Middle school can be challenging for kids, for families, and definitely for teachers. But Denver math teacher Zander Epps wanted to shift the…
Since the 2026 semester has started, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: I’ve been receiving regular emails from students that I’m convinced are AI-generated.…
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Students aren’t the only ones in academia using AI for writing. According to recent research, there’s evidence that many new research papers are…
NotebookLM was developed at Google by bestselling science author Steven Johnson and members of Google’s AI team. I’ve long admired Johnson’s work and…
An international group of literacy education experts are calling on teachers and parents to adopt a new framework for teaching critical consciousness in…
Have you ever thought you had a well-designed course or class activity only to discover certain aspects that did not go as planned? When I first…
Stacey Washburn offers strategies to increase bilingual proficiency and biliteracy in dual language programs Imagine getting ready for the return of your students…
If you’ve been saving up to spoil yourself for the start of the spring semester, you could always go classic with jewelry. So…
What if the AI tools we are trying to limit and caution against were actually essential (or beneficial) to enhancing the critical thinking…
Wrapping up a recent course, one of my students approached and asked to talk. It turns out she wasn’t there to review an…
Australian schools spend millions each year on professional learning, but knowing what truly works – and why – remains a challenge. Despite the…
A national summit has brought together leaders from government, business, education, and community to promote financial confidence, inclusion, and resilience across Australia as…
Strathcona Girls Grammar has announced the appointment of Olivia Cher as the new Head of Middle School, commencing in 2026. Cher brings over…
If you wear glasses, you probably know how handy it is to finally invest in a pair of prescription sunglasses—but can you imagine…
The late Dave Pasquini, my friend and a history teacher at Glenbrook South High School near Chicago, always said “A day without handouts…
ACTFL. (2024). ACTFL Proficiency guidelines 2024. Alexandria, VA: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Block, Nicholas. (2011) The Impact of Two-Way…
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has released its 2025 Dyslexia Definition—the first revision since its widely recognized 2002 definition that has guided research,…
At the end of every year, I let my 8th grade students do a Mrs. Morris roast, and they do NOT hold back.…