This article was written and Published by Amy Passow — January 15th, 2025 Breaking the Universal Connectivity Imperative into actionable components can help schools act on its recommendations. From areas of progress to rising challenges, SETDA’s Universal Connectivity Imperative builds on past reports and connects to the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) assessment of the digital access divide. […]

This article was written and Published by The White House — January 16th, 2025 Today, Joining Forces, along with the Department of Defense and Department of Education (ED), announced new actions to support military children with disabilities and ensure they receive the services they need when they move schools. Together, these actions will address delays in services […]

This article was written and Published by InnovateEDU — January 16th, 2025 Project Unicorn is joining forces with edtech solution providers, state and local education agencies, and nonprofit groups to launch Moving with the Mission, a new initiative designed to empower seamless and secure Individualized Education Program (IEP) transitions for all military children, including a […]

This article was written and Published by Bill Bass — January 16th, 2025 Today’s classrooms must go beyond reading and writing skills. As a former high school English teacher, I constantly find myself looking for the stories in the world around me. Whether they happen through social media platforms or face-to-face conversations, our stories define […]

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. […]