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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Big news! ISTE+ASCD is bringing our social media channels together. To make that happen, we'll be closing this Bluesky account effective March 2, 2026. We hope you'll join us at @ISTE_ASCD on X to keep the conversations and community connections going!
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are proud to celebrate educators earning ISTE+ASCD Educator Certifications and expanding their impact on teaching and learning. Their achievement demonstrates growth, reflection, and a commitment to meaningful learning for students.   Learn more: iste.org/educator-cer...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Fresh off the press 📘 The 3rd edition of Total Participation Techniques by Pérsida Himmele & William Himmele just debuted—and made it to a New Jersey school training right on time. 60+ strategies to help every student think, respond, and engage. my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This Black History Month we are honoring Sheldon L. Eakins, an education leader, author, and founder of Purposeful Teaching Academy. Sheldon draws inspiration from Benjamin Banneker and reminds future leaders to lead with courage, curiosity, and compassion. How are you leading with purpose today?
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Join your peers at ISTELive 26 and the ASCD Annual Conference 26, June 28 to July 1 in Orlando or online to: ✨ Strengthen your leadership 🔎 Discover strategies 🤝 Connect with leaders Register by March 2 for the super early bird rate. event.ascd.org/2026/
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Differentiation has always been the goal, and today’s tools are changing what’s possible. Jessica Garner shares how AI can support diverse learners while protecting teacher capacity. Read more: www.ascd.org/el/articles/... ISTE+ASCD members get unlimited access.
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How AI Makes Differentiation Possible
AI tools provide a path to sustainable differentiation—helping teachers meet students’ needs without burning out.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The first weeks of school feel magical. Then reality hits. What helps classroom culture last? Intention, consistency, and a little joy. Catherine Cottingham shares how routines and micro-rituals help classroom culture stick all year. Read more: www.ascd.org/blogs/buildi... #ClassroomCulture
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
When educators respond to errors with curiosity, learning deepens. Wrong answers become reflection, momentum, and growth. What shifts when mistakes feel safe instead of risky? Try one strategy this week. www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #TeachingStrategies #StudentLearning
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
When learning starts with curiosity, purpose follows. Elizabeth Agro Radday shows how Personal Interest Projects connect academics to the real world. As AI is reshaping the academic landscape, PIPs build skills that matter beyond school. www.ascd.org/blogs/reigni... #StudentCenteredLearning
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Reigniting Purpose and Possibility in Learning with Personal Interest Projects
It’s time for more individualized, in-depth learning that bridges the academic and real world.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join ISTE+ASCD on Feb 20 at 10:00 AM ET for Prototyping and Pitching Your AI Innovator Project. Learn how to build simple prototypes, strengthen your pitch, and show responsible AI use. Register now: iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #AIInnovatorChallenge #AIinEducation
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
When school life speeds up, a coaching mindset helps leaders slow down with purpose. Coaching first builds trust and saves time by empowering educators to solve problems together. Read Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow by Melinda Glowacki: www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #InstructionalLeadership
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Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow
A coaching mindset brings calm to busy schools, strengthens relationships, and promotes problem solving among staff.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
ISTE+ASCD welcomes new members to our Board of Directors and shares leadership updates for 2026. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, Jamar Knox, and Jacqueline Smalls join the board, with Patricia Brown elected as incoming president-elect to serve alongside current president Jeremy Owoh. iste.org/news/iste-as...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Kicking off Black History Month by spotlighting Paula Polk, an ISTE+ASCD author with 16 years in education supporting multilingual learners PreK–12. Inspired by Mary McLeod Bethune, Paula reflects on the power of education to uplift communities and future generations. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackVoices
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Zachary Herrmann and Pam Grossman break down 5 common PD challenges—and what actually works in real classrooms. Want meaningful learning for students? Start with educators. Read more: ascd.org/el/articles/leveraging-what-we-know-for-better-pd #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherDevelopment
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Leveraging What We Know for Better PD
Studying five common challenges can help educators close gaps in professional learning.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Ethical AI isn’t just policy—it’s practice. In AI and Ethics: What School Leaders Need to Know, Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy share 5 practical actions to address privacy, bias, and responsible AI use. Which action matters most for your school? www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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AI and Ethics: What School Leaders Need to Know
Five must-follow recommendations for navigating the complexities of AI in your building.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
AI for Young Learners: Jump Start Guide by Nneka J. McGee helps early childhood and elementary educators and families introduce AI concepts safely and ethically through real-life examples and unplugged activities. Get the guide: my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... #EarlyLearning #AIinEducation
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Our instinct as leaders is often to fix, offer advice, or share a strategy. But the most powerful move isn’t a solution. It’s attention. What if you paused and said, “Tell me more”? Read more: www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #EducationalLeadership #InstructionalCoaching
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Step Out of the “Fix-It” Reflex
The most powerful leadership tool isn’t advice—it’s attention.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
What does meaningful learning after 3:00 p.m. really look like? 🎧 On the ISTE+ASCD Podcast, Deborah Moroney shares insights from the Future of Youth Development report and explains how school leaders can partner with out-of-school programs to better support students. Listen: ascd.org/podcasts/the...
