Melissa Lim
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Living large in the biggest little city in the PNW, Portland, OR.
AI, jobs, and the next generation
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AI, jobs, and the next generation
Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and the future of work. Explore how the next generation can harness AIâs potential while preserving human creativity, dignity, and opportunity.
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2026/06/10/ai-jobs-and-the-next-generation/
about 4 hours ago
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My teenage son is using AI to do his math homework. I'm now helping his school write its first AI policy.
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My teenage son is using AI to do his math homework. I'm now helping his school write its first AI policy.
When I noticed my son using AI to solve his math homework, I didn't know how to feel. I then helped the school implement a creative AI policy.
https://www.businessinsider.com/teenager-uses-ai-homework-mom-helped-school-write-ai-policy-2026-6
about 7 hours ago
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We Built the Machine, Then Blamed the Kids for Unplugging
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We Built the Machine, Then Blamed the Kids for Unplugging
We blame Gen Z and Gen Alpha for disengaging, but what if theyâre simply responding to a system that no longer rewards effort?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-culture-mental-health/202606/we-built-the-machine-then-blamed-the-kids-for-unplugging
about 12 hours ago
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Can evidence compete with a story people want to believe?
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Can evidence compete with a story people want to believe?
Folks are beginning to pushback on the anti-edtech narrative. Will anyone care?
https://adamsparks.substack.com/p/can-evidence-compete-with-a-story
about 16 hours ago
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Help ProPublica Report on Education
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Help ProPublica Report on Education
ProPublica needs your help to track how the upheaval of public education is affecting schools and colleges in your community. Take a few minutes to join our source network and help guide our coverage.
https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/help-propublica-report-on-education
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Education Department transfers key special ed, civil rights functions
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Education Department transfers key special ed, civil rights functions
The departments of Health and Human Services and Justice will receive core special education and civil rights responsibilities under the agreements.
https://www.k12dive.com/news/education-department-transfers-key-special-ed-civil-rights-functions/823022/
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Despite fewer exit plans, teacher stress, burnout still high
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Despite fewer exit plans, teacher stress, burnout still high
Though teacher turnover appears to be on the decline, Rand Corp. finds wage gaps and stress rates remain issues for the profession.
https://www.k12dive.com/news/signs-of-stabilization-stress-exit-plans-down-for-teacher-workforce/822932/
1 day ago
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AI Wonât Replace Educators. But It is Changing How Students Learn
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AI Wonât Replace Educators. But It is Changing How Students Learn
The question for educators: How to know when AI supports real learning.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/ai-wont-replace-educators-but-it-is-changing-how-students-learn
1 day ago
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Weingarten: Kidsâ Attention Crisis Demands Widespread Curbs on AI and Tech
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Weingarten: Kidsâ Attention Crisis Demands Widespread Curbs on AI and Tech
AFT president calls for AI, screen limits but stops short of proposing a âChromebook bonfire.â
https://www.the74million.org/article/weingarten-kids-attention-crisis-demands-widespread-curbs-on-ai-and-tech/
2 days ago
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Survey: Young People Turn to AI to Be âTheir Real, Unfiltered Selvesâ
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Survey: Young People Turn to AI to Be âTheir Real, Unfiltered Selvesâ
New research shows 1 in 3 young people use AI for personal, relational support or engaging intimately with characters and personas.
https://www.the74million.org/article/survey-young-people-turn-to-ai-to-be-their-real-unfiltered-selves/
2 days ago
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5 Questions to Help Schools and Districts Make Smarter Ed Tech Decisions
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5 Questions to Help Schools and Districts Make Smarter Ed Tech Decisions
Eroh & Malipatil: If a tool does not improve learning, help teachers or advance a clear instructional goal, it does not belong in the classroom.
https://www.the74million.org/article/5-questions-to-help-schools-and-districts-make-smarter-ed-tech-decisions/
3 days ago
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EdSurge Podcast: Your Kids Know More About AI Than You Do
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EdSurge Podcast: Your Kids Know More About AI Than You Do
Schools are racing to write AI policies, but what if the policy is not the first step?
