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Explore Nearpod's award-winning K-12 interactive lessons, videos, and formative assessments. Built for distance learning, hybrid, and school-based settings.

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Pirro's special grand jury probing D.C. schools, city oversight of youth
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Aug 27, 2026 09:03 PM PDT
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Many early childhood centers, the backbone of New York City’s universal child care system, have not received money from the city for this school year, some day care operators said.
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Kylee Garber Creates a Learning Environment Where Students Belong
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Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities
Aug 27, 2026 11:39 AM PDT

A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
The Scandinavian Solution to A.I. in Schools
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Every minute of delay in regulating A.I. use in schools is another opportunity for Big Tech to fill the vacuum.
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EU-Cambodia partnership to boost teacher training - Khmer Times
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A Rutgers Dean Is Arrested Over ‘Upskirt’ Videos on His Personal Device
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Rutgers said that Josh Kohut, the dean of research at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, had been placed on leave and barred from the university’s campus in New Brunswick, N.J.
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With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.
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Students are already observing how AI is affecting their peers, their classrooms, and their own sense of what counts as authentic work.
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Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate scientist, after being fired.
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President Trump's Education Department is telling schools to stop considering race when it comes to school discipline.
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Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.
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Rumie gives students useful skills in minutes with this huge library of free, bite-sized digital lessons.
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How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University
Aug 21, 2026 05:52 AM PDT

The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.
Best AI-Powered Tutors for Education
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The best AI-powered tutors guide students towards genuine learning
Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended
Aug 20, 2026 02:00 PM PDT

Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Aug 20, 2026 01:01 PM PDT

The unemployment rate for 22- to 27-year-olds with higher education degrees is above the national average. Is artificial intelligence to blame?
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Aug 20, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Mamdani Sues City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides
Aug 19, 2026 02:47 PM PDT

New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union.
Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans
Aug 19, 2026 04:59 AM PDT

In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
Aug 19, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
Groups sue Trump administration over new foreign student visa rule
Aug 19, 2026 01:45 AM PDT

A coalition of labor unions and higher-education groups sued the Trump administration to stop a new rule limiting the time foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists can stay in the U.S.
College professor shares why she believes AI can help 'strengthen thinking'
Aug 19, 2026 01:41 AM PDT

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks Middlebury College Professor Allison Stanger why she believes the use of AI can improve her writing.
University of Michigan Names President After Prior Pick Faced Brain Cancer
Aug 18, 2026 02:26 PM PDT

The university chose a Vanderbilt academic, Cybele Raver, after a previous candidate for the role had to step down because of a brain cancer diagnosis.
Penn State Fraternity Members Are Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Case
Aug 18, 2026 02:13 PM PDT

More than a dozen current and former students from two fraternities were part of an operation that involved packaging drugs at fraternity houses, the authorities said.
Texas Tech University Is Using A.I. to Cut Left-Leaning Content
Aug 18, 2026 10:17 AM PDT

Texas Tech is using A.I. to cut left-leaning content in its curriculum. Some say the effort to ferret out forbidden topics is a dystopian academic nightmare.
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Aug 18, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs
Aug 17, 2026 11:21 PM PDT

Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frustration.
8 of the Best AI Teaching Tools
Aug 17, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Use these best AI teaching tools to educate across subjects with intelligent digital assistance.
What Are Outcomes-Based Contracts and Why Do They Matter?
Aug 14, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The outcome-based contract model can be a good way to increase efficiency and get more bang for the edtech budget buck.
Assessment After AI: Designing Student Work to Show Real Thinking
Aug 13, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Assessment after AI is not about fear, but rather about intentional and purposeful design
Teaching Veteran Students
Aug 12, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Veterans and active-duty military members together make up about 5% of college students in the U.S. Educator and retired Major General Matt Smith shares tips for connecting with these students.
View From The Top: How Edtech CEOs Lead Through Market Uncertainty
Aug 11, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Tammy Wincup, CEO of Securly, discusses the state of the edtech market and how edtech CEOs can effectively lead in the current climate.
What is NoodleTools And How Can I Use It to Teach?
Aug 10, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

NoodleTools is the research and citation assistance platform built to help make student life easier.
Winds Of Change: Launching A Virtual High School, Boosting CTE Pathways, and Supporting Digital Wellbeing
Aug 07, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Innovative Leader Award - Melissa McCalla, CTO for Pasadena ISD, shares how her district is addressing multiple edtech challenges.
Empowering The Fall Classroom: A Strategic Guide to 6 Essential AI Tools for Educators and Students
Aug 06, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

