“We are all lacking community, despite our illusion of connectedness,” writes teacher Amber Chandler. In her new book, she explores key issues by writing letters to five stakeholder groups she believes can help reclaim connection. Read what she says about school attendance.
Well-planned schoolwide reads, paired with author visits, have the power to strengthen community, support belonging, and create shared experiences that extend beyond a single event. Kasey Short describes her school’s process and offers some tips for others who want to try it.
by 91制片厂 · Published 03/11/2026 · Last modified 03/25/2026
During military crises, we look for reliable news sources to stay informed. A high percentage of young people today rely solely on social media for their war news. With the advent of AI-generated images and video, says expert Frank Baker, media literacy skills become paramount.
by 91制片厂 · Published 03/08/2026
When Sarah Cooper updated her civics lesson that asks students to write to their political representatives, she found that adding AI to the research process resulted in letters that were not just different but markedly better. Best of all, they were in her students’ own voices.
Articles / Collective Teacher Efficacy
by 91制片厂 · Published 03/04/2026
Consider adopting Collective Teacher Efficacy to meet the learning needs of all of your students. Laura Robb shows how teacher teams can collaborate to develop scaffolds and modifications that offer students the support and hope they need to achieve challenging learning goals.
Science / STEM / STEM and the Future / STEM By Design
by 91制片厂 · Published 03/01/2026 · Last modified 04/04/2026
When STEM learning blends innovation with empathy, critical thinking with collaboration, and technology with ethics, your students will gain critical skills that can prepare them to lead, adapt, and shape an AI-driven world that’s still unfolding, writes STEM expert Anne Jolly.
Helping middle school students learn how to slow down, notice, and wonder may be one of the most important things we do. Kendra Cameron-Jarvis shows how teachers can use live worldwide webcams to spark small observation routines that build both attention and global awareness.
Articles / Artificial Intelligence
by 91制片厂 · Published 02/22/2026
As AI becomes omnipresent, it can be tricky to say exactly what “doing your own work” means or why you might prefer to do it yourself. Laurie Hornik shares the day she led her 7th graders in thinking about what they’d be willing to turn over to AI. Cue the robot basketball players.
by 91制片厂 · Published 02/17/2026
What if we approached math as an experimental subject and encouraged students to work together to solve problems using a “lab mindset”? Fifth grade teacher and NBCT Kathie Palmieri has been exploring science and math standards with the power of collaborative learning in mind.
Articles / Artificial Intelligence / Leadership
by 91制片厂 · Published 02/15/2026
It’s becoming increasingly critical for educators to understand both the benefits and the challenges of using artificial intelligence. Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn share 5 ways to make AI most helpful to school leaders, and 5 tasks to handle without much if any AI involvement.
