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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Your science and reading research blocks are already doing cybersecurity work. One habit can ride along with them. Free CYBER.ORG Keys to Cybersecurity activities for elementary classrooms: cyber.org

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Teen phone use in the school day rose from 28% to 42% in one school year. Nearly half of teens said enforcement loosened. Bell-to-bell policies held up best. Where does yours leak by spring? www.k12dive.com/news/cellpho...

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Back to school time? Sure... but even MORE importantly? These amazing NCCE Professional Learning Specialists are celebrating their birthday this month. Won't you join us in honoring these truly wonderful people? 🎂🥳

August birthday announcement for NCCE staff with a large "Happy Birthday!" headline, colorful confetti border, and a two-column list of four team members celebrating birthdays this month, Jill, Jennifer, Maria, Jamie.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Cut E-Rate and the bill lands on district budgets. Washington schools and libraries received nearly $285M over 5 years. Oregon $324M. Idaho $61M. Montana $114M. Districts would absorb the cost. #SaveERate www.npr.org/2026/07/10/n...

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Free webinar Thu July 16, 11AM PT / 2PM ET. The SHLB Coalition walks through the FCC's E-Rate proposal and how to file a comment. One hour, free, and worth your time. #SaveERate www.shlb.org/events/the-f...

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy May, friends! Happy birthday to our professional learning specialist celebrating this month. Happy birthday, Kristin!!

May Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to NCCE family members celebrating this month. Kristin Harrington.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy April 1st! Please join NCCE in honoring the birthdays of these outstanding professional learning specialists throughout the entire month!

April birthdays: Lisa Abbett, Randy Hawkins, Aaron Hubler, Wendy Huriaux.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

GOOOODDDD morning, Seattle! WE ARE ready to go for summits across #NCCE26. We can't wait to see you! #IAmNCCE #Seattle #edtech #edtechchat

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Happy February! 🎉 We’re celebrating all the amazing NCCE birthdays this month. If that’s you: 🎂 You rock. 🎈 We appreciate you. 🎁 We’re partying in your honor (virtually). Let’s hear it for the birthday crew! 🥳 #IAmNCCE #EdTech #FebruaryBirthdays #CelebrateYourPeople

Happy Birthday! February NCCE birthdays: Adam Blair, Julie Combs, Scott Davis, Tammy Dunbar.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year... to celebrate the birthdays of these wonderful NCCE people! Happy birthday... and cheers to you!

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.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Happy birthday this month to all of the amazing NCCE people! Have a wonderful celebration! #IamNCCE #BirthdayGreetings #WeLoveYou #CelebrateYou #Colleagues

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Falllll is here! Happy birthday to these NCCE superstars celebrating in the month of October!

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.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Schools thrive on teamwork. This Labor Day, we honor all who make learning possible—teachers, 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

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Which edtech tools actually make a difference in schools—and which don’t? 🤔 This new piece from Tech & Learning digs into the data K-12 leaders need to guide decisions for 2025–26.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Common Sense Media just launched a new version of their free digital citizenship curriculum designed to help K–12 students think critically, stay safe, and thrive in today’s digital world. Explore the new curriculum here: www.commonsense.org/education/di...

Picture of a teacher and student referring to a laptop screen with a resource called "Understanding My Digital Footprint."

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

✨ Creativity + learning = stronger classrooms. Canva Education’s August 2025 update adds new ways to remix, collaborate, and bring lessons to life. 👉 Watch the video: buff.ly/hWM6a8x #IAmNCCE #CanvaEducation #EdTech #K12 #TeacherLife #DigitalLearning #EdLeaders #ClassroomCreativity #EdTechTools

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Calling All Teacher Librarians! Ever considered using AI to evaluate your library collection? Try this out✨Read More: blog.tcea.org/librarians-a... #TeacherLibrarians #AITimeSaver #IAmNCCE

Illustration of a web browser window with hearts in the corner, displaying the text “What Would a Librarian Ask ChatGPT? Turns Out...A Lot. 15 Ways ChatGPT Can Help Librarians Do All the Things” on a pink and purple background with paperclips and doodles.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

August signifies the return to school... and the celebration of these two marvelous NCCE individuals! Warmest birthday wishes from your team at NCCE! #IamNCCE #Birthdays #LevelUpDay #TechSavvyTeachers

A white frosted birthday cake with seven lit candles and colorful gumballs sits beside pastel balloons and a blue and yellow pennant banner. Text on the image celebrates August birthdays for Maria Turner and Jamie Wright from the NCCE family.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

