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AI vs. The English Department

By Erik Ofgang published

As AI becomes more integrated into education, English and humanities teachers are often resistant. Here’s how their concerns could be better met.

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Strategic School Planning for Fall: 11 Key Considerations for Leaders

By Steve Baule published

In a time of rapid change, strategic planning must be both rigorous and responsive, and the most successful leaders will be those who can achieve that balance.

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How AI Has Changed Your Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published

Educators share specific ways AI has impacted classrooms across the U.S. both positively and negatively.

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What is GeoGebra and How Can Teachers Use It To Teach Math?

By Diana Restifo published

GeoGebra is a free interactive math platform for education

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SHIFT to Embrace AI: Shaping Your Legacy

By Sascha Zuger published

Global educator and author Ayo Jones shares how looking to the future of education in the Age of AI starts with looking back.

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Edtech Show & Tell August 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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AFT Partners With OpenAI For AI Academy: Here’s What You Need To Know

By Erik Ofgang published

The National Academy for AI Instruction will have a physical space in Manhattan as well as a robust virtual program, says Rob Weil from the Educational Issues Department of the AFT.

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What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Tell: The Data That Should Drive K–12 Edtech Decisions in 2025-26

By Lisa Katz published

District leaders, now more than in years past, are less interested in vendor promises and more focused on evidence that learning took place.

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AI Deepfake Explicit Images of Students: What Can School Leaders Do?

By Kerry Gallagher, Stephanie Jones published

By proactively addressing the risks of GenAI now, educators can build proactive systems that protect students and prevent harm

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ClassDojo For Districts

How Corpus Christi ISD Turned a Grassroots Teacher Tool into a Strategic Tech Decision Focusing on Districtwide Infrastructure, Interoperability, and Risk Management

By Denis Wisner published

When grassroots usage aligns with strategic outcomes and meets the bar for scalability, security, and support, it’s worth investigating

Best tools for teachers

Best Tools for Teachers

By TL Editors last updated

Here's what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as AI, Google Classroom, ChatGPT, Flip, Canva, Blooket, and more!

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Roblox

What is Roblox and How Can It Be Used to Teach? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated

Roblox is a multiplayer building and exploring game that could help students in education.

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New School Leader Starter Kit

By Ray Bendici last updated

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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Amira Learning: Teaching With The AI-Powered Reading Tool

By Erik Ofgang published

Amira Learning is a research-backed AI reading tutor and more that incorporates the science of reading into its features.

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I Tried ChatGPT’s Study Mode And It’s Mostly Great

By Erik Ofgang published

ChatGPT's new study mode is designed for tutoring college students. It's a big step in the right direction for AI.

Socrait

What is Socrait? How to Use It To Teach

By Luke Edwards published

Socrait combines recording and AI to enhance teaching as a smart class assistant.

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Trying NotebookLM’s New “Featured Notebooks”

By Erik Ofgang published

A new feature for NotebookLM is a helpful add-on to a tool that is already popular with educators.

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EdExec Summit: 4 Tips to Plan for Successful AI Adoption

By Sascha Zuger published

EdExec Summit: Amanda Bickerstaff discusses the urgency of AI adoption in education

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6 Tips to Innovate On A Budget

By Sascha Zuger published

Innovative Leader Award - Michelle Chenevert shares how to get the most edtech bang for the buck

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5 Ways to Improve Relationships Between Your Instructional Technology Specialists and Library Media Specialists

By Sascha Zuger published

Innovative Leader Award - Improving the connections between your district’s specialists can pay big dividends

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The ABC’s of Adding Key Partnerships to Your Program

By Sascha Zuger published

Innovative Leader Award - Dr. Julianne Ross-Kleinmann shares how to forge partnerships to help your school succeed

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Using AI and Tech For Accessibility: 5 Tips For Educators and Students

By Erik Ofgang published

Crystal Yang created an educational app that has been used by more than 7,000 blind students, and she hasn’t even started college yet. She shares tips for ways others can harness the power of AI and technology.

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PowerSchool

The Power of Proactive Cybersecurity: An Interview with Mishka McCowan, CISO at PowerSchool

By TL Editors published

Sponsored by PowerSchool

Mishka McCowan, the Chief Information Security Officer at PowerSchool, outlines PowerSchool’s comprehensive and proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Beanstack

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - Beanstack Turns Independent Reading Into A Shared, Rewarding Experience

By Zoobean Inc. published

Sponsored by Zoobean, Inc.

Beanstack unites students, educators, and families, and delivers measurable outcomes that nurture a lifelong love of reading.

MAXCases

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - MAXCases New Extreme Shell-FL Cases for Chromebooks and Laptops Reduce Damage–And Costs

By MAXCases published

Sponsored by MAXCases

New design enhancements include a slimmer overall design that reduces carrying weight and fits easily into charge carts

Poster Studio Express

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Poster Studio Express Studio A+ Poster Maker Packages Deliver Fast, Easy, And Visually Stunning Results

By Poster Studio Express published

Sponsored by Poster Studio Express

With the Poster Studio Express, create high-quality, visually impactful posters and banners with ease

AristotleK12

Must See at ISTELive 2025: AristotleK12

By AristotleK12 published

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - ViewSonic myViewBoard 3 Is A Strategic Foundation For Modern Instruction

By ViewSonic published

The ViewSonic myViewBoard 3 is a powerful, inclusive digital whiteboard platform built for today’s dynamic classrooms

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - CTL Introduces 3 New ChromeOS Devices at ISTELive 2025

By CTL published

CTL to unveil the NL73 Gen 2 Series, PX121E, and Chromebox OPS OPx1-3

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