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At the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, artificial intelligence touched nearly every session in some way, appearing in discussions about classroom modernization, cybersecurity, screen time and everything in between. But how are…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Everyone is talking about AI. How do we start? I started my journey into teaching coding with amazing resources, with…

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For K–12 IT teams, staying ahead of the latest cyberthreats can be a challenge. This pressure is amplified at small and medium-sized districts, where budgets are tight and staff members juggle multiple responsibilities. At the the 2026…

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Teaching is getting more complex all the time. “It's difficult to be a teacher these days. Educators are juggling a high-tech environment with many devices, a wide range of languages in the classroom, and vastly different learning needs…

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For K–12 IT teams, staying ahead of the latest cyberthreats can be a challenge. This pressure is amplified at small and medium-sized districts, where budgets are tight and staff members juggle multiple responsibilities. At the the 2026…

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Efforts are underway to rename Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center, a Back of the Yards elementary school. School officials and the local school council are gathering feedback and suggestions for a new name for Chavez Academic…

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Teaching is getting more complex all the time. “It's difficult to be a teacher these days. Educators are juggling a high-tech environment with many devices, a wide range of languages in the classroom, and vastly different learning needs…

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Master task analysis with clear definitions, types, and real examples. A strategic guide for Instructional Designers to improve learning outcomes and performance. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City public school parents and educators eagerly awaiting to know next year’s first day of school…

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L&D departments are investing heavily in automation, but most teams lack the operational literacy to evaluate, configure, or troubleshoot the workflows they depend on. This article argues that automation literacy—understanding integration…

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The most effective artificial intelligence infrastructure strategies deliver new capabilities without neglecting governance, security and operational efficiency. Here’s how to ensure AI initiatives make a meaningful and lasting impact for…

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Most AI literacy programs emphasize tools and prompts instead of role-based judgment and clarity, leading to inconsistent use, increased risk, and limited real-world capability. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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The post Announcing the 2026 Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Awards appeared first on Digital Promise .

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This Thought Leader Q&A features Dimitris Tolis from Human Asset, who offers his insights on AI-powered learning design. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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A big civil rights deadline that impacts schools and vendors will hit this month. Federal law has required accessibility for people with disabilities for decades, says Glenda Sims, chief information accessibility officer at Deque Systems,…

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Key points: Education must shift towards critical thinking and evaluation Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world For more news…

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Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

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In February 2026, CoSN released its 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation report, outlining the hurdles, accelerators and tech enablers in education and technology for the year ahead. The advisory board that compiles the report is made up of…

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The students in today’s K–12 classrooms will enter a workforce in which artificial intelligence proficiency is table stakes. Districts that build AI literacy now and give students hands-on experience with real tools are giving them a…

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Generative AI agents are pitched as being a new gateway to engaging with the Internet. Based on a new study of how AI reads and searches the internet in a … Continued The post Before AI agents act for us, we need to know how AI searches…

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When it comes to universal pre-kindergarten, California has made significant progress — 62 percent of 4-year-olds were enrolled in publicly funded early childhood programs in 2024–25, up from 42% in 2019–20, according to a new Learning…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Judah Ancion, a 16-year-old junior at Essex County’s Donald M. Payne School of Technology, found out he…

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From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.

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Do you want to build a more agile and future-ready organization? Here are 10 problem-solving training techniques that are necessary to help employees handle unexpected challenges more effectively. This post was first published on eLearning…

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In February 2026, CoSN released its 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation report, outlining the hurdles, accelerators and tech enablers in education and technology for the year ahead. The advisory board that compiles the report is made up of…

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Experts caution that screens can disrupt children's social development, but also point to ways technology can enhance imagination.

