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Tim Nash, a STEM and robotics teacher, says that his students are repurposing skills they learned in the Verizon Innovative Learning HQ lessons and bringing them to other subjects. “We have a journalism class that does weekly video announcements using [readily available video production apps],” Nash says. “It’s something new that we’re doing, because the kids now know how to use the tools in ways that can be implemented outside of the classroom.”Those video announcements are shared school-wide. And, as Nash points out, it’s “pretty cool” that middle-school students are stepping into these kinds of roles, inspired to branch out…
The very best tools to teach STEM can vary across a wide range of software, hardware, and active teaching techniques, so finding the ideal ones can be challenging.This guide aims to lay out some of the best options out there right now for teaching STEM to various ages and abilities. Each tool will offer a unique feature, which is listed front and center, so you can easily pick out the one, or ones, that will serve your classes best.From apps that teach coding using robots to software that gamifies math for engaged learning — there are lots of options to…
Charlotte, NC (Thursday, July 24, 2025)—Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) today announced an extension of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. With the renewal of this 22-year partnership, Louisiana teachers maintain access to innovative digital resources that foster engaging learning environments, spark student curiosity, and boost academic success. LPB is Louisiana’s largest digital classroom over the air, on every device, in schools, and in the community. LPB’s Educational Services Department is committed to providing extensive information, lesson plans, materials, and digital resources to support formal K-12 education statewide. Through…
After years of building up their digital ecosystems, school districts are entering a new phase. The question heading into the 2025-26 school year isn’t whether to use edtech. It’s which tools are working, which ones aren’t, and how to tell the difference.District leaders are under increasing pressure to improve student outcomes, support teachers, and use limited funds wisely. Technology remains a key part of that strategy, but not all tools contribute equally. The challenge is deciding what stays, what goes, and what truly delivers results.That challenge is compounded by the sheer volume of available metrics. Edtech companies often present usage…
In a rousing speech that brought hundreds of educators to their feet in the spirit of solidarity and action, AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram reminded TEACH attendees what the AFT stands for: the “relentless pursuit of a better public education system, a better body politic and, in fact, a better life for all.” Photo credit: Pamela Wolfe Calling out the “bully” in Washington, D.C., Ingram noted that elections matter, but he showed that teaching matters more. “Teaching is not a transactional partnership. … It’s a long-term proposition for human power and dignity,” he said, adding, “Teaching … is a revolutionary act.”As…
(Image credit: Michelle Chenevert)In her time as Director of Technology at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Michelle Chenevert has learned that opportunity sometimes arrives in unwelcome company.“In some cases, disasters have driven what we’ve had to do,” Chenevert says. “Hurricane Katrina didn’t affect Baton Rouge, but it affected nearby New Orleans. We had to open a night school for displaced students from New Orleans who lost their homes, but needed to finish school.”Chenevert and her team worked overnight, adding computer accounts to make sure students could login and access the wifi so they could graduate, and gain some sense…