https://www.edsurge.com/news/your-kids-know-more-about-ai-than-you-do
3 days ago
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I Built an AI Grading Tool. Then a Student Thanked Me for Words I
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I Built an AI Grading Tool. Then a Student Thanked Me for Words I
How to keep teachers in charge when AI does the grading.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/i-built-an-ai-grading-tool-then-a-student-thanked-me-for-words-i-didnt-write
7 days ago
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The skeptic's guide to consuming AI research with a pinch of salt
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The skeptic's guide to consuming AI research with a pinch of salt
Theoretically rigorous studies aren't enough if they study only a part of the picture
https://platforms.substack.com/p/the-skeptics-guide-to-consuming-ai
7 days ago
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Do We Have To?: Making the Most of Summer Training
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Do We Have To?: Making the Most of Summer Training
Even mandated professional learning sessions can be worthwhile if you focus on connecting them to your own problems of practice.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-find-value-mandatory-teacher-training
8 days ago
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Effectively Leading Your School Through Change
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Effectively Leading Your School Through Change
Leaders can ensure that their teams understand why things are shifting and feel prepared to adjust their work in response.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/effectively-leading-your-school-through-change
8 days ago
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Increasing Studentsâ Opportunities to Respond Boosts Thinking and Engagement
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Increasing Studentsâ Opportunities to Respond Boosts Thinking and Engagement
Students will participate more if you give them frequent, low-stakes chances to interact with content all throughout a lesson.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/increasing-opportunities-to-respond-otrs
8 days ago
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The IKEA Effect: You Built It, Youâre Invested in It
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The IKEA Effect: You Built It, Youâre Invested in It
People become more invested when they help shape the systems around them, and teachers and school leaders can use that to create a strong school culture.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/ikea-effect-using-belonging-build-school-culture
8 days ago
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A perspective from educators and students. The Battle Over A.I. in the Classroom
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/podcasts/the-daily/battle-over-ai-in-school.html?searchResultPosition=1
9 days ago
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AI Is Not Your Teammate. And That's a Good Thing. - Kenneth Shelton
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AI Is Not Your Teammate. And That's a Good Thing. - Kenneth Shelton
Over the past few years, Iâve watched a growing number of speakers, consultants, and technology advocates describe artificial intelligence as a teammate, collaborator, colleague, co-teacher, orâŠ
https://kennethshelton.net/ai-is-not-your-teammate-and-thats-a-good-thing/
14 days ago
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Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
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Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/05/nx-s1-5779757/school-ai-education-students-teachers-poll-critical-thinking
17 days ago
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I've been testing this app for the last couple of months. It's really fun to see what's recommended and what suggestions I get. Congrats on the release!đđ»đđ
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Meet Dreambeans, an app that connects you with what matters
Dreambeans uses Googleâs latest AI capabilities to proactively curate daily stories that connect you with what matters most.
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/dreambeans/
22 days ago
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Some States Are Banning Much More Than Phones in Schools. Thatâs a Huge Mistake
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Some States Are Banning Much More Than Phones in Schools. Thatâs a Huge Mistake
Culatta: Bills forbidding use of technology in the classroom will deny students essential skills and train them for a world that no longer exists
https://www.the74million.org/article/some-states-are-banning-much-more-than-phones-in-schools-thats-a-huge-mistake/
23 days ago
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Should Joining Social Media Be Treated Like Getting A Driverâs License? | KQED
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Should Joining Social Media Be Treated Like Getting A Driverâs License? | KQED
Jean Twengeâs new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World updates her research while offering guidance for families.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/65881/should-joining-social-media-be-treated-like-getting-a-drivers-license
23 days ago
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Using LLMs To Improve Workplace Social Skills | Stanford HAI
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Using LLMs To Improve Workplace Social Skills | Stanford HAI
Practicing specific social skills with AI chatbots helps users build confidence and competence.
https://hai.stanford.edu/news/using-llms-to-improve-workplace-social-skills
24 days ago
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Creating Communicators and Critical Thinkers: Soon There Will Be A Test For That
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Creating Communicators and Critical Thinkers: Soon There Will Be A Test For That
âSoftâ or âdurableâ skills are becoming more important for students, but there's been little effort to define what makes someone good at them â until now.
https://www.the74million.org/article/creating-communicators-and-critical-thinkers-soon-there-will-be-a-test-for-that/
24 days ago
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I Tell My Students Writing Is Hard. I Still Ask Them to Do It Anyway. - EdSurge News
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I Tell My Students Writing Is Hard. I Still Ask Them to Do It Anyway. - EdSurge News
THE BEAUTIFUL BURDEN OF HARD WORK: Poet and educator katie wills evans, an EdSurge Voices of Change fellow during the 2022-2023 school year, ...
