Civics Takes Center Stage in 2026
Julie Silverbrook, a lawyer and now vice president of civic education at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, can trace what she calls her “civic spark” to two key moments in her childhood. The first was when her parents took her to an historical reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. Then, as a fourth grader, she was stuck at hom...[Read More]
3 AI-Powered Platforms Transforming The Way Learners Master Languages
I-powered language learning is transforming how students build fluency, offering real-time feedback, personalized study paths, and continuous support. The post 3 AI-Powered Platforms Transforming The Way Learners Master Languages first appeared on EdTechReview.
Lumio Updates Speed AI-Powered Lesson Creation
Lumio, the learning platform from SMART Technologies, is introducing new AI enhancements to help speed lesson creation for teachers.
Revitalizing Culture and Community at St. Labre | A Conversation with Curtis Yarlott
Over the past 18 months, I’ve had the opportunity to dive deep into the landscape of Indigenous education and leadership alongside my co-host, Jason Cummins. Together, we’ve explored the nuances of culturally responsive classrooms and how communities are working to preserve their heritage through innovative education models. These conversations have been inspiring and eye-opening, and today’s epis...[Read More]
The Ingredients for a Successful Cellphone Ban: What Teachers Say
One key component: support from school leaders.
Early Childhood Experts Expect to Hit ‘Tipping Point’ in 2026
If 2025 was the year of confusion and concern about the future of child care, 2026 may be the year that the field’s troubles all come to a head. The last year was filled with both direct and indirect hits to the sector, from the threat of defunding Head Start to expected cuts to Medicaid and the SNAP food assistance program that will leave many child care workers forced to tighten their already ca...[Read More]
This Professor Won the ‘Nobel for Education.’ Here’s What His Work Means for Educators (Opinion)
What skills do students need to make sense of complex systems in the age of AI?
AI Is Changing Classrooms. Teacher Expertise Still Sets the Direction.
One of my earliest memories of using technology for teaching and learning was when I taught English at a small high school outside Waterbury, Connecticut. I had learned a couple of years earlier, when I taught in the U.S. Navy, to use mentor texts to model writing strategies, such as how to write a good summary. I wanted to take examples of my students’ writing from the prior year and share them w...[Read More]
More Teachers Are Using AI in Their Classrooms. Here’s Why
But there’s still a big number of teachers who don’t plan to use the technology.
How to Streamline Employee Onboarding and Reduce Administrative Burden
Milpitas School District uses clarity, consistency, and communication to simplify hiring and set new employees up for success.
Levers for Living the Portrait of a Graduate (a 7-part series)
his blog post is the first in a series documenting Norwalk Public Schools’ journey to create, implement and be formed by a living Portrait of a Graduate. Abby & Kimberly met through a PoG workshop in May of 2025, and are documenting how their intersecting work is supporting the PoG coming to life in Norwalk. The concept of a Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) is well-known across the country, with ...[Read More]
Levers for Living the Portrait of a Graduate (a 7-part series)
This blog post is the second in a series documenting Norwalk Public Schools’ journey to create, implement and be formed by a living Portrait of a Graduate. Abby & Kimberly met through a PoG workshop in May of 2025, and are documenting how their intersecting work is supporting the PoG coming to life in Norwalk. Levers for Deeper Implementation (Abby) Having spent the last decade walking alongs...[Read More]