June is here! 🎉 Happy birthday to the five amazing NCCE Professional Learning Specialists celebrating this month. Wishing you all a fantastic year ahead filled with success and joy! #HappyBirthday #IamNCCE

Five cupcakes with “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” letter candles celebrate June birthdays for NCCE specialists Amy Armstrong, Greg Bagby, Melanie Lehman, Randi Mitchell, and Eric Verno.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🎞️ Minecraft Movie Sparks Educational Adventures! Have you seen A Minecraft Movie? It has captivated audiences worldwide and inspired the development of innovative educational tools. Check it out: education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/a... #MinecraftEducation #EdTech #GamifiedLearning #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📚 Exciting updates from Book Creator! Unleash creativity with the new Adobe Image Generator integration – students can now craft stunning visuals to enhance their digital stories. Learn more: bookcreator.com/blog/ #BookCreator #EdTech #DigitalStorytelling #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🚗 Happy National Road Trip Day, Educators! As NCCE educators, we know the best journeys spark curiosity and inspire learning – whether it’s across the country or across the classroom. Today, let's celebrate the power of exploration, reflection, and a good playlist! #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

A moment of gratitude. A commitment to remember. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🐢Happy World Turtle Day! 🌍 From slow and steady to strong and steady – let's take a moment to celebrate these amazing creatures and reflect on how we can protect their habits. 💚 Educators today is a great day to inspire your students with a lesson on conservation, or ecosystems.

Celebrate World Turtle Day on May 23rd with this serene image of a sea turtle swimming through crystal-clear water, promoting marine wildlife awareness.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🪄Teachers, have you been looking for a quick, fun way to review content as the year winds down? Try the Jeopardy Game in MagicSchool AI! ✨ Just enter your grade, topic, or standard – and let the magic happen. It’s engaging, timesaving, and student approved! #EndOfYearReview #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Let’s raise awareness and take action to ensure everyone has digital access and inclusion. Small changes lead to a big impact. How are you making your classroom or content more accessible today? #GAAD #Accessibility #InclusiveEd #IamNCCE

Illustration of diverse individuals, including a person with a prosthetic leg and a person in a wheelchair, celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with bold text and a globe icon labeled #NCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

📚✨ It's Limerick Day – time to rhyme and have some fun! Limericks are short, silly poems that follow a catchy beat and are perfect for getting creative with words. Try writing your own today! 💬🖊️ #LimerickDay #PoetryFun #CreativeClassroom #IamNCCE

A chalkboard-style background with pastel chalk pieces in the bottom left corner and a white poem in large text that reads: “At NCCE we grow and we share, With tech tools and training to spare. From Canva to Teams, We build learning dreams—Empowering teaching with flair! ✨"

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Every day, teachers hold up the future—and this week, we’re flying high in celebration. To every teacher in every role: We see you. We thank you. We’ve got your back. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from your friends at NCCE! #IamNCCE

A bright yellow biplane flies over the Seattle skyline, towing a banner that reads “NCCE LOVES TEACHERS – Learn • Innovate • Lead,” with the Space Needle prominently visible.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Music playing. Flags waving. Students smiling. 🎶🇲🇽💃 Today we’re celebrating joy in the classroom—and the teachers who bring it. Happy Cinco de Mayo from your NCCE family! #CincoDeMayo #CelebrateCulture #IamNCCE

Colorful paper decorations, including sombreros, maracas, and a guitar, surround a bold yellow banner with the text “Happy Cinco de Mayo!” on a rustic white wood background.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Teachers are facing 2025 with more challenges than ever—burnout, tech shifts, student behavior storms. On May the 4th, let’s celebrate the educators who use the Force of innovation, access, student focus, and courage. #MayThe4th #EdTechLeadership #EducatorsTeachTheFuture #IamNCCE

A confident teacher dressed like a Jedi stands at the front of a futuristic classroom, glowing tablet in hand, while students use similar devices at their desks.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our May Stars! 🎉 Let’s give a big virtual round of applause to all the amazing NCCE team members celebrating their birthdays this month! 🥳 #NCCE #TeamNCCE #BirthdayShoutout #WeAreNCCE #EdTechCommunity

