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Reimagining Education – Together
01/04/2022
Topics: COVID-19
Three years ago, I sat down to write my first article for Empowered Learner as the incoming ISTE board president. I was about to take the leadership reins of an organization that had guided and…
How This Librarian Became a Social Justice Educator
02/01/2022
Topics: Libraries
Julia Torres got her wakeup call when her entire English class flunked the AP exam on purpose.
It was her second year as a language arts teacher at Montbello High School in Denver. Coming from a…
5 Reasons To Go All In on Districtwide PD
12/13/2021
Topics: ISTE Certification
Educators are as unique as the communities they serve, but there are benefits to getting everyone on the same page even when they aren’t in the same building. When educators row together as a team, districts…
How the Pandemic Boosted Parent Engagement in Schools
12/01/2021
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When Beaverton School District switched to remote learning during the pandemic, the IT department fielded numerous calls from Spanish-speaking families who needed help with technology. But only two of the 35…
Some Students Pursued Passion Projects During the Pandemic. What Happens to Them Now?
11/01/2021
Topics: Project-based learning
Ryman Yang spreads a bolt of fabric out neatly on his basement floor. Pattern pieces are pinned neatly on top, ready to guide his scissors as he prepares to make a new pair of snow pants. Like many students, the…
Illuminating Teachers’ Bright Ideas
10/11/2021
Topics: Education leadership
As schools face mounting problems, some district leaders are using design thinking to crowd-source solutions and fail upward
Before COVID-19 put schools in lockdown, teachers at Gwinnett…
The Benefits of Hunkering Down, Together
10/11/2021
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Last month I was hunkered down with my family as we waited for the arrival of Hurricane Ida. The saying “hunkered down” might be new to you, but it’s something southerners often say during the active hurricane…
Small Actions Lead to Seismic Shifts in Learning
07/13/2021
Topics: edtech, K-12 education ISTE
Welcoming a new school year is the perfect time to start fresh and free. Over the past year, educators around the world and in every context were reminded about what really matters – each and every student.…
Students Refurbish Computers To Help Seniors Connect With Loved Ones
06/25/2021
Topics: Project-based learning
Senior citizens had a hard time during the COVID pandemic. With most retirement homes closed to visitors for months on end, residents were unable to see friends and family.
Matthew Cerza, a teenager from…
Seizing the Opportunity for Transformational Change
05/01/2021
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Each quarter, the ISTE Board of Directors gathers to provide strategic leadership, offer financial oversight and plan for the organization’s future. Our most recent meeting focused on the impacts of the COVID-…