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The students in today’s K–12 classrooms will enter a workforce in which artificial intelligence proficiency is table stakes. Districts that build AI literacy now and give students hands-on experience with real tools are giving them a…

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Even the most well-intentioned edtech can fall short if it does not meet students where they are. After several years studying the usability of edtech for teachers, the research team at ISTE+ASCD turned its attention to students —…

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Skills-based learning is the most effective training approach for adult learners—practical, engaging, and adaptable to any delivery format. From navigating AI oversight to making dry compliance topics stick, teaching through skills…

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Reading my articles from the fellowship feels like reading diary entries . They’re raw, honest and they reflect how much I was struggling with teaching at the time . Overwhelm is apparent. So is frustration. As a teacher who was impacted…

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This 11-step checklist highlights the three key phases every organization should consider during rollout, as well as project plan tips for implementation. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Generative AI agents are pitched as being a new gateway to engaging with the Internet. Based on a new study of how AI reads and searches the internet in a … Continued The post Before AI agents act for us, we need to know how AI searches…

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Key points: Teacher-facing AI does not simplify teaching. It deepens the prep work A new need-to-know for the AI classroom The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators shape the future of edtech For more news on how teachers use AI,…

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Immersive learning makes corporate training more engaging, practical, and relevant to real work. Explore what immersive learning is, its key strategies, benefits, use cases, and how enterprises can deliver it effectively at scale. This…

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Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.

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When it comes to universal pre-kindergarten, California has made significant progress — 62 percent of 4-year-olds were enrolled in publicly funded early childhood programs in 2024–25, up from 42% in 2019–20, according to a new Learning…

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A s education leaders assess the potential for AI to transform K-12 classrooms, many face a similar challenge: too many tools and not enough clarity about what actually moves the needle. Discovery Education addresses this challenge with…

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.

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A university’s content management program needs to be fully secure, protecting data at rest and in transit, with varying security levels for content being held and managed by the platform. For institutionwide content management, data must…

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Learn how to ask AI questions effectively. Discover frameworks, examples, and strategies for L&D professionals to get accurate, high-value answers from AI tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Alex Richardson always knew she wanted to help people; she just needed to find the right way to do it.…

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Higher education institutions of all sizes rely on web-based conferencing to collaborate. But without the right equipment, audio and video clarity issues can weigh down meeting quality. By integrating and upgrading their videoconferencing…

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Most organizations measure training ROI using completions and cost metrics. But without visibility into workforce skills, these numbers don't show whether capability is improving. Here's how to measure what matters instead. This post was…

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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…

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AI is overriding education. This technology boasts massive opportunity, allowing for powerful learning experiences (experiential and project-based) to be ungraded while still showcasing rigor, growth and capability, along with an infinite…

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Discover how you can turn AI into better learning design through adaptive quizzes, open-ended scenarios, simulations, coaching feedback, and human-centred innovation for more engaging workplace learning. This post was first published on…

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A s education leaders assess the potential for AI to transform K-12 classrooms, many face a similar challenge: too many tools and not enough clarity about what actually moves the needle. Discovery Education addresses this challenge with…

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Three well-known but very different names in nonprofit education say they’re coming together Tuesday to launch an improbable enterprise: a new, AI-focused college, designed for a world in which artificial intelligence is reshaping what…

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This article shows L&D professionals how to adapt five core start-up marketing measurement principles—attribution modeling, cohort analysis, CAC-style cost accounting, experiment velocity, and payback periods—to finally measure training…

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The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) was founded in 1950 in response to “a new era emerging from social upheaval and the disasters of war,” as outlined in the 1949 Lewis Committee Report . The report’s findings…

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Explore how competency-based training and microlearning work together to improve member performance. Includes real examples, frameworks, and tracking tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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A new final rule details a broad set of AI initiatives that will be given more weight in the agency’s discretionary funding programs.

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The laugh you need to make it through another day.

