Empowering Student Voice with Digital Storytelling

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In today’s classrooms, amplifying student voice isn’t just good practice; it is a necessity for engagement and equity. Research shows that when students see their identities and experiences reflected in their learning environment, achievement increases significantly. Digital storytelling offers a powerful way for students to share their experiences, ideas, and identities in meaningful, multimodal ways. … read more »

The Power of Parent Partnership in Virtual Learning

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Interest in virtual school settings grew exponentially due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to influence educational models today. Recent statistics indicate that more than 562,659 students were enrolled in virtual schools in the United States during the 2022-2023 school year. This viable learning option offers unique opportunities, such as greater flexibility to address the specific needs … read more »

ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles

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The Transformational Learning Principles™ https://iste-ascd.org/tlps In an age where education is evolving faster than ever, K–12 educators are expected to prepare students for a rapidly changing, tech-integrated world. The ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles are a powerful framework designed to guide educators in creating meaningful, equitable, and future-ready learning experiences. Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners how to … read more »

What’s New (and Awesome) in AI for the Classroom

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Educators using digital resources for classroom needs know that AI continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways. As we’ve passed the halfway point of 2025, it’s time to examine some of the latest and updated AI resources available. Interestingly, some longtime favorites have steadily and quietly transformed⁠–⁠adding powerful new features that deserve a fresh … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Which One Doesn’t Belong? – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Which One Doesn’t Belong? (WODB) and discussed how to apply the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework in your instruction with WODB. Today’s post lets us dive into the practical side—how to use this tool in your classroom to spark curiosity, deepen reasoning, and … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Which One Doesn’t Belong? – Part 1

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What if every student had a chance to be right—and to explain why? That’s the magic behind Which One Doesn’t Belong? (WODB), a dynamic visual routine designed to promote mathematical thinking and reasoning. It invites learners to explore patterns, justify reasoning, and celebrate diverse perspectives. Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners or high schoolers, this tool transforms … read more »

From Code Talkers to Coding: Building Critical Thinking with Digital Tools 

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Every August 14, we observe a day of profound significance: National Navajo Code Talkers Day. This day honors the Native American soldiers who used their intricate and unwritten language to create an unbreakable code during World War II. This historical event not only showcases the elegance and power of codes, but also the ingenuity needed … read more »

Magnifying Metacognition: Reclaiming the “Messy Middle” in Math Instruction

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In today’s fast-paced age of technology, students often prioritize finding immediate answers rather than focusing on thinking to grow their understanding. With ever-growing access to AI, students can turn to chatbots as personal assistants who can even give them the “work” their teacher requested to support their answers. But math teachers will tell you that … read more »

Science of Reading for Secondary: Boosting Vocabulary Instruction

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The Science of Reading (SOR) is not a fad or a new initiative—it’s the result of decades of empirical study and research that have proven how the brain learns to read and the tried-and-true practices that support this process. To integrate insights from this body of research into our instruction, there are some habits we’ll … read more »

Celebrating Juneteenth!

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Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? On June 19th 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and freed enslaved African Americans—two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This historic moment marked the beginning of Juneteenth, a holiday long celebrated by African American communities and officially recognized as a federal holiday … read more »