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2026-04-01-i-tell-my-students-writing-is-hard-i-still-ask-them-to-do-it-anyway
28 days ago
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Beyond the Engagement Trap: A New Design Architecture for Children & AI
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Beyond the Engagement Trap: A New Design Architecture for Children & AI
Lately, Iâve been thinking about a fundamental shift in the architecture of childrenâs media. For years, our national conversation has centered on screen time and online safety. Both remain critical.âŠ
https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/2026/05/06/beyond-the-engagement-trap/
28 days ago
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Responsible Inference Engines: Safeguarding Students with Learning Differences in the AI Era
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Responsible Inference Engines: Safeguarding Students with Learning Differences in the AI Era
Explore the importance of prioritizing students with disabilities in AI policy to ensure fair and effective educational support.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2026/04/22/responsible-inference-engines-safeguarding-students-with-learning-differences-in-the-ai-era/
29 days ago
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Feedback Bias? How AI Adjusts Replies Based on Race and Gender, Research Finds | KQED
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Feedback Bias? How AI Adjusts Replies Based on Race and Gender, Research Finds | KQED
Identical essays get different feedback in Stanford study and that can have consequences on what students learn.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/66299/feedback-bias-how-ai-adjusts-replies-based-on-race-and-gender-research-finds
29 days ago
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How Finnish Education Inspires U.S. Schools, Still | KQED
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How Finnish Education Inspires U.S. Schools, Still | KQED
The Finnish education model shot to global prominence in 2001, but has since fallen. But the lessons of Finland still resonate with educators and parents, so much so that some U.S. schools areâŠ
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/66177/how-finnish-education-inspires-u-s-schools-still
29 days ago
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Should schools limit kidsâ screen time? The science is murky
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Should schools limit kidsâ screen time? The science is murky
Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-schools-limit-kids-screen-time-the-science-is-murky/
29 days ago
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These Schools Banned Cellphones and the Results Were Meh
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These Schools Banned Cellphones and the Results Were Meh
Thereâs an innate tension between school safety and studentsâ civil rights. The 74âs Kathy Moore keeps you up to date on the news you need to know.
https://www.the74million.org/article/these-schools-banned-cellphones-and-the-results-were-meh/
30 days ago
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11 AI Prompts Every Teacher Should Know
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11 AI Prompts Every Teacher Should Know
A useful guide that can help teachers save time, spark engagement and help students actually learn.
https://www.the74million.org/article/11-ai-prompts-every-teacher-should-know/
30 days ago
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I really miss those PLN days on Twitter. Grow Your Own Professional Learning Network This Summer
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Grow Your Own Professional Learning Network This Summer
A Professional Learning Network offers a practical, sustainable way to grow as a teacher. Dr. Curtis Chandler shares a summer game plan to build your own PLN.
