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ISTE ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) is home to a passionate community of global educators who use technology to revolutionize learning.

The International Society for Transforming Education is a nonprofit inspiring educators to create purposeful learning experiences, tailored to each learner’s skills and identity through instructional strategies and technology. We inspire the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, vir

tual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards. Our vision is that education innovators are supported in reimagining and redesigning learning with a focus on using technology to create transformational and equitable experiences for learners.

Your expertise can transform another classroom.The call for participation for ISTELive 27 is open! ISTELive is the annua...
09/02/2026

Your expertise can transform another classroom.

The call for participation for ISTELive 27 is open! ISTELive is the annual conference of the International Society for Transforming Education, built on the legacy of ISTE and ASCD. In 2027, we’re coming together in Boston.

Bring what's working in your school or district and put it in front of educators who will run with it. Proposals are due September 30.

Your ideas belong here: https://hubs.li/Q04wlfZJ0

Building strong math skills in early elementary grades requires moving past surface-level worksheets and procedural tric...
09/01/2026

Building strong math skills in early elementary grades requires moving past surface-level worksheets and procedural tricks.

In a recent ISTE blog, elementary teacher Nardi Routten shares how small, intentional shifts in daily instruction help students think deeply and process math for themselves:

→ Collaborative problem-solving: Use shared whiteboards and number talks where students explain their steps and guide one another through errors.
→ Conceptual visual tools: Replace shortcuts like the "butterfly method" with hands-on fraction strips and base-ten arrays before introducing standard algorithms.
→ Real-world contexts: Use estimation tasks and everyday scenarios to make problem-solving meaningful and engaging.

Read the full article:
https://hubs.li/Q04w4Kc20

08/30/2026

Behind every resource, conference, and initiative at ISTE is a team that knows what it takes to manage a classroom, navigate new tech, and support students every day. We’ve been right where you are—and that perspective shapes everything we do.

How many years have you been in education? Drop your total below! 👇

Is online teacher PD actually effective, or just a cheaper alternative to in-person training?Bryan Goodwin breaks down f...
08/30/2026

Is online teacher PD actually effective, or just a cheaper alternative to in-person training?

Bryan Goodwin breaks down findings from 115 research studies to reveal the four ingredients of high-impact virtual PD:

→ Flexibility to learn on the go
→ Personalization through targeted, self-paced content
→ Interactivity with live feedback and facilitated discussions
→ Structure that balances clear goals with teacher choice

Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04vNBS70

08/29/2026

Educator Sanivalati Maxworthy Nabogikolo is sharing his top guidance for surviving and thriving in year one. What’s the best advice you received as a new teacher?

Generative AI can create a polished essay in seconds, but it cannot replace the critical thinking that makes writing mea...
08/29/2026

Generative AI can create a polished essay in seconds, but it cannot replace the critical thinking that makes writing meaningful.

Teacher Kristina Peterson shares why the most human part of literacy instruction today is teaching students to document their cognitive process when using AI. Here are a few key practices to keep thinking visible:

→ Human-first writing
→ Critical evaluation to analyze AI outputs
→ Process reflections

Discover how to keep visible thinking at the heart of your classroom: https://hubs.li/Q04vN89N0

08/28/2026

How do instructional coaches keep teachers coming back for support? 🎯

Instructional coach John Pien says relationships are at the absolute core of coaching. By understanding each teacher's individual strengths, analyzing data together, and acting as a peer rather than an evaluator, coaching becomes a true partnership.

Classroom cellphone bans are sweeping across state legislatures, but are we taking away a key learning tool instead of t...
08/28/2026

Classroom cellphone bans are sweeping across state legislatures, but are we taking away a key learning tool instead of teaching students how to use it?

Middle school teacher Dan Clark shares how strict smartphone bans impact classroom learning and why teaching digital literacy is far more powerful than outright prohibition. Here are three reasons to rethink total bans:

→ Authentic learning by letting students engage with modern communication channels
→ Digital citizenship through guided, real-world practice instead of fear
→ Teacher autonomy to determine when technology enhances a lesson

Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04vz8sK0.

Coaching time in schools is often tight, but effective professional learning shouldn't suffer because of a busy schedule...
08/28/2026

Coaching time in schools is often tight, but effective professional learning shouldn't suffer because of a busy schedule.

Jim Knight shares a streamlined framework designed to help instructional coaches and leaders maximize impact through four strategic conversations:

→ Contracting to set clear expectations and build trust
→ Identifying the goal focused directly on student needs
→ Learning through clear models and collaborative strategy adaptation
→ Improving by reviewing real classroom data and making targeted refinements

Explore how to implement fast-track coaching in your school: https://hubs.li/Q04vzj1S0

We’re looking for passionate leaders to join the International Society for Transforming Education Board!Nominate yoursel...
08/27/2026

We’re looking for passionate leaders to join the International Society for Transforming Education Board!

Nominate yourself or a colleague and be part of shaping the future of learning.

Applications due tomorrow: Friday, August 28, 2026.

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