Ray Bendici

Ray Bendici is the Managing Editor of Tech & Learning and Tech & Learning University. He is an award-winning journalist/editor, with more than 20 years of experience, including a specific focus on education.

Latest articles by Ray Bendici

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Ready for AI? Preparing for the Next School Year

By Ray Bendici published

How to equip teachers and staff with the necessary skills and confidence to integrate AI into their classrooms

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Edtech Show & Tell: June 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Turn Caring into Action: Boost Engagement & Attendance

By Ray Bendici published

Using the five-step “caring conversations” process can help both educators and families better support students.

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Edtech Show & Tell May 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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AI Starter Kit for Teachers

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo last updated

Build your AI understanding and toolbox with these teaching platforms, sites, and apps as well as expert advice

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AI Trust You

Creating AI Transparency and Academic Honesty With AI Trust You, A New Free Browser Extension

By Ray Bendici published

Developed by Laguna Beach USD, AI Trust You provides an opportunity for honest and ethical use of AI, for both students and teachers

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K-12 Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Taking Back Control

By Ray Bendici published

How districts can take charge of their cybersecurity strategy

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Financial Literacy Lessons & Activities

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with these lessons and activities

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Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Edtech Show & Tell: March 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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New School Leader Starter Kit

By Ray Bendici published

If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started

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Edtech Show & Tell: February 2025 -- ISE, TCEA & More

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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FETC Edtech Show & Tell

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products introduced at FETC that have caught our attention

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Best Grants for Education

By Ray Bendici last updated

The best grants for education are available to support a wide range of programs, initiatives, and more.

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Edtech Show & Tell: January 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Learning About Google Learn About: What Educators Need To Know

By Ray Bendici published

Google’s experimental Learn About platform is designed to create an AI-guided learning experience

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Edtech Show & Tell: December 2024

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Edtech Show & Tell: November 2024

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Reimagining Learning Spaces To Empower Students

By Ray Bendici published

If we want to prepare students for tomorrow, we have to provide access to the tools of today

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Edtech Show & Tell: October 2024

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Retaining Talented, Passionate Educators

By Ray Bendici published

School district experts share advice about how they improved teacher retention

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Edtech Show & Tell: September 2024

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Standards-Based Learning and Grading: Your 2024 Game Plan

By Ray Bendici published

What to know when implementing standards-based learning into your district

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Edtech Show & Tell: August 2024

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Creating a Responsible AI Policy: Top 10 Things to Know

By Ray Bendici published

If your district wants to craft an effective and comprehensive AI policy, there’s a lot to consider

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