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ISTE launches four new initiatives to improve edtech experiences

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The company has piloted the technology in 60 school systems, with the goal of reviewing and taking down disruptive posts within 48 hours. Because of the program’s success, Meta plans to make it available to all middle and high schools nationwide. Make it easier to evaluate new edtech tools.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. The Gems evaluate the uploaded information and offer a review of the district’s current curriculum. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning.

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Teaching Creativity and Durable Skills in an AI World

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When a high school student uses AI to design a community mural or a college freshman collaborates with peers across continents on a digital storytelling project, it’s clear the boundaries of learning are shifting. How do I evaluate the learning that’s going on or students’ ability to work through the problem?

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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With grade-specific content from kindergarten through high school, this site features virtual tours, design challenges, DIY engineering activities, and live webinars with NASA scientists and engineers. This platform provides free access to hands-on STEM activities, video lessons, and virtual experiments tailored to K–12 learners.

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An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do

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Mark Bannecker, an English teacher at North High School in Missouri, is building AI-powered learning modules that guide students through skill-building exercises. Can we use AI to examine student data, evaluate interventions, and suggest research-backed strategies that might not be on our radar?”

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: How School Districts Choose Edtech That’s Culturally Relevant

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Technology is not neutral,” says Joshua Jonas, a curriculum and instruction researcher at Baylor University and former high school teacher. “It Jonas and his colleagues at Baylor developed a six-step technology evaluation for equity framework. Tannenbaum teaches icons first.

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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

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This is especially important for adolescents and teenagers entering high school–they may have missed critical social development opportunities during the pandemic and now need additional support to navigate both academic and social challenges. Another major hurdle for districts is funding these essential services.

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