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The Other Half of Learning: Why Out-of-School Programs Matter
Dr. Deborah Moroney discusses the new Future of Youth Development report and shares how school leaders can partner with out-of-school providers to coordinate student support, share meaningful data, an
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Lauren Porosoff challenges educators to move beyond one-off initiatives and focus on instructional design that shapes students’ daily learning experience. 👉 ISTE+ASCD members can read the full Educational Leadership article: www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Norms don’t have to feel forced. In Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning, Megan Kortlandt and Samantha Keesling share three strategies to make norms matter. Read more: www.ascd.org/blogs/design... #ProfessionalLearning #InstructionalLeadership
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Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning
These three strategies can move norms from a passive practice to a key part of PD.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 Solutions Summit at ISTELive!  An exclusive one-day summit for edtech leaders, innovators, and experts to exchange ideas, network with peers, and shape what’s next for teaching and learning. 🔗https://conference.iste.org/2026/exhibitors/solutions_summit.php
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Proactive Planning for Productive PLCs by Carrie Rosebrock shows how smart PLC design builds trust, strengthens collaboration, and keeps the focus on student learning. Members get 20% off! my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
In The Year of the Sentence, Michele Myers shares how simplifying writing instruction helped students strengthen thinking, comprehension, and expression, with results that scaled across grades. www.ascd.org/el/articles/...   ISTE+ASCD members get unlimited access to Educational Leadership Magazine!
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
After interviewing 136 teachers across 29 countries, four principles emerged: PD must be relevant, collaborative, continuous, and teacher-driven. When those align, learning leads to real classroom impact. Read more: www.ascd.org/blogs/4-univ... #TeacherPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorLearning
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4 Universal Principles for Effective Teacher PD
From Angola to Zambia, teachers across the globe share a common understanding of what makes PD truly valuable.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Want more engaged students? Learning They'll Love shows grades 5–12 educators how Personal Interest Projects build curiosity and critical thinking—with ready-to-use tools they need to make it happen: my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... #AIinEducation #StudentVoice #K12Education
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Apply for a FREE AI Deep Dive for Educators (Feb 23–Apr 23). Get 15 hours of AI training, a certificate, a FREE 1-year ISTE+ASCD membership, and a chance to present at ISTELive 2026. ⏰ Apply by Jan 23 🌍 PK–12 educators worldwide + U.S. faculty Apply: iste.org/generationai...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New year, same full plate. Jill Handley and Lara Donnelly explore how small practices like intention setting and mindful breathing can help educators be more present every day. Read more with ISTE+ASCD member access. www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #MindfulTeaching
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
In this month’s EL, Thomas Hatch shows how integration, micro-innovations, and niches of possibility support deeper learning without overwhelming teachers. Use code MEMBER25 for 20 percent off ISTE+ASCD membership through Dec 31. www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #Curriculum #EdLeaders
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The Power of Condensing the Curriculum
These three “powerplays” guide educators in paring down content and promoting deeper learning.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
When we meet students’ needs, they rise. Principal EL’s new book shares strategies to build strong relationships, spark thinking, and create supportive school communities. Join ISTE+ASCD for member savings. my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... #TeachWithHeart #EdCommunity #BelongingInSchools
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Initiative fatigue is real. Teresa D. Hill shares a simple way to move from overload to purpose by sorting initiatives into necessary, nice, or needless. This helps teams reclaim time and refocus on student needs. What category fits your work? www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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Necessary, Nice, or Needless?
Performing an audit of your school’s initiatives can help identify the most essential and sustainable programs.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Registration is open. Join the learning community in Orlando from June 28 to July 1 as ISTELive 26 and the ASCD Annual Conference come together for one immersive experience. Explore new ideas and leadership practices that move learning forward. iste-ascd.org/events #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual #EdTech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The new ISTE+ASCD EdTech Teacher Certification is built for action with real classroom artifacts and student-centered tech use. Sign up to be the first to know when enrollment opens and get access to promotional pricing. info.iste.org/edtech-teach... #EdTechTeacher #EdTech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
All around the country, districts are shifting from tool overload to intentional, learner-centered designs. EdSurge shows how leaders are simplifying systems and prioritizing accessibility. What shifts is your district making? www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #K12EdTech #DigitalTransformation
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Cleaning House: How Districts Are Rethinking Edtech
School systems are pruning thousands of digital tools to those that truly support teaching and learning.
