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    When AI Starts to Feel Like a Friend

    by Diana Benner April 15, 2026
    by Diana Benner April 15, 2026

    As AI tools become more conversational, some students are forming emotional connections with them. Here’s what educators need to know about AI attachment and how to guide healthy AI use.

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    Star Wars Classroom Activities for May 4th

    by Peggy Reimers April 14, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers April 14, 2026

    Every year when May 4th rolls around, I think, “This is the year I want to contribute.” Well… 2026 is finally that year. So I’m jumping in with some fun …

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    TCEA Responds: Navigating Resistance, Part 2

    by Miguel Guhlin April 13, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin April 13, 2026

    In Part 1 of this series, you explored the “Secret Sauce” of the ARC Protocol. In it, you learned about the neuroscience of psychological safety, the power of the Crucial Conversations‘ …

  • Equity, Diversity, InclusionGood TeachingInstructional Coaching

    Stop Fixing Students: Coaching for Equity through Universal Design

    by Miguel Guhlin April 9, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin April 9, 2026

    Coaching for every learner requires moving from reactive differentiation to proactive Universal Design for Learning (UDL). By focusing on high-effect strategies like Jigsaw (0.92 effect size), you help teachers anticipate variability …

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    Three Earth Day Classroom Activities Students Will Love

    by Peggy Reimers April 8, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers April 8, 2026

    If your Earth Day plans need a little spark, this is the blog for you. With a few easy, low-prep ideas, you can bring in collaboration, creativity, and just plain …

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    Personalizing Reading Stamina in an AI World

    by Lori Gracey April 7, 2026
    by Lori Gracey April 7, 2026

    Picture this: You’ve assigned a Socratic seminar on the Gettysburg Address. It’s a powerful primary source, packed with meaning, and you can already envision the rich conversation your students are …

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    Stop the Spam: Tips for Filtering Unwanted Phone Calls

    by Miguel Guhlin April 6, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin April 6, 2026

    Do you suddenly have a plethora of business-oriented calls landing on your personal device that you didn’t ask for? If you’ve noticed your phone ringing more often with calls from …

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    Verifying Information with Google Fact Check Explorer

    by Diana Benner April 2, 2026
    by Diana Benner April 2, 2026

    Students see endless claims online every day. Learn how Google Fact Check Explorer can help teachers build digital literacy skills and guide students in verifying information with confidence.

  • Artificial Intelligence

    AI Maker Magic, Part 3: How to Vibe Code

    by Miguel Guhlin April 1, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin April 1, 2026

    In the two previous parts of this blog series, you saw how to make a custom GPT accessible to anyone, whether they have a ChatGPT account or not, as a …

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    News-Style Pet Flyers: Teaching Writing for Real

    by Miguel Guhlin March 31, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin March 31, 2026

    When a pet goes missing (or a “loose dog followed us home”) need facts and next steps. Local news writing is designed to get that job done. Pair that writing …

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