Did you catch our big news today? ISTE+ASCD is changing its name: International Society for Transforming Education. Our new name shifts the focus from how we do our work to WHY we do it. Our mission, community, and commitment to educators remain unchanged.
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What if evidence-based research and real classroom experience shared the same framework?
In "The Science of Lesson Planning," Lori Cohen blends cognitive science with 20+ years of teaching expertise to simplify your planning & boost learning.
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It’s About Use, Not the Device
Author Ashley McBride analyzes what research actually says about edtech: learning outcomes improve when technology supports active, intentional learning rather than passive consumption.
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How do you get kids to care about math? Stop teaching formulas & start teaching what matters to them.
Ted Dintersmith shares a true story from "The Wire" about a Baltimore teacher who swapped algebra for craps and instantly unlocked his classroom.
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Just like adults, students were unsure of what to do with AI.
Read about how two students navigated its onset and what they learned about AI, attention, and digital balance that they wish their teachers had taught them.
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New on the EdTech Index: What do effectiveness badges (ESSA Tier III) actually tell you?
Our partners at LXD Research break down how to read the evidence before you buy.
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Getting her first ISTELive proposal accepted put Dr. Michelle Chanda Singh on a path to leadership.
Where could yours take you?
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Struggling with digital overload? 📱❌
Special education teacher Lisa Negrelli shares 3 practical ways switching to paper data collection reduced student anxiety and restored calm to her classroom.
Read more on the ISTE blog!
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"AI isn't a surprise. If kids go through 16 years of school trained for basic knowledge worker tasks, they’re going to be in a world of hurt."
Ted Dintersmith joins IdeaSpark to discuss why education reform can't wait until 2030.
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Building digital citizenship skills takes time and consistency. Most schools lack a solid solution.
ISTE provides free, ready-to-use lessons and a global community of educators pushing the work further.
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Have you ever thought writing too well would be a problem?
Why AI detectors fail us, and why educators must choose curiosity over suspicion. Bryan Drost details his experience in the full EL magazine article: hubs.li/Q04xXRDM0#HigherEd
Keywords and Boolean terms aren't enough anymore. 💡
Authors Pilgrim & Vasinda share an updated SEARCH framework to help K-12 students spot AI hallucinations, cross-reference facts, and navigate AI Overviews responsibly.
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Level up your afterschool programming! Join our webinar on Oct 21 at 3 PM EST to learn how to start an official Pokémon Club at your school.
Discover how to boost student engagement & learn how ISTE members can unlock exclusive Pokémon Club Kits!
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All students deserve to experience learning that rekindles curiosity.
Author Suzie Boss reminds us that every student can benefit from real-world learning.
Learn more with Suzie's new book "Unleashing Student Agency Through Project-Based Learning": hubs.li/Q04xPzV60
Contrary to popular belief, students don't just want AI for easy answers, they want guidelines to use it responsibly.
Professor. Liz Kolb notes digital wellness must shift from screen time to cognitive outsourcing.
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Which screen time actually matters?
92% of jobs require digital literacy. EL Magazine authors write how schools must focus on tech quality, clear intent, and cutting unstructured screen time.
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