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    The Online Conference Built for Today’s School Librarians

    by Peggy Reimers May 27, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers May 27, 2026

    23.24.25.2026 No, that’s not a library barcode or a Dewey Decimal mystery. Those are the dates for the 2026 TCEA Librarian Conference, happening June 23–25, 2026, and honestly, they may …

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    Six Free Tools That Put Privacy First

    by Miguel Guhlin May 26, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin May 26, 2026

    You are standing in line at the copy machine on a Tuesday afternoon, phone in hand, trying to airdrop a PDF to your laptop. It does not work. You email …

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    Why Teacher Absenteeism Data Deserves a Closer Look by Leaders

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 25, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 25, 2026

    Teacher absenteeism is more than an HR issue. Learn why district leaders should track the rate, examine coverage patterns, and use the data to strengthen instructional continuity and staff support.

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    TCEA Responds: When Your Tech Buyback Company Ghosts You

    by Miguel Guhlin May 22, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin May 22, 2026

    Dear TCEA Responds: We have some tech I got ready to send back to a buyback company. I sent them the info, the photos, the serial numbers, everything they asked …

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    How to Start a STEM Club for Girls

    by Amanda Chacon May 21, 2026
    by Amanda Chacon May 21, 2026

    Renata, a shy but sharp fifth grader, struggled to speak in front of her peers and often allowed others in her group to lead activities. However, her eyes lit up …

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    Three Half-Days This Summer Could Change How You Plan, Teach, Lead, and Work Next School Year

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 20, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 20, 2026

    Spend three summer mornings exploring practical AI strategies for planning, teaching, leadership, and technology support while earning CPE credits and learning on a schedule that works for you.

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    NoPaperTest: A Multilingual Quiz Tool

    by Miguel Guhlin May 19, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin May 19, 2026

    As a bilingual student myself growing up, I often found myself in the situation of speaking Spanish at home, thinking in Spanish, and then having to prove I understood photosynthesis …

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    Spot the Difference Classroom Activities

    by Diana Benner May 18, 2026
    by Diana Benner May 18, 2026

    Discover how Spot the Difference classroom activities boost student engagement, critical thinking, and observation skills. It is easy to implement across all subjects and grade levels.

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    Vibe-Coding an Oreo Personality Quiz

    by Miguel Guhlin May 15, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin May 15, 2026

    Ever find yourself wishing for an amazing icebreaker you can use with a group of educators? An old familiar one is often best. Faculty icebreakers either tell you nothing or …

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    Classroom Activities That Make End-of-Year Review More Active

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 14, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis May 14, 2026

    Make end-of-year review more active with printable bingo cards that get students talking, explaining, and retrieving key concepts—without adding more screen time to your busy classroom routine.

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