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…
Owls are more than a classroom theme, they are a literal joke factory. Check out these funny owl jokes to challenge students’ thinking,…
Any kid who’s ever seen The Lion King certainly already knows a bit about food chains and food webs (“It’s the CIIIIRRRR-CLE ……
Teach the basics of the scientific method with this free printable science experiment recording worksheet! It’s perfect for elementary-age kids but basic enough…
When middle school teacher Kim Lepre was invited to review this Digital Citizenship Initiative, she expected the usual reminders about online safety. But…
I’ve been teaching middle school for three years and college for six. While differences exist between the two levels, commonalities are present. Students…
Taskade is an AI-powered platform that’s specifically designed to help with tasks using AI bots. The key here is that you are able…
When students of different years of study share a common class, their levels of experience and confidence differ. Students from lower years of…
What if the AI tools we are trying to limit and caution against were actually essential (or beneficial) to enhancing the critical thinking…
A growing body of research shows that creating inclusive and differentiated learning environments can offer significant benefits for schools, including improving young peoples’…
We think every teacher deserves to have their own non-school-related hobbies to help them decompress after a long workday. And if gaming is…