Melissa Lim
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Living large in the biggest little city in the PNW, Portland, OR.
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook for State and Local Leaders www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/p...
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook for State and Local Leaders
Close the digital design divide with strategies for state/local leaders to support sustained, tech-integrated professional learning in K-12 education.
www.gettingsmart.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook for State and Local Leaders www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/p...
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of 'When'
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of 'When'
Learn how to become a strategic learning organization and align your educational initiatives for better outcomes.
www.gettingsmart.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of 'When'
As More AI Tools Emerge in Education, so Does Concern Among Teachers About Being Replaced - EdSurge News
As More AI Tools Emerge in Education, so Does Concern Among Teachers About Being Replaced - EdSurge News
As new generative AI tools for education emerge, educators and education leaders are pushing to keep humans at the center of teaching and learning.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
As More AI Tools Emerge in Education, so Does Concern Among Teachers About Being Replaced - EdSurge News
How Sci-Fi Taught Me to Embrace AI in My Classroom - EdSurge News
How Sci-Fi Taught Me to Embrace AI in My Classroom - EdSurge News
This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here.Growing up as a sci-fi geek, the promise of humanity's ...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How Sci-Fi Taught Me to Embrace AI in My Classroom - EdSurge News
Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve - EdSurge News
Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve - EdSurge News
“Black children’s brilliance wasn’t dimmed by ability, but by systems too broken — or too indifferent — to see them. I stopped begging to do what was ...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve - EdSurge News
The Power of a School Lunch With SNAP Benefits in Limbo - EdSurge News
The Power of a School Lunch With SNAP Benefits in Limbo - EdSurge News
“School students need to be well-nourished to be ready to learn.”
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November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The Power of a School Lunch With SNAP Benefits in Limbo - EdSurge News
A 5-Step Plan for Encouraging Teachers to Implement Technology in Lessons
A 5-Step Plan for Encouraging Teachers to Implement Technology in Lessons
Making sure teachers are involved in implementing new technology can help them feel more comfortable with using it.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A 5-Step Plan for Encouraging Teachers to Implement Technology in Lessons
Using AI to Support Universal Design for Learning in Elementary School
Using AI to Support Universal Design for Learning in Elementary School
These tech tools provide elementary teachers with ways to differentiate instruction, increasing student engagement and choice.
www.edutopia.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Using AI to Support Universal Design for Learning in Elementary School
4 Ways to Guide Disengaged Students to Try Again
4 Ways to Guide Disengaged Students to Try Again
There are many reasons why students disengage in school. The tips here are not a panacea, but both research and teacher experience demonstrate that they can help.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
4 Ways to Guide Disengaged Students to Try Again
Setting Students Up for Success During Independent Work Time
Setting Students Up for Success During Independent Work Time
Teachers can use these ideas to coach students on how to stay focused and deepen their learning outside of whole group instruction.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Setting Students Up for Success During Independent Work Time
How We Ensure AI Delivers for Students and Educators www.the74million.org/article/how-...
How We Ensure AI Delivers for Students and Educators
Wang and Almquist: Generative AI promises to unlock new opportunities in education. We need to build systems that ensure it delivers on its promise.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
How We Ensure AI Delivers for Students and Educators www.the74million.org/article/how-...
This AI authorship protocol aims to keep humans connected to thinking
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November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This AI authorship protocol aims to keep humans connected to thinking
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
AI and learning: A new chapter for students and educators blog.google/outreach-ini...
AI and learning: A new chapter for students and educators
How Google approaches AI and education, from our tools to our commitment to responsibility.
blog.google
November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
AI and learning: A new chapter for students and educators blog.google/outreach-ini...
Of AI and Our Desire to Believe the Kids are Alright
Of AI and Our Desire to Believe the Kids are Alright
We need thoughtful commentary on tech’s implications for learning. John McWhorter’s shrug of an <em>Atlantic</em> essay was anything but.
www.educationnext.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Of AI and Our Desire to Believe the Kids are Alright
Students Want Schools to Incorporate AI in Learning But Express Some Fears
Students Want Schools to Incorporate AI in Learning But Express Some Fears
Survey & panel find schools are lagging behind their students in using AI; HS kids worry about letting it think for them, being accused of plagiarism.
www.the74million.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Students Want Schools to Incorporate AI in Learning But Express Some Fears
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
MIT Associate Professor Justin Reich is working to help k-12 educators by listening to and sharing their stories about AI in the classroom.
news.mit.edu
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools
What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools
It can take years to collect evidence that shows effective uses of new technologies in schools. Unfortunately, early guesses sometimes go seriously wrong.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools
Students express hope — and fear — over classroom AI use
Students express hope — and fear — over classroom AI use
Students said in a Project Tomorrow survey that they’re optimistic about the potential benefits of AI in their learning, but more school guidance is needed.
www.k12dive.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Students express hope — and fear — over classroom AI use
How People Around the World View AI
How People Around the World View AI
Most adults across 25 countries are aware of AI, and people are generally more concerned than excited about its effects on daily life.
www.pewresearch.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
How People Around the World View AI
What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
Data centers accounted for 4% of total U.S. electricity use in 2024. Their energy demand is expected to more than double by 2030.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids
How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids
About four-in-ten parents say they could be doing better at managing their kid’s screen time. A larger share – 58% – say they’re doing the best they can.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids
How kids are getting around classroom phone bans www.fastcompany.com/91421003/kid...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
How kids are getting around classroom phone bans www.fastcompany.com/91421003/kid...
Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it | CNN
Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it | CNN
Technology use is prevalent for most kids, including younger ones. Here’s how parents can limit use of smartphones and social media before children are old enough.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it | CNN
Why Using AI Is Fine for Teachers but Not for Students
Why Using AI Is Fine for Teachers but Not for Students
A high school teacher shares how he explains to students that using AI will hinder their ability to build strong writing skills.
www.edutopia.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Why Using AI Is Fine for Teachers but Not for Students