Did you know Disney has designs for use within Canva? And when using a Disney design, users get info about what usage is allowed and what isn't. The right time now it is to make sure our students know an image being on the internet ≠ getting to use that image no questions asked. #IDEAil #EduSky

Miss the latest issue of #IDEAil newsletter? Check it out now for tips on using video projects with students, Marcus Luther's latest Broken Copier podcast episode about "good" teaching, why retakes are important for assessing student learning, and more! ideaillinois.org/bigIDEAs#IDEAil #EduSky

Ready to transform how your students navigate the digital world? Join IDEA and TeachersFirst for this dynamic Wednesday Webinar where Harvard's proven Thinking Routines become your secret weapon for building thoughtful digital citizens! https://ideail.org/AmplifyImpact5626 #IDEAil #EduSky

Conferences thrive when vendors, attendees, and organizers all succeed. Tech Dir. Dr. Mike McGowan, aka Dr. DSNY, explores the changing vendor landscape at conferences and what can be done to strengthen ROI and relationships. http://www.ideaillinois.org/thechangingvendorhallblog. #IDEAil #EduSky

IDEA is launching the search for its next Executive Director. We’re looking for a passionate leader ready to guide the organization into its next 40 years. Full job description + application details are on our website at https://www.ideaillinois.org/job-openings. #EduSky

Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford take time to reflect as they record their final episode together and discuss the value of in person learning. It’s a thoughtful and real conversation about connection, change, and what comes next. https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast #IDEAil #EduSky

The IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter MiniCon is happening tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, and if you forgot to register, we've got you covered. Register now or at the event and spend your morning learning with other innovative and creative educators. https://ideail.org/MiniCon2026 #IDEAil #EduSky

Missed last week's issue of the Big IDEAs Newsletter? Find brain breaks for middle schoolers, why reading whole novels with students is beneficial, resources for social studies teachers through the Bill of Rights Institute, and more. https://ideail.org/BigIDEAs4226 #IDEAil #EduSky

Join Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford as they sit down with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, NBCT for a powerful conversation about student voice, identity, and what it truly means to create human-centered classrooms. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast! #IDEAil #EduSky

See how teachers can partner with Scrible to support the writing process, keeping the productive struggle, sparking curiosity, supporting research, and deepening learning while also helping enable responsible AI use in schools. https://ideail.org/ScriblePopUp41026 #IDEAil #EduSky

The IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter MiniCon is back and happening in person in Lake Forest, IL on April 18 from 9AM - 12:00PM. Open to all educators, it will be a morning of connection and cultivating new ideas. Register today at https://ideail.org/MiniCon2026. #IDEAil #EduSky

Last Friday, March 27, was National AI Literacy Day, and if you missed last week's issue of the IDEA newsletter, you missed out on some resources for educators working to teach their students AI literacy, not AI tools. Access the issue now at https://ideail.org/BigIDEAs32626! #IDEAil #EduSky

IDEA Executive Director Stefanie Crawford explores why we need to do better with accessibility around voice amplification in education spaces in the newest IDEA blog. Read it now at http://www.ideaillinois.org/caneveryonehearmeblog. #IDEAil #accessibility #EduSky

Administrators and school IT professionals, join IDEA for a free, open-house style event where several K12 technology solution providers will showcase their newest offerings with space for meaningful 1:1 conversations. https://ideail.org/Showcase41726. #IDEAil #EduSky

Don't miss out on the chance for three hours of in-person connections and learning with other educators at the IDEA Northern Suburbs MiniCon. Find more information and register today at https://ideail.org/MiniCon2026. #IDEAil #EduSky

Making your dreams a reality in a world that feels very heavy can seem out of reach. Educator, author, and illustrator Jed Dearybury gives some advice on how to take those dreams and give them life. http://www.ideaillinois.org/givingdreamslifeblog. #IDEAil #EduSky

Bringing a group of students to participate in Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day leaves a lasting impact, but don't take our word for it. Sign up to showcase your students' voices today at https://ideail.org/Students4Innovation2026! #IDEAil #EduSky #Innovation #Education

