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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

eSchool News

Key points: Game design blends creativity with technical skill Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills 5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom For more on game design, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As technology continues to evolve at record-breaking speeds, it’s getting harder for students to keep up with the digital skills required in today’s job market.

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How Indianapolis Public Schools Are Using Cloud and AI Technology to Transform Education

EdTech Magazine

Leveraging cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Indianapolis Public Schools is reshaping how teachers lead, how students thrive and how learning environments are built. From automating data center operations to creating more flexible and scalable infrastructure, IPS frees up time and resources. This shift away from outdated technology resulted in more intentional work.

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New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation

eSchool News

Key points: All students should have the skills needed to succeed in a digital world How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know Students learn the basics of AI as they weigh its use in their future careers For more news on AI in schools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new partnership between Michigan Virtual and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) will position Michigan for successful innovation opportunities within the AI in education space.

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An Edtech Pioneer Considers the Mixed Record of Her Field

Edsurge

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” Yet as one of the many hardworking, unsung “humans in the loop,” as she calls them, who made the dream of mass education a reality, Trumbore was uniquely positioned to tell the edtech story.

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Offline Coding Cards for Scratch and Scratch Jnr

Whiteboard Blog

Hand2Mind/Learning Resources have produced some very useful resources that can be used to teach the principles of Scratch and Scratch Jnr without needing to use a computer. Students will plan and build their own code sequences using the dry-erase coding blocks. With over 30 different colorful Scratch blocks from categories like Motion, Looks, Sound, Events, Control, and Sensing, students can piece together scripts, test outcomes with sprites and backdrop cards, and discover how coding works.

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The Role of RFPs and Bidding in School Purchasing

k12 Prospects

The procurement process in K-12 schools often involves formalized bidding and the submission of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). These structured processes ensure transparency, competitiveness, and compliance with district and state regulations. For vendors, understanding how RFPs work and how to submit winning proposals is crucial to securing school contracts.

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Elevate’s Classroom Engagement Audits: A Year in Review

Elevate k12

During the 2024-25 school year, we launched a new classroom observation and quality assurance initiative called Classroom Engagement Audits (CEAs). Replacing our previous teacher rater model, the new audit process was designed to provide a more holistic view of the LIVE classroom environment, including the overall technology, teacher, Classroom Coach, and student experience.

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Meaningful Vision Board Ideas for Students + Tips for Creating Them

Teachers Pay Teachers

At the start of every new school year, conversations often turn to one thing: goal-setting. Vision boards are a powerful tool to help students visualize their academic and personal goals. The visuals on the board are meant to serve as a reminder of what the future can look and feel like if your students take the necessary steps to achieve their goals.

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Help! I Marched for What I Believe In—Now I’m Under Fire at School

We are Teachers

A teacher is in trouble for protesting. Our advice, plus two other questions on this week's Ask We Are Teachers.

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CyberPatriot Events Reflect Growing Interest in IT Careers

GovTech

Organizers for CyberPatriot camps like those hosted by Calhoun Community College say they've seen a trend of rising interest among middle and high schoolers in cybersecurity and IT-related fields.

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Zones of Regulation Charts (Free Printables)

We are Teachers

If you use Zones of Regulation to teach students emotional regulation, you'll want these two charts to show students what it's all about.

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Baton Rouge Schools Put Cameras on Buses to Curb Misbehavior

GovTech

By putting surveillance cameras on more school buses, East Baton Rouge Parish public schools hope that video evidence will diffuse arguments around student behavior or poor driving and result in fewer insurance claims.

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It's here! Survey results (and a potential new product 😉)

Hey, Mike Alpert!

Hey folks, This post is just for the paid subs. You loyal and true friends, many of whom have been with me from the very beginning, who never disappoint. I’m always encouraged by your feedback, whether it’s a survey or a quick note in response to an email. I appreciate you. As such, I never hold back from you all.

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In a Win for Connectivity, U.S. Supreme Court Upholds USF

GovTech

The high court preserved the Universal Service Fund, which finds its beginnings in the 1934 Communications Act. It includes E-rate, and is intended to ensure effective telecommunications across America.

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Summer Reading on Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what’s been changing in the ed world while you were teaching eight ten hours a day. My X friends gave me great suggestions, but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more than I could list so I avoided books with hot-button subjects teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading.

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When Will We Wake Up?

Teacher Toms Blog

German psychologist Karl Groos was among the first researchers to take play seriously. Working in the late 1800's, he is credited with what has been called, alternatively, the training , practice , or instrumentalist theory of play. In his book The Play of Animals , he wrote, "The animal does not play because he is young. He has a period of youth because he must play.

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Will California ban ultra-processed foods in school meals?

Cal Matters

In summary The Legislature is considering phasing out chemical additives in school meals linked to health problems. Opponents say the definitions are so broad that it could ban items like tomato sauce and olive oil. During the school year, kids attending schools in the Tahoe region are served cafeteria meals of ground turkey tacos, chicken or tofu bowls with brown rice, a salad bar filled with locally grown produce and other healthy items.

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