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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.

You don’t have to start from scratch. Upload and make any of your favorite PowerPoints, Google Slides, and now, any video interactive. You can even upload videos directly from YouTube. Or, search our standards-aligned library of 8,500+ interactive lessons and videos across all grades and subjects.

Boost student participation with collaborative activities and formative assessments like Virtual Reality, Polls, Collaborate Boards, and game-based quizzes. Get student insights in real-time and in post-session reports.

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Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.
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NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
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Oct 23, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.
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Oct 22, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Tapestry provides free interactive 3D tours of the world's most fascinating places
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Oct 21, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

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The new scholarship tax credit program could help public school families pay for some educational services, but advocates worry it could do more harm than good.
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Oct 19, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

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The Army Software Factory: Software Solutions By Soldiers, For Soldiers
Oct 16, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The U.S. Army Software Factory at Austin Community College provides an opportunity for the Army to solve problems with Soldier-led solutions
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Oct 14, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The VR glasses offer some tantalizing teaching possibilities, but privacy concerns limit their use.
Beyond the Panic: Why Educational Leaders Must Contextualize AI Panic to Build True AI Literacy
Oct 13, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

By understanding the historic rhythm of technology panics, education leaders can more effectively guide their institutions as AI continues to evolve
I Still Do Not Know How to Code, But AI Helped Me Build Something Anyway
Oct 08, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

How AI has provided a way to experiment with everyday problems that I once assumed were beyond my technical reach.
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Oct 07, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

NowComment is a clever annotation tool that lets students discuss texts, images and videos in context.
Leading With Skateboard Wax: Letting Outrage Slide Off Your Back
Oct 06, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Leaders are constantly being tested, so managing your own reactions can be critical.
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Oct 05, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

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October 2026 Edtech Show & Tell
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Sep 30, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Mood Classroom is a free resource that gives teachers 20 short, click-and-play lessons designed to help children understand and regulate emotions
Why Family Trust Has Become a Strategic Priority for District Leaders
Sep 29, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

With public institutions facing increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations, trust has become one of the most valuable assets a school district can possess.
Tech & Learning Q&A: Digital Promise And The Edtech Procurement Framework
Sep 28, 2026 07:20 AM PDT

Tech & Learning Q&A: Digital Promise And The Edtech Procurement Framework
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Takeaways from table discussions from the most recent Texas Regional Leadership Summit
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A recent roundtable discussion from Tech & Learning’s Texas regional leadership summit.
What is Microsoft Learning Zone and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Sep 24, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Microsoft Learning Zone uses AI to help educators teach with interactive lessons.
Building A Playbook To Tackle Illiteracy
Sep 23, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Malcolm Mitchell, the keynote speaker for GaETC 2026, shares his playbook for literacy progress
What Students Can Teach Us About AI
Sep 22, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Conversations with students can provide educators with valuable information in regard to AI use in schools
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best for Back to School 2026
Sep 21, 2026 02:30 AM PDT

This annual award celebrates the products that offer schools versatility, value, and solutions to specific problems to support innovative, effective teaching and learning.
AI and Student Wellbeing: 5 Takeaways from Common Sense Media’s New Course
Sep 21, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Some students are interacting with AI in place of a friend or even a therapist. A new online course helps educators learn how to recognize the signs of dangerous AI use from their students.
8 Takeaways From UNESCO’s New White Paper: The Algorithm in the Room
Sep 18, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

What education leaders should take from UNESCO’s "The Algorithm in the Room"
What is Calm and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Sep 17, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Calm brings mindfulness and relaxation tools into the classroom to help students and teachers manage stress and focus.
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Sep 16, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The best free AI content and plagiarism detectors for educators.
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Sep 15, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Smart leadership can help your school do what matters most in education: Help kids win.
A Better Measure Than Screen Time
Sep 14, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

The question shouldn't be how much screen time should students have, but what they are doing, what are they learning, and is technology helping?
Preparing Students For Quantum Computing
Sep 10, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

Educators have many ways that they can help their students prepare for roles in the coming quantum computing revolution.
Beyond ChatGPT: 5 Ways Teachers Can Use RAG to Help Students Find Better Information
Sep 09, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

A retrieval-augmented generation tool (RAG) helps students move from asking AI for answers to asking it to help them find, examine, and explain evidence
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Sep 08, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

To check if paid programs and platforms are producing results, closer attention is needed to what happens after the purchase
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Sep 03, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

These are common mistakes for those new to the teaching profession, but are easy to overcome.
10 Reasons To Stop Giving Students A Rubric (And Foster New Learning)
Sep 02, 2026 02:00 AM PDT

When tech and AI can increasingly handle routine tasks, students need opportunities to build skills that come from not simply following a set of instructions