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A strategic, no-fluff guide to Claude AI for Instructional Designers and L&D leaders. Learn what Claude is, who owns it, how it works, and how to use it for learning content creation. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Completion rates have long been the default metric for measuring success in eLearning programs. Inherited from traditional, classroom-based learning models, completion is easy to measure and provides a simple, comparable number for…

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Blended learning creates leadership development that truly sticks, drives real behavior change, and scales across your organization. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Hello Reader, April is here and it is exciting! Artemis II launched on April 1st – the first crewed mission beyond…

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Most L&D teams are rushing to adopt AI-powered learning tools without stopping to ask who is governing them. This article explores why custom AI governance services are the missing piece in every organization's Learning and Development…

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Key points: Accessibility is more than a technical requirement–it’s an equity issue Increasing K-12 tech accessibility Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners For more on accessibility compliance, visit eSN’s…

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By: Nicola Hodkowski, Ph.D. As a former upper elementary math teacher for eight years, I often felt frustrated watching my students struggle with mathematics reasoning. My students lacked the fundamental understanding needed to reason…

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We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the rescinding of Title IX settlements to the impact that pre-K has on enrollment in higher grades.

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Listening to faculty concerns about generative AI can help institutions respond with more clarity, precision, and trust.

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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning are transforming higher education by improving efficiency and student outcomes. These technologies can be applied across three key areas—administration, teaching, and learning—to…

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Explore how a Learning Management System supports scalable, consistent, and data-driven learning for distributed and remote teams. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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This digital learning report highlights what's working and what's not, the role of AI, and which training areas are the biggest focus this year. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Discover how organizations can evolve beyond LMS and LXP to build integrated learning ecosystems that improve engagement, productivity, and business outcomes. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Check out eLearning Industry's Guest Author Article Showcase for March, exploring AI, learning design, and other interesting topics. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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As spring brings warmer weather, campus life spills outside, onto quads, walkways, playing fields and open-air event spaces. For campus safety personnel, securing outdoor environments can be more complex than indoor spaces. “Outdoor spaces…

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Most enterprise VR training programs fail during deployment, not development. Here are five common failure points and the frameworks to prevent them. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the way content in the field of eLearning is developed. What used to take weeks in terms of content development, including storyboarding, assessment and microlearning, can now be done in a matter…

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This AMA with CLO David James, who has years of experience in the field, tackles the hard questions that L&D pros are contending with today. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Key points: AI can help students make a personal connection to learning material What every AI roundup misses: Why methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on AI in the classroom,…

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Key points: Math experiences should build understanding, purpose, and agency Boosting student engagement on World Math Day The next wave of innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on math learning and AI,…

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Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. Three years ago, as Khan Academy founder Sal Khan rolled out an…

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The post Redefining Technology in the Art Classroom appeared first on Digital Promise .

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The post How I’m Empowering Students in Central Asia to Take Action on Sustainability appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Welcome back to P.S. Weekly, a student podcast created in collaboration between Chalkbeat and The Bell! In our…

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Key points: Math experiences should build understanding, purpose, and agency Boosting student engagement on World Math Day The next wave of innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on math learning and AI,…

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Dan Cohen provides brief context for the upcoming Coalition for Networked Information Spring Meeting, touching on its broad themes, including ongoing conversations about artificial intelligence, and reflecting on the value of bringing…

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Cyber readiness in K–12 schools is not a product you buy or a box you check; it is a journey that every district is on, whether they realize it or not. The issue of cybersecurity is more than just determining whether your district is…

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Driven by a bottom-up partnership between the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the Division of Digital Learning, the University of Central Florida established an evolving campus infrastructure of policies, training, and a…

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Algorithms. Beauty filters. Endless scrolling. The case over “social media addiction” against Meta and Google in a California courtroom ultimately came down to these elements, legal experts say, and what a jury found was negligence on…

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Cyber readiness in K–12 schools is not a product you buy or a box you check; it is a journey that every district is on, whether they realize it or not. The issue of cybersecurity is more than just determining whether your district is…

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Students learn best when they feel safe, supported and inspired by their surroundings. Classroom design can profoundly influence how students experience and interact with the world. Here are four tips to design classroom environments that…

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The post How the Ciena Solutions Challenge Empowers Future-Ready Students appeared first on Digital Promise .

