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  • Artificial IntelligenceEnglish Language Arts Reading (ELAR)Social Studies

    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 …

  • Digital CitizenshipDigital Literacy

    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 …

  • Artificial IntelligenceEnglish Language Arts Reading (ELAR)Writing

    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 …

  • AI/VRHigher Ed

    Bringing Virtual Reality into the Classroom

    by Nancy Brown March 30, 2026
    by Nancy Brown March 30, 2026

    Virtual reality (VR) is quickly moving from classroom novelty to a practical tool for teaching and learning. Across disciplines, educators are using immersive environments to transform abstract concepts into lived …

  • AI/VRCTO/CIO

    KPI Dashboards Built with Gen AI

    by Miguel Guhlin March 28, 2026
    by Miguel Guhlin March 28, 2026

    We have all been there. The board meeting is in three days. Someone just sent you a spreadsheet with device deployment numbers that don’t match the ones in last month’s …

  • CommunicationEquity, Diversity, InclusionLeadershipPlanning and Preparation

    Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences That Build Family Engagement

    by Dr. Bruce Ellis March 26, 2026
    by Dr. Bruce Ellis March 26, 2026

    Virtual parent-teacher conferences aren’t a compromise—they’re an opportunity. With the right structure, they remove barriers, elevate student voice, and turn brief meetings into meaningful, research-backed family partnerships.

  • Artificial IntelligenceSpecial Needs

    From Behavior to Belonging: Using AI to Support Student Emotional Needs

    by Dyann Wilson March 25, 2026
    by Dyann Wilson March 25, 2026

    Behavior is communication. When a student shuts down, refuses work, escalates with peers, or disrupts learning, they are often expressing something deeper than defiance: I’m overwhelmed. I don’t feel safe. …

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    Six Ideas for Red Solo Cups in the Classroom

    by Peggy Reimers March 24, 2026
    by Peggy Reimers March 24, 2026

    Pool noodles are wonderful. They are inexpensive, versatile, and colorful, and yes, I still put up with my colleagues joking about throwing mine away. Totally worth it. For all the same …

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