What’s on your mind re: AI or classroom technology right now? @tatertutt.bsky.social and the @edutopia.org community want to know! Share your thoughts on the @teacher2teacher.bsky.social community forum here! ⬇️ www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...

What's on your mind re: AI or classroom technology right now?

If your school was going to host a tech summit, what topic(s) would you add to the docket? My most recent article, Why Your School Should Have a Tech Summit This Year, was sparked by a Substack post f...

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8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers www.edutopia.org/article/8-cl... I was deeply honored to be interviewed for this terrific Edutopia article by Paige Tutt, who did an outstanding job distilling different insights about how active teachers use (or don't use) AI in the classroom.

8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers

Setting clear, shared expectations around student AI use is uncharted territory for many teachers. Educators across disciplines and grade levels share their current policies.

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Confronted with a rapidly evolving technology, many educators have little precedent to draw on when creating classroom-level AI policy. For @edutopia.org, I asked 8 educators across disciplines/ grade levels how they establish shared values + expectations about AI use in their classrooms:

8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers

Setting clear, shared expectations around student AI use is uncharted territory for many teachers. Educators across disciplines and grade levels share their current policies.

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This behemoth of a story is really a constellation of many, many tiny moments w/ our @edutopia.org community: close observation in classrooms, quick meetings in hallways, mini chats between sessions at conferences, calls over Zoom, exchanges on social media, & most importantly a TON of listening!

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 2mo ago

Each school year, we pass the microphone to the Edutopia community to share honest reflections on what works, what’s weighing on you, and how you navigate the murky middle ground. Here are 8 of those big ideas, tried-and-true practices, and compelling discussions to revisit. 💡 #EduSky

Are you an upper-elementary to high school educator who uses tech in your classroom? I’m writing about routines that ensure tech use remains intentional (e.g. making closed laptops the default until students are instructed to open them), for Edutopia & would love to chat!

My latest for @edutopia.org: Producing this video—alongside my phenomenal EP Mel and the out of this world Gergo Varga (who brought this to life w/ his stellar collage art)—was SUCH a labor of love. If you can spare 1:30 - check it out! I hope this resonates with you the way it does with us. 💫

Heather Turner@techielibgrl.com · 2mo ago

Jason Reynolds asks a powerful question about AI in education: What happens when the tool disappears? This piece explores effort, literacy, resilience, and whether AI is quietly stealing students’ fortitude. (Sidenote: Luv Jason Reynolds ❤️) www.edutopia.org/video/jason-...

Have you or anyone in your school community tried a new practice that had a positive impact or transformed a process? If so, @edutopia.org wants to hear from you! www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...

Have you or anyone in your school community tried a new practice that had a positive impact or transformed a process?

Hi everyone! 👋🏼 With the end of the school year in sight, I’m curious to know what your takeaways are. Specifically, is there a new practice, big or small, that has positively impacted how a process i...

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AI.. cell phones.. willpower.. Angela Duckworth?! 🤯 You're missing out on articles like this (FULL of research-informed insights) if you're not subscribed to @edutopia.org's The Wired Classroom Next edition: Sunday, May 17th Here's a sneak peek of Duckworth's interview by @borywrites.bsky.social:

Angela Duckworth: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way Out

The renowned author and researcher explains how student willpower stacks up against powerful tools like cell phones and AI chatbots.

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For the latest edition of @edutopia.org's tech newsletter The Wired Classroom, I joined the masterful @stephenmerrill.bsky.social to make the case for one tool worth rediscovering. 👀 Hard to describe what an honor it is to share a byline w/ someone I look up to this much! 🤯✨

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 4mo ago

With the right activities and student buy-in, an empty notebook can become one of the most reliable and revealing pieces of “technology” inside your classroom. 📒 #EduSky

To close out the school year, @tatertutt.bsky.social gets to do something she loves to do: turn to all of you! Each year, for our annual roundup, we ask: What’s been on your mind this school year? Share your thoughts in our community forum: https://edut.to/4cgNCFR

Well, I'm not surprised, but engagement with this @edutopia.org Jam Session on AI has been pretty amazing so far. I'm jamming and sharing and learning lots. Join us, now through Saturday! #teachers #AI #EduSkyAI #EduSky www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...

March 2026 Jam Session: Teaching Writing in the Age of AI

Welcome! 👋 Drop your questions—or share how you are navigating teaching writing in the age of AI—in the thread below!Join our hosts for a thoughtful conversation about how to approach writing instruct...

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For several summers as a kid, my mom put me in theater camp. Acting class, vocal & dance lessons, plus.. improv 🫠 I HATED standing in front of everyone, thinking on the fly. Dreaded it. Those uncomfortable moments built something I didn’t expect, though: confidence. My latest for @edutopia.org:

3 Ways to Help Students Become Confident Public Speakers

By lowering the stakes and offering regular (fun) practice, even the most reluctant speakers can build this vital skill.

