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Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Classrooms have come a long way since chalkboards, overhead projectors and film strips (remember those?). Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Whether its a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian, gamified assessments that make learning fun, or tools that simplify an educators to-do list, classroom technology has a lot of benefi

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 15, 2025

Use tools like ChatGPT to make creative teaching ideas (and templates) work for your class -- no matter what you teach. Imagine it. you're scrolling through teaching ideas and find one that lots of teachers really like.You'd LOVE to use it, but you think. "nahhhhh, that would never work with what I'm teaching."Instead […] The post How AI can make any template work for your class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

Tomorrows competitive job market is going to require artificial intelligence skills, and K12 students should prepare now. Winston Roberts is passionate about ensuring that students have the generative AI knowledge they need to land that perfect job. Roberts is the AI innovation lead at Foundation Academies in Trenton, N.J., and founder of Teacher in a Suit.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 15, 2025

Emma Bittner considered getting a masters degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out masters degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper. The price for the same degree, online, was just as much.

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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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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

The next world is AI-integrated, project-driven, future-focused, and human-inspired Is AI bad? Is AI good? Should we recoil in fear or embrace a new technology that some believe holds the seeds of our own destruction as creative human beings? Thats the divide now. And schools, more than any other institution, are destined to face the dilemma of AI. Schools teach vital information.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Key points: AI can help students navigate difficult science subjects AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher prep For more news on AI and STEM, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters.

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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

By Ken Kahn, Ph.D. The world has been shaken up by generative Artificial Intelligence systems that can engage in conversations on any topic and generate images, songs, and video from text requests. 400 million people use ChatGPT, the most popular chatbot, at least once a week. But what about school? Chatbots are being used regularly by many students.

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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

By Kristina E. Greene The Be Podcast Network was officially launched in 2022, but its origins trace back more than 11 years. Thats when Jethro Jones introduced Transformative Principal a series that recently published its 650th episode and became one of the first principal podcasters focused on school leadership. Jones eventually co-founded the network with Ross Romano, who was gaining parallel experience in education podcasting.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2025

The future isnt just approaching its moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Everywhere you look in the current educational technology landscape, theres a newer, better, more promising artificial intelligence (AI) tool. But as the dust settles, K12 ed tech leaders and educators are learning that there isnt a one-size-fits-all model for education, and large language learning models, such as ChatGPT, arent always the perfect fit.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2025

Minecraft has been popular with kids for a long time with no sign of slowing down. It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Edweek has a good article that focuses on Minecraft and coding, a quick three-minute read that is well worth your time: How Playing Minecraft Can Help Students Learn Coding Skills “S

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Discovery Education, the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world announced a host of exciting product updates during a special virtual event led by the companys Chief Product Officer Pete Weir. Based on feedback from the companys school-based partners, these updates make teaching and learning even more relevant, engaging, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology in todays classrooms is advancing rapidly, reshaping the way students learn and teachers teach, especially with advancements in AI. Educators play a vital role in shaping meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for students through emerging technologies like AI. Its more important than ever to provide teachers with tools and opportunities to explore technology to empower them as agents of change in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

For all of the ways artificial intelligence is exhilarating and groundbreaking in education, it can also be intimidating and alienating. For this reason, leaders must be intentional when they introduce AI tools to their staff. Get Support From K12 Leadership Getting school leadership on board can make a big difference in how staff perceives AI in their work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2025

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem identification, problem solving, entrepreneurship, creativity skills, and confidence. RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2025 runs June 4-6, 2025 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI. Here are websites to help you and your students learn about the excitement of inventions: A Guide to Inventions Famous Inventors How Inventions Change History (video)

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Digital Promise

MARCH 19, 2025

In Dalaba, Guinea, Digital Promise and partners are leveraging powerful tools to deliver powerful blended learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced a host of exciting product updates during a special virtual event led by the companys Chief Product Officer Pete Weir. Based on feedback from the companys school-based partners, these updates make teaching and learning even more relevant, engaging, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 20, 2025

A Sentence a Day is a powerful, engaging resource for writing instruction that goes beyond typical grammar and sentence-writing exercises. The 20-minute mini-lessons help students develop stronger writing skills with clarity, precision, and creativity, says Kathie Palmieri. The post Playful Proofreading to Boost Writing Skills first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Lightspeed Systems

MARCH 20, 2025

Oklahoma schools must prepare for new compliance measures under House Bill 2371, which introduces provisions focused on student safety and digital threat management. This legislation enhances schools responsibilities in monitoring online activity, addressing cyber threats, and protecting students from digital harassment. Key Updates in House Bill 2371: Strengthened Cyber Safety Protocols: Schools must adopt more advanced monitoring and reporting systems to detect and respond to digital threats i

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Digital Promise

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Digital Promise Announces New Center for Learner Pathways to Prepare Learners for a Skills-Based Future appeared first on Digital Promise.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Key points: Teachers are supporting students taking ownership of their learning Explicit instruction: Students need more of it 3 edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more news on real-world connection, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: How is this relevant to the real world?

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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

By Hunter McConnell Our students are growing into a world where they will find themselves sharing their space, work, and lives with more and more robots. More than a year ago I read an article about McDonalds using robot arms to make french fries, so even a job as straightforward as fry cook will be performed by a human-robot team, even if the humans part is only maintaining the robot.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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Lightspeed Systems

MARCH 20, 2025

New York schools must prepare for the latest compliance updates under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Senate Bill S5025, currently under legislative review, introduces new provisions focused on student safety and digital threat management, reinforcing schools responsibilities in protecting students from cyber threats and online harassment. Key Updates in Senate Bill S5025: Enhanced Cyber Safety Measures : Schools must implement stronger monitoring and reporting systems for digital threa

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Discovery Education

MARCH 20, 2025

For over 20 years, Discovery Education has empowered educators to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. As education evolvesshaping how students learn, increasing demands on teachers, and adding complexity to classroomswe have evolved too, continuously innovating to meet these changing needs. This year, were introducing updates designed to make teaching more effective, engaging, and […] The post Unlocking Potential in 2025: A New Era of Discovery Education appeared

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Key points: Successful educator collaboration requires more structured support GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership For more news on PLCs, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub What is the next generation of professional learning community (PLC) that will increase the power of collaboration to inspire more effective teaching?

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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark In the first article in this two-part series , we examined the reading skills identified in the science of reading that is, decoding (with an emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness), fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. We discussed the cognitive skills that enable each of those reading processes to take place in the brains of our students.

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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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MARCH 17, 2025

I tested OpenAI's latest and greatest large language model, GPT-4.5. Here's what I learned.

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Josie Ahlquist

MARCH 18, 2025

This session is designed to equip campus leaders with actionable strategies for building impactful executive communication. Presenters will feature insights from community college presidents with backgrounds in Student Affairs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Key points: CoSN 2025 will tackle AI in education, among other topics CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation 10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools For more news on CoSN, visit eSN’s CoSN Corner Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education. And the CoSN 2025 Conference is preparing attendees to meet the AI challenge head-on, focusing this year’s conference theme on human leadership in an AI world.

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ET Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

By Charles Sosnik This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself –Franklin Deleno Roosevelt Im not skeered.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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