This article was written and Published by Jonaki Mehta — January 9, 2025 Kellen Hedler, 11, is outgoing and gregarious. He dances on a hip-hop team, and he enjoys all kinds of sports. Adaline Whitmer, 7, is bubbly, yet shy. She’s starting to come out of her shell since she began cheerleading at a local […]

This article was written and Published by Laura Ascione, — January 16, 2025 Instead of avoiding AI, embrace it by leaning into best practices for more impactful teaching Key points: AI literacy is critical for students–and for teachers 6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI Navigation and guidance in the […]

This article was written and Published by Lauraine Langreo, — January 13, 2025 Layla Touchet was teaching 1st grade students a lesson on “the grumpies.” As part of the lesson, students were asked to write or draw two things that help them let go of grumpy feelings. But one of Touchet’s students was defiant. She […]

This article was written and Published by Linda Jacobson — December 12, 2024 Researchers say families are often stymied by inadequate supply, transportation challenges and confusing admissions policies. As a mom with three children who have autism, Ashley Pihlman has spent the past 10 years on a frustrating search for doctors, therapists and schools to […]

This article was written and Published by Kelly Paulson — August 26th, 2024 Author’s note: Language for speaking about or for a group one might not identify with can be fraught with challenges—preconceived ideas, ignorance, ableism, etc. Acknowledging that we are in various stages of understanding, for the purpose of this blog, the author has […]

This article was written and Published by Aziah Siid  — January 5, 2025 It’s an undisputed fact: The number of K-12 special education students is slowly but steadily rising, having increased significantly over the last decade. Studies also show that, of the nation’s roughly 7.5 million special education students, nearly 2 in 10 are Black. […]

This article was written and Published by  Paul W. Taylor, Ashley Silver, Julia Edinger, Jule Pattison-Gordon — December 13th, 2024 In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses, bridged the broadband gap, and prioritized accessible, user-friendly digital services. As 2025 nears, most jurisdictions still lack fully mature AI frameworks. Listen to this episode […]

This article was written and Published by Joseph Jones, T.J. Vari  — December 12th, 2024 Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators. Many new school leaders transition directly from the classroom to administrative roles, and the skills that made them successful as a teacher are […]

This article was written and Published by  Jessica Zimmer  — December 7th, 2024 In this article series, members of the NAESP Mastermind Group share problems of practice—and solutions. Principal Jessica Zimmer noticed students’ academic progress was being negatively impacted due to lack of family support. Here’s how she addressed it. Editor’s Note: The NAESP Mastermind […]

This article was written and Published by Lauraine Langreo   — December 9th, 2024 Matthew Marino, a professor at the University of Central Florida who studies the intersection of technology and special education, is excited about the potential of generative artificial intelligence for teaching and learning. AI is “going to open a whole new front for […]