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“I’m just not a good writer.” It’s a phrase teachers hear too often, usually at the exact moment a writing task is assigned. For many students, the leap from understanding a concept to putting it on paper feels like an impossible hurdle.…

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Key points: Decision Education can be taught and improved through learning and practice College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world…

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Faced with technological shifts not seen since the advent of the internet, Todd Toler and Angela Cochran posit that the biggest challenges for organizations building an AI strategy are human, not technology. The post AI Rollout Is a People…

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As federal and state legislation swirls over the usage of cellphones and personal devices in classrooms, there is a renewed push for another form of technology: surveillance cameras. Legislators in Florida, Iowa, Maryland, South Carolina…

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Becoming a Voices of Change fellow empowered me to believe I could be a teacher with all my flaws — that “perfection” is not necessary. In fact, it is antithetical to good teaching. I remember sitting in our first workshop where we learned…

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Driven by a bottom-up partnership between the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the Division of Digital Learning, the University of Central Florida established an evolving campus infrastructure of policies, training, and a…

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Digital accessibility in K–12 education has largely been something districts respond to when a specific need arises. The latest update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act changes that framing. With the U.S. Department of…

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At the CoSN 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, educators, IT leaders and administrators will gather for educational and networking opportunities and to learn about the latest ed tech products and services from exhibitors. The theme for…

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Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. ​ Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane decided to conduct an…

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As students embrace AI tools faster than schools can adapt, a widening gap is emerging between how learning happens in classrooms and how it unfolds in the real world. GUEST COLUMN | by Bob Chopra AGNY ILLUSTRATION A I tools are…

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Digital accessibility in K–12 education has largely been something districts respond to when a specific need arises. The latest update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act changes that framing. With the U.S. Department of…

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At the CoSN 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, educators, IT leaders and administrators will gather for educational and networking opportunities and to learn about the latest ed tech products and services from exhibitors. The theme for…

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As students embrace AI tools faster than schools can adapt, a widening gap is emerging between how learning happens in classrooms and how it unfolds in the real world. GUEST COLUMN | by Bob Chopra AGNY ILLUSTRATION A I tools are…

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The deadline is fast approaching for public entities to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web accessibility rule. By April 24, 2026 (or April 26, 2027 depending on a location's population size),…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to education—it's already here, reshaping how we work and what our students need…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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The Trump administration has released a new cyber strategy outlining a more assertive federal approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing coordination, deterrence, and enforcement. The president also issued a companion executive order that…

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Sophie and Jenay talk with Nadeem Syed of Western Governor's University and Shannon Shank of California Institute of the Arts about how institutions of any size can consider foundational approaches to data for informed decision-making.

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Last week, we joined the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools for their latest convening right here in our backyard. The contrast was not lost on us as we were sitting just a few miles from the glass towers where engineers are busy…

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Key points: Teachers offer essential–and critical–insight that can make or break an initiative’s success Don’t mistake staff voice for a problem 5 secrets to stronger high school connections For more news on educator voice, visit eSN’s…

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It’s easy to get swept up in the hype about artificial intelligence tutors. But the evidence so far suggests caution. Some studies have found that chatbot tutors can backfire because students lean on them too heavily, get spoonfed…

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Wendy Queen interviews Nadim Sadek. Nadim is a creative strategist and founder of Shimmr AI, who argues that AI can strengthen human creativity rather than replace it. The post Guest Post — Knowledge as Civic Infrastructure: A…

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Sophie and Jenay talk with Nadeem Syed of Western Governor's University and Shannon Shank of California Institute of the Arts about how institutions of any size can consider foundational approaches to data for informed decision-making.

