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Federal Education Funds: Where We Are and Where We Go From Here

By Susan Gentz published

Now that GEER funding has come to an end, what do district leaders need to know?

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Study: Students Who Read Print Learn More Than Those Who Read Tablets

By Erik Ofgang published

Past research has noted a print advantage in reading. Researchers wondered whether that would still be the case when comparing print to handheld devices. It was.

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Help me write: Google Doc’s New AI Writing Tool Explained for Teachers

By Erik Ofgang published

The Help me write tool is built into Google Docs for select users, providing ease of access that could make AI writing even more widespread

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Enhancing Education: The Power of Active Learning Classrooms

By Sascha Zuger published

Active classrooms can foster more engaged student-led learning and better academic outcomes

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3 Resources for Teaching & Learning More About AI

By Erik Ofgang published

AI tools are everywhere but here are some teaching resources for understanding how this technology works and how it might impact society.

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My Student Was Submitting AI Papers. Here's What I Did

By Erik Ofgang published

Like many educators across the globe, I was thrust into a brave new world of modern teaching that I had not been trained for and to which an appropriate response was unclear

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Empowering Students Through co.lab-oration

By Sascha Zuger published

The innovative co.lab program at Leyden High School District 212 in Illinois fosters collaboration, features design thinking, and provides a project-based learning experience

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12 AI Tools Beyond ChatGPT That Can Save Teachers Time

By Erik Ofgang published

AI tools that educators can use to save time, from award-winning educator Lance Key

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Best Free AI Image Generators

By Diana Restifo last updated

We test the best free AI image generators for schools

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4 Learning Tips From A Cognitive Scientist Turned TikTok Star

By Erik Ofgang published

Daniel T. Willingham shares study hacks for teachers and students from his new book “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy”

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Best YouTube Channels for Education

By Diana Restifo published

Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides

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Dynamic Duo: How Two District Leaders Partner to Support Education Innovation

By Sascha Zuger published

Wonder Twins Jeni Long and Sallee Clark combine together to form Jenallee, a dynamic partnership to support the use of edtech

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Using the U.S. National Parks to Support STEM Learning

By Ray Bendici published

Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System

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Designing New High Schools to Be Flexible Learning Spaces: What School Leaders Need to Know

By Sascha Zuger published

Preparing high school students for college and careers requires teaching them to be flexible, and learning spaces need to reflect that

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Minecraft vs Roblox: Which is Best for Teaching?

By Luke Edwards published

In the Minecraft vs Roblox battle, which gaming tool is best for education in your class?

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Innovation from the Leadership Seat

By Dr. Matthew X. Joseph & Dr. Chris Jones published

Best practices and advice for school and district leaders who want to support innovation in their schools

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Best Free Indigenous Peoples Day Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated

Explore the top free lessons and activities for teaching about Indigenous history and culture

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AI in Education: 10 Months On

By Michael Gaskell published

It's been 10 months since the introduction of generative AI in education. What have we learned so far?

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Best Cybersecurity Lessons and Activities for K-12 Education

By Diana Restifo last updated

Cybersecurity lessons and activities for K-12

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Holy Sheets! Minds-on Interactive Spreadsheet Adventures

By Scott A. Sinex published

Free interactive STEM spreadsheets can get your students started in both simple and complex computations.

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