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    Choosing a District Assessment System

    by Miguel Guhlin August 6, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin August 6, 2026

    Find yourself building a workaround in a spreadsheet or other convenient tool? That may be a sign that your enterprise assessment system needs a hard look. I still remember visiting …

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    Back to School: Get Students Lab-Ready with Free Safety Certification Activities

    by Miguel Guhlin August 5, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin August 5, 2026

    Teaching and modeling lab safety can become an area of concern. Often, reading a safety contract aloud does not always show whether students know what to do when something goes …

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    Artificial Intelligence for Teachers: Build Your Own AI Support Team

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis August 4, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis August 4, 2026

    Build a reusable AI support team that critiques lesson plans, exit tickets, and classroom materials, helping educators catch blind spots, improve quality, and save time before using any draft confidently.

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    Robots to the Rescue Robotics Challenge

    by Peggy Reimers August 3, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers August 3, 2026

    Back to school is the perfect time to dust off the robots, charge the batteries, and get students working together. But if you are starting the year with robotics, you …

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    Hands-On: Student Learning in the AI era

    by Miguel Guhlin July 31, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin July 31, 2026

    You may have read Randi Weingarten’s retreat from blending educational technology tools into student learning earlier this year. I found the ten points she shared, summarized in the infographic below, …

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    Science Detectives: Critical Thinking Online Breakouts (CTOBs) for Your 6–8 Classroom

    by Miguel Guhlin July 30, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin July 30, 2026

    It wasn’t until high school physics that I understood the concepts behind mass vs weight. I still remember being sure that heavier things fell faster. It made sense to me. …

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    The “August-Ready” Digital Cleanout: Organize Your Teaching Files This Summer

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis July 28, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis July 28, 2026

    A cluttered Google Drive or OneDrive costs teachers valuable time. Learn a simple four-phase system to organize files, reduce stress, and build a digital workspace that supports you all school …

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    Three Back to School Activities for 2026-2027

    by Peggy Reimers July 27, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers July 27, 2026

    For the 2026-2027 school year, I have three brand new activities to share. These are designed to be low-prep, easy to use, and just the right mix of thinking and …

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    Two Faculty Icebreakers to Energize Your Meetings

    by Peggy Reimers July 23, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers July 23, 2026

    Need a faculty icebreaker that does not feel like one more meeting activity? Bring in a little movie magic and a few music clues. These two pop culture challenges are …

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    How Much World Cup Fun Stuck With You?

    by Peggy Reimers July 22, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers July 22, 2026

    Did you get caught up in the World Cup fanfare? I sure did. From all the flag waving and painted faces to 104 matches and fans cheering around the globe, …

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