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Higher education institutions have always been at the forefront of innovative approaches to learning. A new era of this innovation dawned on Oct. 29, 1969, when a computer at UCLA sent a message to Stanford University across ARPANET, the…

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I want to share a story of struggle. Actually, two kinds of struggle. My father completed his doctorate at the University of Utah in the early 1970s. For his dissertation, he ran a statistical analysis on genealogical records to determine…

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Before Case Western Reserve University introduced Google Gemini to its faculty, staff and students in April 2025, the campus need for a secure artificial intelligence solution had been growing. Tron Compton-Engle, assistant vice president…

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The post AI Creates an Opportunity to Prioritize Durable Skill Building appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Key points: People must be heard without being diminished What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses The superintendent survival kit: Transparency and truth in communications For more on district management, visit…

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As K–12 districts navigate a growing ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and solutions, research suggests that the parent perspective can’t be overlooked — especially when it comes to building understanding and trust around how AI…

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Todd Brekhus on unifying data, AI, and curriculum to help teachers act on insights in real time. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A longtime leader at the intersection of data, literacy, and personalized learning, Todd Brekhus has helped shape…

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As K–12 districts navigate a growing ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and solutions, research suggests that the parent perspective can’t be overlooked — especially when it comes to building understanding and trust around how AI…

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The post From AI Experimentation to Coherence: A New AI Partnership Between Digital Promise and TNTP appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Todd Brekhus on unifying data, AI, and curriculum to help teachers act on insights in real time. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A longtime leader at the intersection of data, literacy, and personalized learning, Todd Brekhus has helped shape…

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Key points: College readiness is a design principle that begins in kindergarten Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning For more news on…

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On a recent evening in suburban Chicago, a group of parents, teachers and administrators gathered to talk about something that, until recently, rarely drew this level of public scrutiny: the role of technology in their schools. The meeting…

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Personal branding starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion. In this episode, we discuss how social media can be a powerful amplifier of a young professional's authentic strengths. It is a space where they can evolve and grow their…

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My deepest convictions about educational assessment were shaped outside the classroom with my late wife of seven decades, Dr. Susan Gordon M.D., a pediatrician. I watched her treat a diagnosis of medical status as a starting point for…

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The post New Grants Advance Math Education Research Through Integration of Carnegie Learning’s UpGrade Tool appeared first on Digital Promise .

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My life has changed so much since my time as a Voices of Change fellow during the 2023 school year. As I wrote in my final essay of the fellowship , the beautiful, imperfect school I loved and helped build had closed. With the support of…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores . Some have blamed external factors like the…

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Congratulations to edtech’s best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters! F inalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2026 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and…

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The post Transforming Education is a Collective Effort: Elevating Student Voice in Pathway Design appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Congratulations to edtech’s best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters! F inalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2026 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and…

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Key points: Strong communication doesn’t happen by accident–it takes consistency Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why How consistent communication transformed our school culture For more on school communication, visit eSN’s…

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As AI systems increasingly reason from the scientific literature, the integrity signals that make research trustworthy -- open data, structured metadata, robust retraction processes -- matter more than ever. PLOS CEO Alison Mudditt on why…

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Public school teachers across California have taught Cesar Chavez's contributions to the labor movement for a long time. Now they're figuring out how to revise those lessons given the recent allegations against him of sexual assault.

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Key points: More districts are giving teachers the space and autonomy to innovate 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more on edtech…

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In the past two years, the number of college and university students taking hybrid courses has increased, with the majority of undergrads who attended them enrolled in one to six of such classes, according to an EDUCAUSE report. More than…

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Key points: More districts are giving teachers the space and autonomy to innovate 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis For more on edtech…

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This article is part of the collection: Teaching Tech: Navigating Learning and AI in the Industrial Revolution. A little over a decade ago, schools were swept into what many described as a movement to prepare students for the future of…

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The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series offer inspiration and ideas for becoming a more present, peaceful, and purposeful leader in 2026.

