Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."

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If you've suffered anxiety over Autocrat stalling on Google Forms recently (and a lot of folks have, including me), you may be wondering, "What gives?" How could Autocrat, an amazing tool for automating mail merges for tons of uses, suddenly stop working reliably? The problem? Google Forms newfangled table formatting. As you can see, a simple step can resolve the issue:

Wow, looking forward to this! It was recorded back on March 13th and is now being released on November 4th, tomorrow. You'll be able to listen to it at: Listen to Episode 15: Classroom Technology

Instead of policies that reduce crime, we get rhetoric of locking up 'bad children.' It's counterproductive and expensive, and it distracts from real solutions that were working before Trump cut their...

Since I'm spending a LOT more time on Zorin Core Linux OS these days, I've taken some time to install all my favorite apps on it. Here's the rundown of my apps: Opera browser (it came with Brave, which I also use) Zoom MuCommander Mullvad VPN and browser Flameshot for screencaptures Signal for texting family and friends securely XnView MP…

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Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”

Paging through my notebooks for gems: Gen Ai transcription of notes: Prompting Tips for AI 1. Make it analyze first “Before giving an answer, break down key variables that matter for this question. Then compare multiple possible solutions before choosing the best one.” 2. Get it to self-criticize after it responds “Now analyze your response. What weaknesses, assumptions, or missing expectations/perspectives could be improved?

Discover how generative AI can help teachers create Common Core-aligned lesson plans in minutes. Learn practical prompts and classroom strategies using free AI tools.

Students meet a flood of AI slop and shrinking attention, so this issue shows how to teach critical thinking with AI, not around it, starting with How to Teach Critical Thinking When AI Does the Thinking and practical classroom routines. We synthesize new evidence from adolescent social media use and cognition and elementary screen time and achievement , and weigh a cultural case for long form reading. A quick Tech Alert on spotting bias in training data plus must read picks and fresh tools round it out.

In 2025, WordPress continues to be the backbone of accessible, customizable web publishing—especially for community organizations, libraries, and small businesses. Built on a robust open-source databa...

Why Students Need Clarity, Not Chaos. - The future of teaching with AI doesn’t require omniscience. It requires courage to draw lines, explain why they matter, and revise them together when the world shifts again.

Here's a linkshare to TCEA.org's Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) online learning opportunities. They have a variety of professional learning offerings. They have Transforming Teaching with Perplexity AI ($29), AI Tools for Educators ($44), AI-Amplified Educator ($149) featuring free BoodleBox Unlimited GenAI access for six months. What's cool is that you get free TCEA membership with all of them, a $49 value, and that membership is a gateway to a universe of curated online, learning opportunities, the global, world-wide TCEA Community, and, well, a wide variety of events you can attend in person to build those critical face to face relationships and connections.

What a fun project this was to work on! I got to share my affinity for BoodleBox AI while developing the TCEA AI in Education Journey for Individuals. I just have to share it with you, so please forgive me for sharing something I spent a LOT of time and effort on. Register Now TCEA AI-Amplified Educator Required Modules: 8…

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