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Below is a special edition of ISTE+ASCD SmartBrief featuring content about ISTELive 26 and the 2026 ASCD Annual Conference.
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| June 29, 2026 |
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And this year's ISTELive and ASCD Annual conference is underway! The conference halls were buzzing with conversations yesterday as educators chatted about their session plans. From workshops to the exhibit floor to the playgrounds, there's plenty to see and do. What's on your docket today?
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ISTE+ASCD has announced its new name, the International Society for Transforming Education, at the ISTELive 26 conference. CEO Richard Culatta emphasized the importance of transforming education by challenging perceived barriers and creating innovative learning experiences. "Education needs a group of bold transformers, people who know that limitations can't stand in the way of creating amazing learning experiences. Our goal is to help you be those transformers," Culatta said.
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Join us for an Interactive Session to test strategies and frameworks that strengthen classroom practice and product design. You'll leave with actionable steps to foster collaboration that advances equity, innovation, and improved student outcomes.
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Catherine Gibbons writes about a structured literacy approach for older struggling readers that combines explicit phonics instruction with comprehension activities. Gibbons uses AI to generate age-appropriate reading materials, saving time and enhancing engagement, while emphasizing the importance of professional judgment in using AI-generated content to ensure it meets students' needs.
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Melissa Collins, an elementary teacher, emphasizes civic education in her classroom by integrating social and emotional learning and real-world problem-solving. Her students participate in activities such as classroom elections, democracy-themed book reports, historical scrapbooking, and Civic Learning Day, helping them develop leadership, empathy, and a sense of community.
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Jake Parmer, a mathematics teacher at Washington Middle School in Cairo, Ga., has received the Leadership on Campus "Make a Difference" Award for his impact on student achievement. Parmer uses real-world problem-solving and data-informed instruction to engage students and improve outcomes.
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On Wednesday, July 8, discover six promising practices for preparing and supporting equity-centered school leaders in this ISTE+ASCD webinar highlighting Wallace Foundation research. From home-grown principal residencies to community-engaged selection, researchers offer concrete steps for adapting these practices in your own context.
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Intentionally designed support structures shift professional learning from one-off events to sustainable daily practice. In the May issue of EL, find powerful strategies to truly create a culture of professional learning.
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Wyoming state legislators met recently to discuss funding shortfalls and their impact on student nutrition and school safety programs. A county district court judge contended last year that the state legislature had unconstitutionally underfunded public schools in areas such as nutrition, mental health and school resources.
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Eighth-graders at Maple Park Middle School in Kansas City have created animatronics of soccer players and local figures as part of a World Cup-themed project, learning about engineering, technology and art. The project, part of the Future Ready Lab summer program, aims to prepare students for the Design, Innovation & Technology pathway in high school.
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