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On a very hot day in June, I took a risk. I made a beeline to the front of the room at ISTE so I could shake hands w/ Jason Reynolds. Nervously, I blurted out, "I know you have to leave, but my editor would never forgive me if I didn't ask to interview you." My latest for @edutopia.org:

Jason Reynolds on What Fires the Imagination of Young Readers

The best-selling author on why "inappropriate" topics may be exactly what teen readers need, and the importance of raising the hair on the backs of readers' necks in the first 50 pages.

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One thing (of many) that I 🧡 about the @edutopia.org community: Educators always show up to support each other. 🫂 I asked who are the MUST-follow voices in education online. Over *700* comments FILLED w/ recommendations across our channels (Facebook, Instagram, + our Ask & Answer forum) 🤯

Who are the essential voices in education that you follow online?

Hey everyone! 😁 Edutopia’s working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want *your* recommendations! Who are the “must-follow” accounts that fuel your practic...

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Five years ago, my editor gave me a list of essential voices in education to follow online. Since then, SO many new ones have shaped my perspective and challenged my thinking. Now, we're crowdsourcing an updated version to share: Who do YOU consider a must-follow voice in education? 👀

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 5mo ago

We’re working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want your recommendations. 📣 Who are the “must-follow” accounts that fuel your practice?

Love when I get to speak to my younger self through my work. 💗 This one is dedicated to the little girl who used to throw her hands up and declare she was *bad at math* when she got stuck on something. Still not great at math to be fair 😅, but much more resilient. 💪 My latest for @edutopia.org:

6 Routines to Get Students Unstuck

When students are grasping at straws, these self-directed strategies help them to pause, make a plan, and pivot more effectively.

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One of the things I love about working at @edutopia.org: to write about education well, i need to stay current and consider a number of varying perspectives. Just started @biblioracle.bsky.social’s book! Couple chapters in, learning a ton, taking a lot of notes! Would love any other book recs!

It has been my pride and joy to steward @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, w/ @tfberger.bsky.social: This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳 This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.

Today marks 5 years of me working at @edutopia.org! 🤯 5 years of sharing what works in education. Could NOT do this without the help of so many extraordinary educators at all levels who give me their time & insights to blast out into the eduworld. Wish I could tag everyone. Thank YOU most of all 🧡

When I met @alanawinnick.bsky.social last year, I *knew* she was a game changer! 💫 I've had the pleasure of working w/ her twice now as an editor at @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/profile/alan... Today, I'm in Orlando for #FETC and get to see her kickoff the conference with a keynote!

And just like that... two more of my @edutopia.org pieces came out! ✍️ 1️⃣ The first, on creating a culture of active learners 🤔: www.edutopia.org/article/prop... 2️⃣ The second, on games for the MS and HS math class that are fun and foster robust skill-building 💪: www.edutopia.org/article/14-e...

Love getting to share the @edutopia.org homepage with my momma 🥰: My latest, on teaching students the value of slower, more deliberate thinking: www.edutopia.org/article/9-wa... And one from my mom, activities to help staff and students get to know each other: www.edutopia.org/article/comm...

Nothing makes me happier than writing a story about experiences that bring kids joy. 🥹 My latest for @edutopia.org, a fun one on unconventional afterschool clubs: Huge, HUGE shout out to the educators putting their time and energy into producing these meaningful and memorable moments for kids 🧡

10 Fun, Unexpected School Clubs Worth the Lift

From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return.

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My latest for @edutopia.org:

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 12mo ago

Recent research shows that 80% of middle school students are “already thinking seriously about what they want to do when they grow up” and “interested in ways to match their skills and interests with potential careers.” Here’s how to help them explore what’s possible. 🚀 #EduSky #MiddleSchool

Wanna shout out @marcusluther.bsky.social for jumping in and providing a great answer to my question! ⭐💡

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 12mo ago

Wondering how to create community with your students when your days are jam packed with lessons? Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social asked, “What are some small, unconventional things you do to build community with your students all-year round?” Check out the wealth of ideas from the community here.

A number of factors can prevent tests from accurately showing what students know. Years of research and veteran teacher expertise carve out a clear path forward. My latest for @edutopia.org: #assessment #EduSky

How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes

Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results.

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We need your help for an upcoming podcast episode about attention stamina! Tell us what you see in your class when students aren't able to focus (& how you respond): www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ... #EduSky

What are some signs that students are struggling to focus, and how do you respond in the moment?

For an upcoming podcast episode, we want to understand what you see in class when students struggle to focus. What routines do you use to help students build focus at the start of a new year? Thanks f...

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Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social spoke to technology integration specialists and facilitators, edtech coaches, principals, and classroom teachers to identify what schools are still getting wrong about tech integration—and the changes they can make this year to start getting back on track. #EdTech

6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration

Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year.

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When researching what can go wrong w/ #edtech integration (at the classroom/building/and district level), I found educators citing the exact same problems today that they flagged 10+ years ago. I went out searching for guidance on carving a path forward. My latest for @edutopia.org:

6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration

Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year.

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I'd be curious to know what @marcusluther.bsky.social and @mrrablin.bsky.social would say to this question 👀

Edutopia@edutopia.org · last yr.

Some books don't just shape us as people—they transform how we show up in our classrooms. Teachers, what book shaped you? #EdChat #EduSky #teachers