for student success 

eSchool News

Rob Gag, Bluum’s Chief Revenue Officer, shares what it means to be outcome-driven in the edtech space, how districts can work with edtech partners to ensure edtech resources are adopted and used, and what it looks like when student outcomes improve. It’s critical for schools to feel comfortable with their technology partners, Gag adds, noting that technology partners should prioritize a district’s vision and goals as they identify solutions to help districts support student success.

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15 early years settings involved in research of DfE-funded AI tool to support EYFS observations

Twinkl International Publishing

Government-funded AI tool founder touches on integral feedback from early years educators.

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PowerSchool Showcases Its Latest Solutions at ISTE 2025

eSchool News

eSchool News caught up with Kellie Ady, who walked us through PowerSchool’s specialized stations across their exhibit booth. Key highlights include: Student engagement tools integrating their student information system with Schoology LMS, AI-powered family communication features, hiring and retention solutions for addressing teacher shortages, and an attendance intervention suite to combat declining school attendance rates.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.