Paper, pencils, and a four-corner debate on Into the Wild at Northville High. The night before, those students had to fact-check a chatbot on the same prompt.
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💡Tech Tip of the Week!
Every AI tool has a different purpose, and knowing which one to use matters. Help your students use these tools responsibly by teaching them their strengths and limitations.
Read more on the blog: ncce.org/guiding-students-to….
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New from SETDA: 62% of state edtech leaders name professional learning their top unmet need, up from 47% and the biggest jump in the survey. Devices are in place, so the gap is training. setda.org/priorities/state-t…
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Your door locks, bus routes, and payroll run on the school network. Half of schools and districts had a cyber incident last year, and two-thirds have one or two people on security.
cisecurity.org/insights/whit…
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Educators have argued about AI disclosure for two years. Now Idaho's opinion pages are having it, aimed at elected officials.
Detectors flagged the writing. The officials disputed the scores.
idahoednews.org/top-news/ida…
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Registration is open for NCCE 27 🎉
Connect with fellow educators, discover new EdTech tips, and bring fresh inspiration back to your classroom. We’ll see you March 3-5, 2027 at the Tacoma Convention Center!
Secure your spot today at the link in our bio.
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California's state test contractor is being sued over a student data breach. ETS runs the state tests.
Ask your assessment vendor who holds copies of your student data.
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💡 Tech Tip of the Week:
It's easy to copy and paste AI responses, but it's important to take a moment to fact-check first.
Make sure to:
💻 Verify facts with reliable sources.
🔗 Check links, statistics, and quoted information.
Learn more at NCCE.org.
🍎 Elementary Educators
🔍 Turn Your Students into Digital Detectives!
Teaching research skills this year? Add cybersecurity in just a few minutes! Help students learn how to identify trustworthy websites, protect personal information, and create strong passwords while they're already exploring science, social studies, and reading topics.
Try the free CYBER.ORG Keys to Cybersecurity activities and help students build safe digital habits from day one. [cyber.org]
📚 Resource: cyber.org/cyber-keys
The people who support educators need time to recharge and refresh their skills!
Our team recently gathered in Fort Worth for a team training summit. That time together allows us to continue bringing meaningful learning experiences to educators and districts.
Learn more about who we are at ncce.org.
Require AI for student work?! Join NCCE & @jamiewrightTIC on October 21st for a free Community Learning Event!
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AI is moving from tools that help teachers to tools that teach students.
Districts are starting to license AI tutors. The ask before scaling is evidence, not a demo.
aibusiness.com/generative-ai…
Add a little magic to your read-alouds. ✨
This is not sponsored; we just love Novel Effect!
The app brings stories to life with music and sound effects that respond as you read, creating a fun, engaging experience for students.
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🔐 Think Before You Click.
Cybersecurity is an important part of creating safe, digital learning environments and protecting the data schools and districts rely on every day.
This month is a great reminder to review your digital practices and keep learning about ways to protect your data online.
Learn about cybersecurity best practices at cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurit….
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Researchers watched 20 AI tools across 16 school systems. Same product, very different results. Teacher routines drove the gap. What have you seen?
the74million.org/article/to-…
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Middle school students are online every day. Do they know how to recognize a scam?
The free Don't Feed the Phish lesson builds that skill in one class period.
commonsense.org/education/di…
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Districts are doing federal-scale work with district-scale teams.
More than four in five teens have used AI. Schools govern it with almost no federal guidance.
the74million.org/article/for…
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New York moved state tests online this spring. Now most of NYC's Council wants paper for grades 3-8.
Their case: the mandate pushes screen time the city just cut.
chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/1…
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Detectors keep losing the arms race. The assignment is the better fix.
One worksheet scored 1.3 out of 10. A real audience and student choice make the task hard to fake.
techlearning.com/technology/…
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