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What are the best starter resources for teaching coding? How can I build my CS teaching confidence? How do you sustainably build a CS program in a rural district? Cody has the answers!
The next generation of makers and designers are current Illinois students. Hear how 3rd graders are using TinkerCAD and 4th graders are engineering adaptive and assistive devices in their classroom
Winners of the inaugural Illinois AI Challenge share what inspired their project, what they learned from their experience, and how AI is impacting their educational life.
K-12 IT teams are often isolated. Peer-led mentorship can break that norm. We hear from a current and a former mentee to learn about school tech leadership’s steep learning curve
Looking for replacement parts? Want to stock up on instructional supplies? Here are four strategies for using the Marketplace to search for everything on your district’s shopping list.
Redistributing key programs, Title funding consolidation, and potential closure – everything that is (and isn’t) changing in federal education policy and procedure based on 2025 announcements.
Students from Walter Payton College Preparatory High School earned recognition for their AI-powered solution for optimizing patient triage at local health clinics.
2025 brought a lot of change to federal education policies and procedures. Our seasoned Washington expert reviews what’s changing, what isn’t, and how your district can plan confidently in uncertain
Start fresh with these student-focused strategies for breaking digital dependency, adding intentionality, and building healthy boundaries – both now and throughout the school year.
Purchasing devices and supplies from Amazon can feel thrifty, but relying on it means leaving benefits on the table. Pre-negotiated contracts offer savings and support that enhance ROI in the
Our Thanksgiving tradition is back for a second helping! Hear shoutouts for the totally rad apps and resources that engage students, spark creativity, and make teaching just a little bit
The Learning Technology Center (LTC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Mini-Grant awards, providing $4,000 to support hands-on, technology-enhanced classroom projects across Illinois. This year’s grants fund initiatives in
AI in the classroom doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our guest highlights how AI-guided virtual field trips and project-based assessments can help students create, explore, and think in fresh ways.
The DOJ’s April 2024 rule requires all public schools to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by April 2027—covering websites, apps, PDFs, and learning platforms.
In today’s classrooms, the real measure of edtech success isn’t how many tools are used, but whether technology empowers students to lead, create, and learn with purpose.
Which model should you buy? What software will students use? And how do you keep your 3D printer from becoming yet another pricey gadget collecting dust? An expert offers a
Special education students, guided by teacher Sarah Bird and coach Patricia Ferris, built an AI tool to support OT exercises—showcasing how risk-taking, collaboration, and strong networks can turn real-world challenges
The Illinois Technology Specialist endorsement certifies educators to lead technology integration, support colleagues, and promote innovative, effective use of digital tools in schools.
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