Teachers across the country are still asking... how do I actually use AI in my classroom in a way that helps students?
That's the right question... and it's where professional development can make the biggest difference.
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New from RAND: AI homework use is surging, and students are raising the critical thinking alarm themselves. What does your school's guidance say about this?
www.rand.org/news/press/2...
Teachers are teaching AI, but not how to build it. They're teaching students to *understand* it: How data shapes outputs. Where bias hides. Why guardrails matter. We can help!
www.edsurge.com/news/2026-03...
Start here ncce.org/professional...
YOU need research-backed guidance, not marketing hype. NCCE is tracking the Stanford report closely and will help schools ask the right questions about AI tools before investing.
This read is worth your time!
scale.stanford.edu/sites/defaul...
April birthdays: Lisa Abbett, Randy Hawkins, Aaron Hubler, Wendy Huriaux.
Happy April 1st! Please join NCCE in honoring the birthdays of these outstanding professional learning specialists throughout the entire month!
GOOOODDDD morning, Seattle! WE ARE ready to go for summits across #NCCE26. We can't wait to see you!
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Happy Birthday! February NCCE birthdays: Adam Blair, Julie Combs, Scott Davis, Tammy Dunbar.
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Weāre celebrating all the amazing NCCE birthdays this month. If thatās you:
š You rock.
š We appreciate you.
š Weāre partying in your honor (virtually).
Letās hear it for the birthday crew! š„³
#IAmNCCE #EdTech #FebruaryBirthdays #CelebrateYourPeople
Bright pink and white birthday graphic with fireworks, confetti, wrapped gifts, and slices of cake around the border. Center text reads January Happy Birthday and Happy Birthday to the members of our NCCE family who are celebrating a birthday this month followed by the names Lisa Bray, Joshua Ehret, Holly Lanham, Heather Kolde, and Andrew Pemberton.
Happy January! ALL month long, we'll be celebrating these AMAZING MTDA people as they celebrate their birthday! Cheers, friends!
#CelebrateGoodTimes #ComeOn #Let'sCelebrate #Birthdays
Festive birthday announcement graphic with red and gold balloons and gold confetti. The text in the center reads "December Happy Birthday!" followed by "Happy Birthday to the members of our NCCE family who are celebrating a birthday this month." Below, the names listed are Marianne Blair, Monica Crane, Ptosha Maclin, Jennifer Marshall, Bobby Myers, Charity Nix, Bradley Smrstick, and Clinton Weinberg.
It's the most wonderful time of the year... to celebrate the birthdays of these wonderful NCCE people!
Happy birthday... and cheers to you!
Happy birthday this month to all of the amazing NCCE people! Have a wonderful celebration!
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š Want to bring Minecraft to your classroom, school, or district?
Learn more about our professional learning opportunities here: ncce.org/professional...
#MinecraftEducation #MicrosoftEDU #IAmNCCE
and critical thinking in students.
At NCCE, we believe in tools that help students dream, build, and problem-solveāand Minecraft Education does exactly that.
This week, our NCCE team is partnering with Stride teachers nationwide to explore the power of Minecraft Education Edition in the classroom! š®š”
A huge shoutout to Charity Nix and Kelley Predieri for leading inspiring sessions and showing how Minecraft can spark creativity, collaboration,
Colorful birthday graphic with floating balloons and confetti, celebrating October birthdays for NCCE team members including Mike Agostinelli, Kristi Collins, Tim Galles, Jason Neiffer, John Pauls, Kelley Predieri, and Kelly Williams.
Falllll is here! Happy birthday to these NCCE superstars celebrating in the month of October!
With 44% of teachers reporting burnout ļæ¼, practical AI tools arenāt optionalātheyāre essential. Microsoftās Copilot resource hub shows how schools can adopt AI thoughtfully.
Explore here: adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilo...
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š Discover Nano Banana ā Googleās AI model in Gemini for schools! A Google AI team member showcases quick outfit swaps, backdrop changes, and photo remixes, ideal for student projects and boosting classroom creativity. š„ Watch the demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zvk... #EdTech #AIinEducation
A close-up of several people stacking their hands together in a gesture of teamwork and unity.
Schools thrive on teamwork. This Labor Day, we honor all who make learning possibleāteachers, administrators, librarians, bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, counselors, grounds staff, IT staff, and more. Thank you for your vital, unseen work every day.
#IAmNCCE #LaborDay
Great article on teachers using AI! www.wired.com/story/teache...
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Take a peek and tell us: Which of these would make the biggest difference in your school?
š Read the full list: www.techlearning.com/news/edtech-...
#IAmNCCE #EdTech #K12Education #EdLeaders #DigitalLearning #ClassroomTechnology #SpecialEducation #AIinEducation #Chromebook #InstructionalTechnology
š„ļø Curious about whatās new in the edtech world?
Tech & Learningās August 2025 Edtech Show & Tell rounds up some fresh tools hitting classroomsāfrom a compact Acer Chromebox Mini to AI-powered platforms for supporting special education. Itās a quick look at whatās emerging this year.
Read the full article here: www.techlearning.com/news/what-wo...
š How is your district using data to shape edtech choices this year?
#IAmNCCE #EdTech #K12Education #EdLeaders #DigitalLearning #AIinEducation #EdPolicy #InstructionalTechnology #FutureOfLearning #DataDrivenEd #EdTechTrends
Picture of a laptop screen showing a data dashboard.
Which edtech tools actually make a difference in schoolsāand which donāt? š¤
This new piece from Tech & Learning digs into the data K-12 leaders need to guide decisions for 2025ā26.
Picture of a teacher and student referring to a laptop screen with a resource called "Understanding My Digital Footprint."
Common Sense Media just launched a new version of their free digital citizenship curriculum designed to help Kā12 students think critically, stay safe, and thrive in todayās digital world.
Explore the new curriculum here: www.commonsense.org/education/di...
š©š« Teachersāif youāre looking for a creative way to introduce or review concepts, Gimkit brings energy and excitement to your classroom.
Start now! www.gimkit.com or find out more here www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ8s...
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š” Did you know?
Gimkit turns everyday assignments, quizzes, and practice into an interactive game where students think, strategize, and collaborate.
š® With fast-paced live play, it blends the best of Kahoot! and Quizletāwhile adding its own twist that keeps learners engaged.
⨠Creativity + learning = stronger classrooms.
Canva Educationās August 2025 update adds new ways to remix, collaborate, and bring lessons to life.
š Watch the video: buff.ly/hWM6a8x
#IAmNCCE #CanvaEducation #EdTech #K12 #TeacherLife #DigitalLearning #EdLeaders #ClassroomCreativity #EdTechTools
With interactive examples and ready-to-go lesson ideas, you can help students become savvy media detectives without spending hours prepping.
š” Perfect for middle & high school classrooms
š¬ Letās discuss: How do you address misinformation in your classroom? COMMENT BELOW!