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This article is part of the collection: Teaching Tech: Navigating Learning and AI in the Industrial Revolution. A fourth-grade teacher asked a simple question: “What can I actually use this for in math?” This teacher captured the broader…

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How tech-focused graduate coursework can help teachers reclaim time, improve instruction, and move up the pay scale faster. GUEST COLUMN | by Jennifer Cooper KHOTIMATUZ ZAHRO A fter earning my degree to become a high school social studies…

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Key points: Human-centered models can help students return to classrooms Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance For more on chronic absenteeism, visit…

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Not long ago, artificial intelligence in education felt novel. It was something shiny, experimental, and, for many educators, possibly unsettling at times. When ChatGPT arrived in November 2022, the initial conversations and concerns were…

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The post AI Literacy Insights and Opportunities appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Key points: Anxiety isn’t about AI itself–it’s about carelessness New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband For more news on AI safety, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub…

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The approach of a new school year conjures images of teachers preparing their classrooms and principals greeting students as they walk through the doors on the first day of classes. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. But…

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As generative artificial intelligence use expands, colleges and universities need clearer ways to recognize when support becomes dependence and how to protect student agency, authorship, and judgment.

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In addition to screen time , the type of school to attend, the content children consume and the food they eat, a new concern cropped up for parents over the last few years: Whether to keep their children back a year from entering…

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For over a century, the American education system has compromised its promise by measuring what is easy to score. Trapped in an industrial-era paradigm of end-of-year stock taking, schools are overwhelmingly ‘data rich, information poor’,…

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The post Breaking Down Silos Between Education and Employment: How Micro-credentials Bridge the Skills Gap appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Key points: Many students believe using AI to understand an assignment is not cheating The layer every AI roundup misses: Methodology matters more than content Designing assessments that assume AI is present For more news on students and…

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Students may be physically present but mentally gone. To fight “digital ghosting,” schools need a smarter approach to device use, student safety, and digital wellbeing. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander INTAN LUCIANA PERTIWI W hile physical…

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A new survey shows households with children under age 18 are experiencing economic strain, with parents suffering from depression, burnout and hopelessness. Capita launched the new national survey, Quarterly Insights from American Families…

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The post How a Brazilian School Blends Sustainability, Tech, and Student-Centered Learning appeared first on Digital Promise .

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The screen-time debate is no longer confined to parenting advice. As states introduce legislation limiting devices in schools , and pediatric researchers rethink how digital environments affect development, educators are confronting a…

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Students may be physically present but mentally gone. To fight “digital ghosting,” schools need a smarter approach to device use, student safety, and digital wellbeing. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander INTAN LUCIANA PERTIWI W hile physical…

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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Key points: Schools are attractive targets due to limited resources and the vast volume of sensitive information they hold Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparedness K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT…

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Key points: Schools are attractive targets due to limited resources and the vast volume of sensitive information they hold Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparedness K-12 districts are fighting ransomware, but IT…

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Sophie and Jenay are joined by undergraduate student Freddy Ramirez, faculty and AI innovator Ayham Boucher, and researcher Kristen Gay to discuss the 2026 EDUCAUSE Students and Technology Report and its real‑world implications for…

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What does edtech research look like in the era of AI and emerging technologies? The post How Do We Center Learners in the Age of AI? appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Key points: The 48-hour global online math competition builds enthusiasm for math Why new math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem The “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed teachers For more news on math…

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Mission Telecom’s Mark Colwell on closing the last mile of digital equity—and why seamless connectivity is becoming invisible infrastructure in education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero DEWI AYU MARYATI F or years, the digital divide has…

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Key points: Effective data management in education requires a connected model Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves 3 strategies to streamline K-12 data management For more on data management, visit eSN’s IT…

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Higher education leadership development is about intentionally cultivating people, not simply filling vacancies. By investing in mentorship, trust-building, and reflective engagement with younger generations, institutions can build the…

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The 3 non-negotiables for K-12 IT leaders. GUEST COLUMN | by Jason Katcher ANDRII SHESHEL I f you’re a K-12 IT leader right now, you are drowning in vendor pitches. Every demo features a shiny new chatbot promising “transformation.” Once a…