Image featuring the words "May Happy Birthday" in bold purple and yellow script. Below it reads, “Happy Birthday to the NCCE Professional Learning Specialist celebrating a birthday this month: Kristin Harrington, Kim Landtroop, Tierra Reed.” On the right side, five colorful frosted cupcakes with lit sparklers sit on a white cake stand against a turquoise background.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🖐️ Today’s for the high-fivers—the educators, tech leaders, and innovators shaping the future, one digital breakthrough at a time.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Teachers 👩‍🏫 + AI tools = sparks of student creativity 🔥 Meet Reve Image 1.0—a new AI model that turns your text into jaw-dropping images. 📸 🤖 Just type what you imagine. 🎓 Let students illustrate big ideas. 🔬 Try it out— buff.ly/tGTDJmd #TeacherTools #EdTechMagic #IamNCCE #AIforEducation

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We are finishing up our work with #GallupMcKinleyCountySchools this week! We cannot thank their faculty, staff, and administration enough for our long, productive work together to increase digital literacy across the district! #IamNCCE #ProfessionalLearning 📸 : Adapted from Watts Photography

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE BROADCAST... Catch up on "AI for School Administrators," starring our own Mike and Jason from the Montana Digital Academy! Discover how artificial intelligence can assist school leaders, from crafting reports to managing emails. buff.ly/4hlcayp #IamNCCE #AIinEducation

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

✏️ Happy National Scribble Day! 🎨 Celebrate creativity by scribbling your wildest ideas! Whether it's doodles, sketches, or abstract art, today is all about letting your imagination flow. 🖍️✨ #NationalScribbleDay #CreativeExpressions #Art #LetItFlow #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

📊 Want to make data-driven decisions in your classroom? NCCE’s latest blog breaks down how to effectively use learning analytics to support student success! From tracking progress to personalizing learning, these insights can help educators at all levels. 🔍 Read more: ncce.org/how-to-effec...

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

🔍 Happy National 3D Day! 🏫 Let's celebrate the revolutionizing impact of 3D printing on education through experiential learning! From student-created models to interdisciplinary maker initiatives, 3D technology is infusing our classrooms with innovation and critical thinking.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Today, we celebrate Irish culture, resilience, and the power of community. Whether you’re wearing green, sharing stories, or just enjoying the day, may it be filled with joy and good fortune.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🔬✨ Happy Celebrate Scientists Day! Today we honor the brilliant minds who explore, discover, and innovate to change the world. Thank you, scientists, for inspiring curiosity and advancing knowledge! 🌍🔍 #IamNCCE #CelebrateScientists #STEMheroes #Innovation

A young girl in an orange dress examines a small green leaf in her hands while standing next to a microscope in a science classroom. The table in front of her holds books, a Rubik's cube, and glass beakers filled with liquid. A chalkboard is visible in the background.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🚀💻 Happy National No-Code Day! Empowering creators to build without boundaries—no coding skills required! From designing websites to automating tasks, no-code tools make innovation accessible to all. What will YOU build today? 🔧✨ #IamNCCE #NoCodeDay #InnovationForAll #TechForEveryone

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

📵✨ It’s National Day of Unplugging! Take a break from screens and reconnect with what matters most—family, friends, nature, and yourself. Unplug, unwind, and recharge. 🌿 #DayOfUnplugging #DigitalDetox #Reconnect #IamNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🌍✨ Happy Global Day of the Engineer! Today, we celebrate the innovators, problem-solvers, and dreamers who are building a better future. Engineers make the impossible possible—thank you for your incredible impact on the world! #IamNCCE #GlobalEngineerDay #EngineeringInnovation #STEM

A student in a white shirt assembling a small wheeled robotic vehicle using colorful plastic bricks and electronic components. She is carefully placing a flat LEGO-like piece on top, surrounded by open storage boxes filled with additional parts.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Happy birthday to these incredible and dedicated NCCE professional learning specialists who are celebrating their special day this February. Their unwavering commitment to enhancing educational experiences and empowering educators is truly amazing! #HappyBirthday #BirthdayWishes #IamNCCE

February birthday celebration graphic featuring chocolate cake pops with heart-shaped sprinkles, listing names of NCCE Professional Learning Specialists: Adam Blair, Julie Combs, Scott Davis, and Tammy Dunbar.

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🔒📚 Happy Data Privacy Day, fellow educators! 📚🔒 Let's take this day to remind ourselves of the importance of protecting our students' data. Ensuring privacy and security in our classrooms is crucial for a safe learning environment. Stay informed and stay safe! #DataPrivacyDay #EdTech

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

🎭 The #HourOfCode season kicks off today with the exciting launch of "The Show Must Go On," a brand-new coding tutorial from Minecraft Education! In this creative coding adventure, students will tackle challenges, create music, invent dance moves, and design costumes, all through coding.

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