In our latest partner blog, The Connecting Link looks at the questions educators should be asking to have more meaningfully engaged students. These questions go beyond behavior management and look more deeply at the students. http://www.ideaillinois.org/theclassroomshiftblog. #IDEAil #EduSky

There's still time to join us for a 1-day, in-person Coaching Summit on Monday, 3/9 in Arlington Heights. Attend morning sessions followed by lunch sponsored by MagicSchool.ai and an afternoon of Edcamp-style sessions where attendees choose the learning. https://ideail.org/Coaching3926 #IDEAil

Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford talk with Stefanie Pitzer, 2025 IDEA Admin EOY, about building a culture of readers with practical takeaways, relationship-driven leadership, and the importance of embracing what makes you “extra." https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast. #IDEAil #EduSky

Sign up now to bring your innovative students to the Capitol Building in Springfield on Thursday, April 30. IDEA's Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day gives K–12 students a powerful platform to shine. Find more info at https://ideail.org/Students4Innovation2026 #IDEAil #EduSky

Register now for IDEA's free Pop-Up Workshop with Common Sense Education's Sr. Education Manager, Jennifer Ehehalt. This in-person workshop takes place on March 10 in Arlington Heights, IL from 9:00-2:00. Register now at https://ideail.org/CommonSense31026. #IDEAil #EduSky

Join us March 9 in Arlington Heights for IDEA’s one‑day Coaching Summit. This is a space for coaches and aspiring coaches to connect, learn, and grow. Breakouts, Edcamp-style sessions, and lunch from MagicSchool AI included. Register now at https://ideail.org/Coaching3926. #IDEAil #EduSky

The IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter MiniCon is coming back! It's a great opportunity to learn with and from peers, but it's also the perfect place to try out presenting a new session or to present for the first time. Submit your proposal today at https://ideail.org/2026MiniConCFP! #IDEAil #EduSky

“If you have a seat at the table but you don’t have any power, you don’t have a seat at the table.” - @educatoralexander.bsky.social #IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

#IDEAcon welcome reception on Monday has drone soccer, board games, and Mario Kart time trials thanks to IHSEA where the winner receives a free IHSEA membership. Discover how play fits in for everyone. Not registered for IDEAcon? Register today at https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford talk with English teacher Marcus Luther Luther about what student‑centered learning looks like. They dig into reflection, community, tech choices, and the joy that keeps this work meaningful. https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast ##IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky

Join us March 10 in Arlington Heights for an in‑person workshop with Common Sense Education’s Jennifer Ehehalt. Explore the refreshed Digital Literacy & Well‑Being curriculum with lessons, activities, and tools you can use right away. https://ideail.org/CommonSense31026 #IDEAil #EduSky

There’s still time to join us at IDEAcon 2026. A space to learn, lead, and transform together. A place to create, connect, and innovate with educators, leaders, and partners who believe in joyful, impactful learning. Register now at https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26. #IDEAcon #EduSky

Get caught up on The Big IDEAs Newsletter and see how Snorkl can help with student feedback, other factors impacting literacy, how to use Google Vids, and an IDEA podcast episode with Kunal Dalal! Catch up now at https://ideail.org/BigIDEAs012226! #IDEAil #IDEAcon #ProfessionalDevelopment #EduSky

🚨New episode alert! Tuesday's #IDEAcon keynote speaker Ted Neitzke, a former social studies teacher turned superintendent and mayor, who brings big energy and a clear message about making improvement actually stick. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Learn with Jenn Brown, Senior Program Manager at Google for Education, Maria Stavropoulos, Dir. of Tech at Northbrook SD 28, and MJ Warden, CTO at CCSD 15 as they share how they’ve forged their paths, built networks of support, and partnered with allies to create change. #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky

Our latest episode features #IDEAcon Keynote, Kunal Dalal, former teacher and principal turned AI thinker and builder. He shares how his work with AI began and grew, and challenges how we think about learning, creativity, and responsibility. https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

