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When a teacher ditched screens, class got harder. That may be why it worked. More educators and policymakers are having second thoughts about the growth of ed-tech, with some school systems scaling back the use of screens. @matt_barnum @chalkbeat

Harvard Students Don’t Study Harder — They Do THIS Instead. If your students don’t know this you have to share it with them. @Versatile700

AI Readiness in High School: The New Bar for Graduation – AI readiness should be woven into what you already do, not bolted on as an isolated requirement. @CompTIA

From Friction to Flow: Re-Engineering Your School Routines for Better Behavior – The traditional “command and control” model of school discipline is more than just ineffective—it’s a cycle of burnout. @10publications

8 Nitric Oxide Foods That Improve Blood Flow And Support Clean Arteries After 50 – Try to start routinely eating this stuff before you turn 50 then keep going. 50+ Heart Health via @YouTube

10+ Best AI Tools for Schools (Free & Paid) – Have 10 people on your staff each check one out and report back. @InsideaOfficial

Get Ready for Summer: 10 Steps To Avoid the ‘Slide’ – We know students lose skills during the summer if they don’t practice. @sstollar6 @MountStJosephU

How to Choose Summer PD That’s Actually Worth Your Time – choose summer PD that’s actually going to move the needle for you — not just something to fill your calendar, but something that will genuinely support you heading into next school year. @ShakeUpLearning

AI-Ready School Leaders (Certification Program) – The next cohort starts on June 2nd, 2026. Consider enrolling a team from your district. @ajjuliani

Career tech programs offer head start for high school students – From robotics to firefighting, L.A. Unified students showcase technical experience. How is your school doing? Vani Sanganeria via @edsource

7 Fun and Active Test-Prep Activities – Play is a brain-friendly strategy—even for teens. These games get students up, moving, and learning as they review for exams. Ella Miesner via @edutopia

Every AI Model Explained As Easily As Possible For Beginners = If you’ve ever wondered which AI assistant to use this will help. explain dot exe via @YouTube

iPhone Tricks Apple Doesn’t Show You – I love the free ambient music for meditation and yoga. HotshotTek via @youtbe

Dear Robot, Make Art. This delightful cartoon tells the story of and artist who was asked to use AI. It’s funny, touching, and insightful. If you see a box at the begining just close it. Scroll left to read the story. amymariestad via Instagram @amymariestad on X.

How to Keep Violent Porn Out of Your Home and Away From Your Kids – Parents often really underestimate the extent to which their own children are likely to have seen pornography, How about you? @FoodieScience @MindShiftKQED

What School of Rock Got Right about Education – One of the very best ways to motivate kids to learn is through the pursuit of their interests and development of their talents. Teachers must see this movie. @s_n_farley @middleweb