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How AI Impacts the Use of Protocols in the K-12 Classroom

David Ross

Mar 12, 2026

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The Cost of Innovation: Why True Transformation Requires A Season of Grief

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Mar 3, 2026

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Norwalk Public Schools: Unpacking the Levers for Deeper PoG Implementation

Abby Benedetto, Kimberly Erickson

Jan 22, 2026

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Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook for State and Local Leaders

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Nov 6, 2025

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Problems Become Possibilities: The Power of Educator Incubators

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Oct 20, 2025

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A Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Nonprofits Operating Inside Higher Education

Guest Author

Jul 15, 2025

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Instructional Coaching and Teacher Reflection

Guest Author

May 29, 2025

Explore how AI-powered coaching enhances instructional coaching, teacher reflection, and professional growth in schools.

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What is the Evolving Role of Future Educators?

Rebecca Midles, Nate McClennen

May 5, 2025

Explore the new educator responsibilities in classrooms that enhance learning through technology and personalized experiences.

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Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2025

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 25, 2024

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

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How Generative AI Can Enable & Accelerate H3 School Transformation

Guest Author

Oct 10, 2024

America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation…

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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