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This article breaks down the different ways that technology can be used in the classroom, with practical tips for implementing it.

Shawn Young
SVP, Product Management and Strategy, Core Classroom and Integrated Solutions

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Edtech expert, Dr. Kecia Ray, recently sat down with Jerry Almendarez, the superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District in California, to discuss embracing AI with the help of teachers and stakeholders.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Discover how game-based learning in the classroom helps to engage students by directly involving them in the learning process.

Aleksandr Hovhannisyan
Shaped Contributor

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AI Literacy Day is an initiative designed to introduce students to AI concepts, encourage ethical discussions, and inspire critical thinking about the role of AI in society. It provides educators with tools and resources to help students explore AI in a meaningful way and promotes an understanding of AI beyond just coding, emphasizing real-world applications and responsible use.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Learn about how Blue Springs School District in Missouri recognized the urgent need to address learning gaps and reduce the burden of catch-up while providing support and actionable data to inform teaching and better meet students' needs.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Sara Austin
Shaped Contributor

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From AI-generated learning podcasts to the reduction in EdTech sprawl, these are the current trends in education to watch in 2025.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Explore 7 innovative educational technology examples to use in the classroom. From virtual reality to AI, discover tools shaping the future of learning.

Christen Spehr
Shaped Editor

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

Teaching How To Write An Email

Learn how to teach email writing to students and focus on proper email etiquette so they can ask questions and send greetings to teachers, school staff, and even parents.

Sally Doulton
Teacher, Manhasset Secondary School, New York

Accelerated learning techniques for the classroom

Need to catch kids up or move them forward? Try these research-backed accelerated learning techniques.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

How To Calculate Social Media Engagement

Download these free math activities for students to teach them how to calculate the engagement of both real and fictional Instagram users.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

Effective Math Instruction

What does good math instruction look like? Dr. Matt Larson shares five components of effective math instruction in the modern classroom.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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Try these 10 virtual classroom management strategies to help when teaching is happening in an online classroom.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Math Tech In Classroom

Read about integrating technology in the math classroom and how math technology can be used as a tool to support teaching.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

Cellphones In Schools

Explore suggestions for what you can do differently to achieve a better result when it comes to managing student use of cellphones in classrooms.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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Learn about how educators are embracing technology in our 10th annual Educator Confidence Report and how they feel about the current state of education.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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7 facts about games in education are given, describing how games and gamification can be used to improve learning in education

Classcraft Staff

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In this article, we explore what policymakers can do to support educators in using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time so they can focus on student engagement.

Lindsay Dworkin
NWEA SVP of Policy and Government Affairs, HMH