One of the things we love about #IDEAcon is how our exhibitors are truly an essential part of the conference experience. Many thanks to SchoolAI, true IP solutions, and Vivacity for each providing a scholarship to IDEAcon 2026 for an IDEA member. We're all better together! #IDEAil #EduSKy

#IDEAcon is less than a month away, and if you've missed our series of episodes with our IDEAcon 2026 Featured Speakers, this is a great time to catch up! Listen to all episodes, including our latest with Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason, now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Live podcasting at #IDEAcon 2026 sponsored by SPL: 🎙️ Record your own podcast 🎙️ Be a podcast guest 🎙️ Watch a live podcast 🎙️ Test the SPL podcast cart during Connections & Confections To record or be a guest fill out this form today at https://ideail.org/IDEAconPodcasting26#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

#IDEAcon is 1 month away! Join us for an experience built for educators to create, connect, and innovate; explore best practices in education, the newest edtech and learning‑space solutions, and be part of a community that moves education forward. https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

🌟 Happy New Year! 🌟 We wish you new starts where you need them, a renewed sense of excitement for things, hope and support where you most need it, and more of the things that make you feel most like you. Thank you for allowing IDEA to be part of your journey! #IDEAil #EduSky

Last call! Today’s the final day to order the special #IDEAcon 40th birthday IDEA shirt, only available through registration and will be ready for pickup in February. Registration stays open, but the shirt deadline ends tonight. ideaillinois.org/ideacon#IDEAcon #IDEAcon #EduSky

IDEA Executive Director Stefanie Crawford offers her perspective on how we've shifted away from the original intent behind school 1:1 initiatives and the impact that has in our schools currently. Read the newest IDEA blog at http://www.ideaillinois.org/1-1rootsblog #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky

#IDEAcon 2026 early bird pricing is almost gone! Register today for ✅ hundreds of sessions ✅ exceptional vendors ✅ connections with peers ✅ incredible keynote speakers and thought leaders ✅ hands on playgrounds ✅ drone soccer ✅ ...and so. Much. More https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Time is running out to submit your nominations for IDEA Educator of the Year, sponsored by National Inventors Hall of Fame! Awards are in 3 categories: ✅ Classroom Teacher ✅ Tech Leaders ✅ Administrators Nominations due by 11:59 PM CT on 12/12! https://ideail.org/IDEA2026EOY #IDEAil #EduSky

Join Stefanie Crawford and Don Sturm is 🤔 as they sit down with educator, author, edtech whisperer, and IDEAcon 2026 Thought Leader Marcus Stein to explore what it really means to make professional learning human. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast #IDEAil #EduSky #IDEAcon

IDEA turns 39 today! Still inspiring. Still connecting. Still transforming teaching and learning through innovation. Grateful for every educator who makes this mission real. 🧡 #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky

December's ideaU sessions on Joyful Classrooms are here, and you don't want to miss all the JOY being spread with sessions by Tisha Richmond, Steph Sukow, and Dr. DSNY! Learn more and register today at https://www.ideaillinois.org/ideaU.

2024-2025 IDEA Mini-Grant Award winner Heather McCarthy is sharing her journey from having her idea funded to its fruition. See how the Aviation Club allowed students to be empowered learners and invested decision makers. http://www.ideaillinois.org/aviationclubblog. #IDEAil #EduSky

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025-2026 IDEA Mini-Grant Awards! These educators are from across the state and represent 10 different IDEA chapters. We're excited to see how these educators' innovative and creative ideas will impact students! #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky

Five hours remain to submit your ideas that are begging to be shared at IDEAcon 2026 in February! Help shape the future of education with us and submit your proposals tonight at https://bit.ly/ideacon26cfp2. #IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Join Stefanie Crawford and Don Sturm is 🤔 as they sit down with 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year and an #IDEAcon 2026 Keynote Speaker @drmahmood.bsky.social to explore what it really means to build belonging in schools. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky

Don't miss the second round of call for proposals for #IDEAcon that is OPEN through Friday, November, 14! Perfect for an idea you’ve been cultivating or a brand new spark. Your idea might be exactly what someone else needs to transform their practice. https://bit.ly/ideacon26cfp2#IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky