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The Ups and Downs of AI in Special Education: Legal Considerations

Dr. Carol M. Michels, Anne Truger, and Dr. Sandra K. Michels published 20 February 25

Educators need to be thoughtful and proactive in addressing the potential positive and negative impacts of using AI in special education.

Teacher and student using image editing software

Best Free Image Editing Sites and Software

Diana Restifo last updated 18 February 25

The top free image editing tools below will help users enrich assignments, convey information, or even create art.

Tech & Learning’s EdExec Summit is Back! Don’t miss THE Networking Event Connecting Professionals Serving the Education Market

Christine Weiser published 14 February 25

The intimacy, deep connections, and partnerships that industry executives can forge at this event are unlike any other conference for education business executives

STEAM Checkout is an innovative way to keep track of your technological inventory while also sharing what you have with the rest of the district

Creating A STEAM Checkout System to Manage Your Teaching Resources

Michael Millington published 14 February 25

A STEAM Checkout system can help keep tech organized, optimize resources, and save money

A side by side comparison of a large print book vs. a traditional print book.

Large Print Format Books Help Young Readers, Says New Research

Erik Ofgang published 13 February 25

A study conducted by Project Tomorrow found large print books help student readers, even those without vision impairments.

A robot arm appearing to offer assistance.

AI In Education: 4 Ways To Avoid Falling Behind The Curve

Erik Ofgang published 12 February 25

Arizona State University professor Andrew Maynard has tips for educators on keeping up with AI developments and harnessing its educational potential in the process.

ai special education — The Ups and Downs of AI in Special Education: Legal Considerations Educators need to be thoughtful and proactive in addressing the potential positive and negative impacts of using AI in special education.

A screenshot from a session with LearnLM — Google’s New AI Tutor LearnLM, Is Trained On Learning Science and It Shows I tested Google LearnLM and it’s the best AI tool for teaching that I’ve seen.

Women's hands holding smartphone in camera view — Best Free Image Editing Sites and Software The top free image editing tools below will help users enrich assignments, convey information, or even create art.

STEAM Checkout is an innovative way to keep track of your technological inventory while also sharing what you have with the rest of the district — Creating A STEAM Checkout System to Manage Your Teaching Resources A STEAM Checkout system can help keep tech organized, optimize resources, and save money

Tech & Learning’s EdExec Summit is Back! Don’t miss THE Networking Event Connecting Professionals Serving the Education Market The intimacy, deep connections, and partnerships that industry executives can forge at this event are unlike any other conference for education business executives

A side by side comparison of a large print book vs. a traditional print book. — Large Print Format Books Help Young Readers, Says New Research A study conducted by Project Tomorrow found large print books help student readers, even those without vision impairments.

A robot arm appearing to offer assistance. — AI In Education: 4 Ways To Avoid Falling Behind The Curve Arizona State University professor Andrew Maynard has tips for educators on keeping up with AI developments and harnessing its educational potential in the process.

best grants for education — Best Grants for Education The best grants for education are available to support a wide range of programs, initiatives, and more.

Cover of recent Tech & Learning issue — Tech & Learning's Latest Issues Explore the latest in education technology tips and tools, in-depth reporting and trends for K-12 educators and administrators.

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Using AI in the classroom has the ability to give time back to educators

How to Empower Educators through Practical AI Solutions

By Michael Millington published 11 February 25

Learn how you can get back some of your valuable time with AI, and what you can do to bring AI tools into your school or district.

Using AI for administrative processes at school can help save time and money

Assessing AI For Administrative Processes

By Michael Millington published 10 February 25

Administrative tasks can benefit greatly from AI tools, and when implemented in the proper way, these can result in time and cost savings.

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6 Top Free Edtech Credentials

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 7 February 25

These six free edtech credentials provide useful professional learning with a credential for teachers in all academic areas and grade level

Professional development with a twist

Using Instructional Rounds As An Alternative to Traditional Professional Development

By Michael Millington published 4 February 25

Using instructional rounds, much like how doctors do, can provide a viable and more dynamic alternative to traditional PD.

Edtech Show & Tell

Edtech Show & Tell: February 2025 -- ISE, TCEA & More

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published 3 February 25

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Classroom Tools

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The Remembered Success Effect: Adding Easier Math Questions Can Boost Student Motivation

By Erik Ofgang published 3 February 25

A new study of the remembered success effect finds that adding less challenging questions to the beginning or end of an assignment can improve student motivation.

Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of 2024

By TL Editors published 31 January 25

This annual award celebrates recognizing the best in EdTech from 2024

Classroom Tools

AI can be helpful, but it's best to know where your data lives when you use an AI tool

How YOU Can Avoid Investing In Bad AI and Risking Student Data

By Michael Millington published 30 January 25

Educational Strategist, Speaker, and Consultant Ken Shelton shares what your district can do to avoid the potential pitfalls that can come with using an AI platform.

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Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources

By Diana Restifo published 28 January 25

The best online article sites for teaching

Classroom Tools

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PhET

What is PhET and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 16 February 22

PhET is a science simulator that's perfect for teaching.

Classroom Tools

IXL

What is IXL and How Does it Work?

By Luke Edwards published 13 December 22

IXL offers a digital learning platform for students to practice math, language arts, science and more.

Classroom Tools

ProProfs

What is ProProfs and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards last updated 14 February 25

ProProfs is ideal for educational quizzes and is backed by AI smarts.

Classroom Tools

ClassDojo

What is ClassDojo? Teaching Tips and What's New

By Luke Edwards last updated 14 February 25

ClassDojo connects the classroom and home digitally for a more inclusive learning experience.

Classroom Tools

A robot hand holds a lightbulb.

AI Prompt Writing For Middle School English

By Erik Ofgang published 10 February 25

Bill Henry, an 8th grade English teacher, shares prompts and advice for teaching English with the help of AI.

enCORE

enCORE: How to Use It For Teaching Students With Special Needs

By Luke Edwards published 10 February 25

enCORE brings high quality standards-based education to those with special needs and disabilities.

Classroom Tools

Membean

Membean: How to Use It to Teach Vocabulary

By Luke Edwards published 5 February 25

Membean doesn't just teach vocab, it builds word consciousness.

Classroom Tools

Best tools for teachers

Best Tools for Teachers

By TL Editors last updated 2 August 24

Here's what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as AI, Google Classroom, ChatGPT, Flip, Canva, Blooket, and more!

Classroom Tools

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Best Super Bowl Lessons and Activities

By Erik Ofgang last updated 31 January 25

The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning

Enlighten AI

Enlighten AI: How to Use It For Grading

By Luke Edwards published 3 February 25

Enlighten AI is smart grading assistant developed to improve student feedback.

Classroom Tools

new school leader starter kit

New School Leader Starter Kit

By Ray Bendici published 6 February 25

If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started

Rewordify

Rewordify: How to Use It to Teach Vocabulary

By Luke Edwards published 29 January 25

Rewordify uses digital smarts to build reading and vocabulary skills in students.

Classroom Tools

Implementing education technology

3 Steps To Ensure Success When Implementing Educational Technology

By Steve Baule published 28 January 25

The success of new technology implementation hinges on effective leadership, clear communication, and comprehensive training

Latest Resources

WyreStorm

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - WyreStorm Technologies NHD-510-TX Helps to Deliver Engaging Lessons While Optimizing Resources and Reducing Downtime

By WyreStorm Technologies published 15 January 25

The NHD-510-TX is a versatile AV over IP encoder designed to meet the unique needs of modern educational environments.

HMH Read 180

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - Empowering Students through Reading Intervention: Celebrating 25 Years of Read 180

By HMH published 15 January 25

For 25 years, Read 180 has been a trusted tool for educators, helping students overcome reading challenges and achieve academic success.

classroom cloud

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: classroom.cloud by NetSupport Provides A 3-in-1 Education Solution

By Netsupport published 13 January 25

classroom.cloud is an indispensable tool for navigation, troubleshooting, and keeping kids on task

Teacher points to apple on LG CreateBoard

CASE STUDY: Jamestown, NY Public Schools Create District Of The Future With LG Createboards In Every Classroom

By LG published 20 November 24

Over 500 of the district’s classrooms will welcome Fall 2024 students with digitally enhanced learning opportunities that leverage the latest interactive tools and enable centralized system-wide control.

Hours of Code: Past & Present

Hours of Code: Past & Present

By Gwen Solomon published 24 September 15

CTL Chromebook Plus PX141G Series

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: CTL's Chromebook Plus: Empower Teachers and Staff, Streamline IT Management

By CTL published 28 October 24

The new CTL Chromebook Plus PX141 Series empowers teachers, staff, and advanced students to be more productive, creative, and connected.

Lumio

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Award-Winning Lumio Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce

By Lumio published 16 October 24

Meet the team

Stephanie Smith Budhai

Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

Teacher, author, and associate clinical professor in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Drexel University

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Writer and editor with more than two decades of experience covering tech, science, and education

Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker

Speaker and education consultant with 25 years of experience in education technology and innovation

Michael Millington

Michael Millington

Tech & Learning's senior staff writer, with over a decade of experience bringing actionable information to readers

Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang

Contributing writer for Tech & Learning, journalist, author, and instructor at Western Connecticut State University

Frank Pileiro

Frank Pileiro

National speaker and award-winning education technology leader with more than 20 years' experience in the field.

Diana Restifo

Diana Restifo

Tech & Learning editor and author since 2010, Diana is dedicated to ferreting out the best free and low-cost tech tools for teachers.

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