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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. So Brito took some engineering classes at his high school, became president of his state’s Technology Student Association, and is starting at the University of Washington this fall on a pre-science track.

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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

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The future of AI in education must be a shared effort across curriculum providers, district and school leaders, and policymakers. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Don’t Waste the First Day of School

Catlin Tucker

The first day of school is an opportunity. Unfortunately, many teachers spend the first day of school reading their syllabus to their students and explaining all of the classroom norms and rules. Students love taking online quizzes, so they enjoy the experience and I get to know their learning styles! Story Time.

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Cultivating Informed Citizens with Listenwise

Catlin Tucker

I’ve used Socrative quizzes and space races with my students for years, so I was excited to see that the individual lessons have Socrative quizzes available for anyone to use as a quick assessment tool!

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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These tools offer interactive lessons, personalized learning paths, and fun activities that reinforce what students learned during the school year–without making summer feel like school. Each lesson includes short instructional videos, interactive quizzes, and mastery challenges.

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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

eSchool News

The air is crisp, the colors are beautiful, and, as school has been in session for two months, students and teachers alike have settled into a nice routine. Just as in classrooms nationwide, Montana’s teachers place an intense focus on supporting literacy in elementary school instruction.