By integrating these AI tools thoughtfully, educators can empower students to become critical editors and auditors of data
What Is Dabble And Why Is It Helpful to Teachers?
Aug 05, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Dabble is a writing tool that helps users organize, save, and produce long writing drafts, and is perfect for thesis projects, novels, and more.
4 Times Not To Use AI as a Teacher or Student
Aug 04, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

From grading to lesson creation, these are some of the times when educators are finding it is best for them and their students to do things the old-fashioned way
What is Glint And How Can I Use It to Teach?
Aug 03, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Glint uses AI to help teachers quickly create visual supports, communication boards and more.
Thoughtfully Leveraging AI To Improve Learning Outcomes, Efficiency, And More
Jul 31, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Innovative Leader Award - Matt Kuhn of Volusia County Schools shares how his district has implemented AI for use by students, staff, and leaders.
What is CK-12 and How Can Teachers Use It?
Jul 30, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

CK-12 is an online education platform designed for K-12 teachers, schools, and families that offers customizable teaching and learning
Tips For Finding and Keeping Talent: A Conversation with Nate Lichte
Jul 29, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Nate Lichte, Chief Operations Officer of Lebra and a presenter at the upcoming EdExec Summit, shares how to build strong school culture
Neo vs. Chromebook: The Ultimate Classroom Bake-Off
Jul 28, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Has Apple finally built a laptop that belongs in the Chromebook conversation?
What is LIFT and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Jul 27, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

LIFT, or Literacy Intervention for Teens, is built to help older struggling readers succeed.
Helping Students Explore Space And The World Beyond Their Classrooms
Jul 24, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Innovative Leader Award - NASA Solar System Ambassador Tim Needles shares how exploring the world and space can provide learning experiences to infinity and beyond
Why Humans Still Own Writing: A Lesson For School Communities
Jul 23, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Writing is one of the most important critical thinking skills to help develop the mind and express creative thought, which AI cannot do
Tech & Learning Launches “Best for Back to School” Contest
Jul 22, 2026 02:57 AM PDT

Celebrating Exceptional Products That Support Educators Heading Back To School
Taking Flight: Getting A Middle School Aerospace Program Off The Ground
Jul 21, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Innovative Leader Award - Mary Decker of Franklin Special District offers 3 tips to help a middle school aerospace program take off
From Pitch to Partnership: A New Playbook for Marketing to School Districts
Jul 20, 2026 02:30 AM PDT

Insights education companies can use to evolve their marketing and sales strategies and build lasting partnerships with schools
What is Aqua from Adobe and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Jul 20, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Aqua from Adobe is a free drawing and illustrator tool designed specifically for kids.
4 Steps School Leaders Can Take To Improve Process Management
Jul 17, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Process management is an essential leadership task
Summer Prep To Protect Your School From AI-Enabled Explicit Content
Jul 16, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

3 actionable steps to guide your response when students use AI to generate explicit content
Teaching With TeacherServer: AI Resources Created By Teachers
Jul 15, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

A professor at the University of South Florida created this library of education-centric AI tools that is free for teachers.
Don't Panic — Yet: What the FCC's E-Rate Review Means for Schools
Jul 14, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Conversations With Kevin Hogan: Education policy attorney Reg Leichty explains why the FCC's inquiry into sunsetting E-Rate is a serious threat, why screen time is a red herring in this brouhaha, and what district leaders can do about it
What is TeacherForge and How Can I Use It To Teach English?
Jul 13, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

TeacherForge is the AI lesson generator that really can help.
What A Geoinfluencer Can Teach Us About Geography–And Critical Thinking
Jul 10, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The continuing popularity of geolocation challenges suggests that people have not lost their appetite for discovery–and critical thinking.
4 Things Every New Teacher Should Remember
Jul 09, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

If you're new to teaching, it particularly helps to remember that you’re not the only one navigating some difficult waters.
Handling Student Personal Relationships With AI
Jul 08, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

What to be aware of and do if your student is in a toxic or troubling relationship with an AI chatbot and how teaching AI literacy can help
Finding The Students Schools Miss: How Data, Relationships, and AI Are Unlocking Hidden Potential
Jul 07, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Equal Opportunity Schools CEO AJ Gutierrez on why more than half of students ready for advanced coursework go unidentified and how combining survey data, predictive analytics, and human judgment can change that.
What is PlayKids Learning and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Jul 06, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

PlayKids Learning offers a broad range of learning in one digital space.
Edtech Show & Tell July 2026: ISTELive Edition
Jul 01, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
Data Dashboards Aren’t Enough—AI Makes PD Smarter
Jun 30, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Peter Youngs of the University of Virginia and Edthena CEO Adam Geller on the future promise of personalized learning for teachers.