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Your AI Policy Is Slop

October 09, 2026

Bans reward outdated skills. Grade judgment instead. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Rohlfs In September, Los Angeles Unified disallowed student …

leadership

“Reindustrializing” the American Classroom

September 04, 2026

Students deserve purposeful technology that prepares them for the future without replacing the teachers, relationships, and timeless principles at the …

leadership

Writing Is the New Coding

August 13, 2026

In an AI economy, the durable advantage isn’t fluency with the tools—it’s the ability to think clearly and say exactly …

leadership

I Almost Let AI Take My Voice. Here’s the Framework I Use Now.

June 18, 2026

AI can make us more capable—or less original. After a close call on a panel discussion, I developed a simple …

leadership

If Students Are Growing Up With AI, Shouldn’t They Understand How It Works?

May 01, 2026

As AI becomes part of students’ daily lives, one advocate argues schools should focus less on the tools—and more on …

leadership

Inside Gen Alpha’s Digital Future

October 23, 2025

AppsAnywhere CEO Nick Johnson on what the next wave of students means for software access, IT strategy and digital readiness …

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Robo Wunderkind STEM Program

August 29, 2025

In education, an early start has the greatest long-term impact, but K-5 administrators often face resource limitations when preparing students …

cool tools

GoReact

August 27, 2025

In the 21st century, success in any career demands a dynamic set of skills. GoReact (now part of Echo360) simplifies …

leadership

The New Face of CTE: Robotics, Personalization, and Real-World Readiness

July 24, 2025

Inside the movement that’s turning robotics into a catalyst for deeper learning, student engagement, and future-ready skills. GUEST COLUMN | …

leadership

AI is Killing Critical Thinking—But it Doesn’t Have to Be That Way

May 27, 2025

AI in education doesn’t have to mean the end of critical thinking—it can be the beginning of a smarter, more …

cool tools

In the Footsteps of History, Ultisim

February 26, 2025

Truly fascinating work is what this next cool tool is all about: a photographer, author and explorer, Denis Belliveau (pictured, …

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KinderLab ‘Exploring with KIBO’ Curriculum for Grades Pre-K–5

February 05, 2025

KinderLab Robotics has expanded its award-winning KIBO robotics curriculum to include grades 3–5 lessons and activities with Exploring with KIBO. …

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NextWaveSTEM

October 29, 2024

NextWave STEM is a leader in K-12 STEM education. Using the “five essentials” (leadership, self-development, team development, strategic thinking, civic-mindedness …

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Defined Learning

August 01, 2024

A comprehensive K-12 Project-Based Learning (PBL) solution serving over 120,000 teachers in over 7,500 schools nationwide, Defined Learning engages students …

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Robo E3 3D Printer from Boxlight

June 26, 2024

Robo 3D printers are the ultimate catalyst for Maker and DIY projects, offering a seamless experience for educators and students. …

trends

Empowering Today’s Students with Critical Thinking Skills

April 17, 2024

To help students become engaged learners, employees, and citizens, schools should start teaching this essential set of competencies as early …

leadership

How to Preserve Humanity in Education in an Age of AI

November 10, 2023

Chief Learning Officer Dr. Tim Hudson with highlights, caveats and insight. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Dr. Tim Hudson serves …

leadership

An Imperative: Reading Like An Academic

June 19, 2023

Three skills to increase a student’s ability to critically evaluate information. GUEST COLUMN | by Andrew Pass According to Forbes …

trends

The Power of Questions and ChatGPT

May 10, 2023

Helping students generate the highest quality learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Andrew Pass Healthy individuals are born with an innate …

cool tools

Muzzy Lane Simulations

August 09, 2022

Muzzy Lane creates simulations to assess student skills and learning. In its new partnership with Education Design Lab it will …

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SyncBlasts from StudySync

September 09, 2020

SyncBlasts offers reading and writing assignments that present engaging, inquiry-based instruction in Social Studies for students in grades 6-12. Providing …

interviews

Can Britannica Save Teachers from Fake News?

August 27, 2019

Britannica Group’s chief exec makes a case for cognitive thinking—and better sources. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Karthik Krishnan is …

cool tools

Cool Tool | ABC-CLIO Solutions Database

May 10, 2017

ABC-CLIO Solutions is an online resource that offers authoritative, up-to-date coverage of essential topics in U.S. history and government, world history, …