https://www.middleweb.com/53367/never-stop-learning-growing-your-own-pln/
about 1 month ago
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Whatâs the AI Endgame? (w/Chris Hayes)
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Whatâs the AI Endgame? (w/Chris Hayes)
How should you feel about the AI boom? In this episode of âGalaxy Brain,â Charlie Warzel speaks with Chris Hayes about how to emotionally calibrate our response to this dizzying AI moment. HayesâŠ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8UeSn1XeU
about 1 month ago
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Should Schools Get Rid of Homework? The Answer is Complex and AI Contributes | KQED
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Should Schools Get Rid of Homework? The Answer is Complex and AI Contributes | KQED
Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/66311/should-schools-get-rid-of-homework-the-answer-is-complex-and-ai-contributes
about 1 month ago
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Want to Lighten Your Mental Load? First, Let Go of These Gender Myths | KQED
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Want to Lighten Your Mental Load? First, Let Go of These Gender Myths | KQED
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/66329/want-to-lighten-your-mental-load-first-let-go-of-these-gender-myths
about 1 month ago
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Using Technology to Enhance Student Voice
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Using Technology to Enhance Student Voice
These tips help elementary teachers purposefully select digital tools that provide students a chance to express themselves.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/technology-boost-student-voice
about 1 month ago
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What It Takes to Retain Teachers in High-Needs Schools
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What It Takes to Retain Teachers in High-Needs Schools
By leading with compassion, school administrators can help make teachersâ work feel more sustainable.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/teacher-retention-high-needs-schools
about 1 month ago
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Giving Students Choice to Boost End-of-Year Engagement
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Giving Students Choice to Boost End-of-Year Engagement
Students tend to lose focus a little as summer draws near, and these simple ideas for promoting their autonomy help keep them on track.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/student-choice-end-year-engagement
about 1 month ago
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Tech-Free January
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Tech-Free January
I cut technology out of my classroom for a month. Here's how it went.
https://fivetwelvethirteen.substack.com/p/tech-free-january
about 1 month ago
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Should Laptops Really Go the Way of Cell Phones?
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Should Laptops Really Go the Way of Cell Phones?
Having won the battle on phones, some public intellectuals are calling for laptops to disappear from classrooms, too. Many teachers say that would be a mistake.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/should-laptops-really-go-the-way-of-cellphones
about 1 month ago
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Using Technology to Help Students Develop College and Career Skills
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Using Technology to Help Students Develop College and Career Skills
A variety of tech tools can help students gain experience with formal business practices related to communication and time management.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/technology-college-career-preparation
about 1 month ago
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How AI Killed a 133-Year-Old Princeton Tradition
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How AI Killed a 133-Year-Old Princeton Tradition
The schoolâs famous Honor Code was no match for chatbot-enabled cheating.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/princeton-ai-honor-code/687144/
about 1 month ago
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Latest Canvas Attack Shows Schools Still Struggle With Cybersecurity - EdSurge News
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Latest Canvas Attack Shows Schools Still Struggle With Cybersecurity - EdSurge News
A cyberattack against one of the worldâs largest digital education platforms has forced attention onto the vulnerability of U.S. schoolsâ data. ...
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2026-05-12-latest-canvas-attack-shows-schools-still-struggle-with-cybersecurity
about 1 month ago
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Screen Time Concerns Lead to Backlash Against Edtech Vetting Process - EdSurge News
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Screen Time Concerns Lead to Backlash Against Edtech Vetting Process - EdSurge News
SCHOOL SOFTWARE SCRUTINY: Legislators have pushed back against cellphones in the classroom but are now focused on ensuring school software on devices ...
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2026-05-07-screen-time-concerns-lead-to-backlash-against-edtech-vetting-process
about 1 month ago
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Philadelphia Middle Schoolers Explore How AI Changes Their Classrooms and Their Lives
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Philadelphia Middle Schoolers Explore How AI Changes Their Classrooms and Their Lives
Philly middle schoolers are examining AI â and questioning its impact on their lives.
https://www.the74million.org/article/philadelphia-middle-schoolers-explore-how-ai-changes-their-classrooms-and-their-lives/
about 1 month ago
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As AI Rewrites the Rules of Coding,
Code.org
Pushes to Reinvent Itself
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Free Kâ12 Curriculum for Computer Science and AI | Code.org
Bring computer science and AI education to your classroom with Code.orgâs free Kâ12 curriculum, hands-on projects, and teacher professional developmentâno prior experience needed.
https://Code.org
about 1 month ago
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Getting Beyond the Lightbulb Stage: Why AI Is Not Yet Transforming Education â Center on Reinventing Public Education
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Getting Beyond the Lightbulb Stage: Why AI Is Not Yet Transforming Education â Center on Reinventing Public Education
New AI tools are entering the ed tech market every day. But how are they actually playing out in schools and classrooms? Drawing on semi-structured interviews with more than 50 stakeholders across edâŠ
https://crpe.org/getting-beyond-the-lightbulb-stage-why-ai-is-not-yet-transforming-education/
about 1 month ago
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