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When high school students step into a cybersecurity internship, they enter a field where the stakes are real. The tools, threats and responsibilities extend well beyond the classroom. In rural communities, such opportunities can be…

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The 3 non-negotiables for K-12 IT leaders. GUEST COLUMN | by Jason Katcher ANDRII SHESHEL I f you’re a K-12 IT leader right now, you are drowning in vendor pitches. Every demo features a shiny new chatbot promising “transformation.” Once a…

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Key points: Teachers deserve AI tools that know the difference between a worksheet and a learning experience Designing assessments that assume AI is present AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken For more news on AI…

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As generative artificial intelligence reshapes instructional workflows at colleges and universities, a four-level transparency framework can help education developers calibrate documentation and disclosure practices to support ethical…

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Key points: Human-centered engagement can get to the bottom of chronic absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on…

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Key points: Human-centered engagement can get to the bottom of chronic absenteeism Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on…

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The three Ts of IT provide a practical framework for shifting organizations from siloed management to a capacity-building approach that results in high-functioning, collaborative teams.

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When a water-treatment plant outside Denver discovered an algae problem in its pipes, it did not call an engineering firm. It called the students. The aquatic robotics team at the Innovation Center at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Longmont,…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Pathify’s Shana Holman on digital belonging, the rise of Campus Experience Platforms and why the next competitive edge in higher education may be the campus app. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero S tudents today expect their digital lives to…

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COMMON SENSE MEDIA A rtificial intelligence is quickly becoming the backdrop of everyday life. It’s in the tools we search with, the apps we use, and increasingly the technologies students interact with at school and at home. For today’s…

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Key points: Preparing students for the future of work is critical in today’s evolving world How we can empower students for an uncertain future AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen For more news on the future…

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Recently I placed an empty cardboard box in the center of my preschool classroom of 4-year-olds. No label. No instructions. No purpose given. A few years ago, that simple box would have instantly transformed into something magical — a…

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Key points: An AI-ready classroom is intentional, reflective, and ethically grounded AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom For more news on AI in classrooms,…

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has announced a series of virtual town hall meetings to seek additional input on proposed regulations under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.

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Two outstanding MIT educators have been named MacVicar Faculty Fellows: professor of mechanical engineering Amos Winter and professor of electrical engineering and computer science Nickolai Zeldovich. For more than 30 years, the MacVicar…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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In a system serving nearly 1 million students across more than 1,800 schools, the distance between a central office cubicle and a second grade classroom in New York City Public Schools can feel immense — yet they are inextricably linked.…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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Major aspects to help students work effectively with files. How to avoid common mistakes. Adoption of a systematic approach to working with information.

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Key points: Go back to the basics and build something uniquely tailored to students On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom For more on educational…

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Within the first 24 hours of my daughter’s life, I put a screen in her face. I know. That’s the opposite of all the research I had highlighted and annotated while my wife was pregnant. But it wasn’t by choice. That screen was the only way…

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"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about cybersecurity…

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Key points: Tech belongs in classrooms–how can schools best incorporate it? How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on classroom tech, visit eSN’s Digital…

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When Kim Whitman’s son was in kindergarten in 2015, it was the first time their school district rolled out a one-to-one device program, assigning an electronic device to every child. Beyond using it in the classroom, the children were…

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Sophie and Jenay talk with a team from the University of Notre Dame about their research on using smart glasses to support accessibility in teaching and learning.

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In December 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing a national artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework, challenging stricter state AI laws, and tying certain federal funding to state compliance.

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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Key points: Districts need to feel assured that data is behind every decision Student success doesn’t have to feel impossible–here’s how it’s achievable For more on teacher retention, visit eSN’s Resource Centers It’s critical that schools…

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Many young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This conversation explores how community, mentorship, and shared experiences within higher education technology create confidence, spark growth, and open…