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ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders @communityleaders.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Dr. Wilkins is our #Connect Community Member of the Month - and shares her joy. 🫶 Find out more about Dr. Wilkins & watch the full recording on Connect - anyone can join #ISTE + #ASCD community platform: connect.iste.org 🎥 bit.ly/DrWilkins @isteofficial.bsky.social @ascdofficial.bsky.social
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Invest in your growth this holiday season. Join ISTE+ASCD for year-round learning and a supportive educator community. Save 20% with promo code MEMBER25 through Dec 31. Learn more: iste-ascd.org/membership-b... #EdTechCommunity #TeacherLife #PDForEducators
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Registration is open for ASCD Annual Conference 26 and ISTELive 26. Register by March 2 to save up to $200 and get access to both events, 1,000+ sessions, and six months of extended learning. Save your spot today. event.ascd.org/2026/?utm_so... #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual #EdLeaders
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
One-size-fits-all learning is fading. Yong Zhao offers a guide to what could replace it and how educators can build a more personal, flexible system for today’s students. Get your copy: my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... #EducationReimagined #FutureReadySchools #PersonalizedLearning #AIinEducation
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Happy Computer Science Week 🎉💻 The EL article Thinking Like a Computer shows how computational thinking helped Trinity students shift from passive tasks to real problem-solving. www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #ComputationalThinking #EdTech
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Thinking Like a Computer
Computational thinking shows students, step-by-step, how to engage in rigorous problem solving.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Eual Phillips shares how he uses AI to reflect on his teaching and help students think more like scientists. He is one of many educators in GenerationAI who are shaping the future of learning. Watch more Educator Voices: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #GenerationAI #AIinEducation #EdTech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
MIT’s Justin Reich says schools don’t need more tasks. They need focus. His research on AI shows teachers want clarity, not complexity. A timely reminder as districts shape new AI policies. www.ascd.org/el/articles/... #AIinEducation #Edtech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Teen stress is rising. The Teens Are Not Alright explores how schools can support student well-being. my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... What is the biggest source of stress you see impacting teens? Comment below. #StudentWellBeing #SEL #SecondaryEd
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
ISTE+ASCD 2026 award nominations are open. Celebrate educators, districts, and programs making an impact. 🏅 Distinguished District 🏅 20 to Watch 🏅 Educator Prep Program Submit by Jan 31: iste-ascd.org/awards #EducationLeadership #EdLeaders #SupportingEducators
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The Winter issue of EL is here. This month explores how educators can cut through the clutter, ease the load, and design learning that supports students and staff. Read more here: www.ascd.org/el/the-power... #EdLeadership #K12 #EdTech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Michael and Nita Creekmore share the six key relationships that shape meaningful learning in Every Connection Matters and how teachers can build and restore them. Grab your copy: my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto... #K12Educators #TeacherCommunity #RelationshipBuilding
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
AI is helping professional learning communities (PLCs) spend less time on routine work and more time on deeper thinking and critical decision-making for students.. Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey show how teams use AI to strengthen collaboration. ascd.org/el/articles/...
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Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the PLC Table
When AI does the rote work, teacher teams can go deeper into what matters.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Belonging matters. Students and staff share powerful insights on what it feels like to be seen, respected, and supported. Explore how small shifts can help build stronger connections across your school community. #SEL #SchoolCulture #ConnectedLearning www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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What Does It Mean to Belong?
An exploration of student and staff perspectives on belonging.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Grades should tell the truth about student learning. Joe Feldman explores why a single test score can miss the mark and how teachers can use a wider set of evidence to make grades more accurate. www.ascd.org/el/articles/...   #AssessmentMatters #EdLeaders #TeachAndLearn
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Is That Grade Accurate?
Before recording a grade, teachers should ask whether it accurately captures what the student knows—and gather better evidence when it doesn’t.
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Education is a team sport, and ISTE+ASCD membership connects you with peers who get it. Become a member today and save 20% with promo code MEMBER25 until Dec 31: iste-ascd.org/membership-b...
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
In his new blog, ISTE+ASCD CEO Richard Culatta explains why human intelligence and AI each shine in different situations. The key is knowing which one fits the task. Read the article and share how this plays out in your work. ascd.org/blogs/what-a... #AIinEducation #EdTech
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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Teaching healthy screen habits takes more than rules. Liz Kolb shares what works for students, including near-peer support and steady conversations about their digital lives. Read the article: ascd.org/el/articles/... #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship
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Teaching Better Screen Habits
Learn what works and what doesn’t when teaching students responsible and healthy device use.
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