Melissa Lim

K–12 Edtech in 2026: Five Trends Shaping the Year Ahead - EdSurge News In the coming year, K-12 IT directors will be taking a critical look at edtech and making sure it delivers what students and teachers really need.

K–12 Edtech in 2026: Five Trends Shaping the Year Ahead - EdSurge News www.edsurge.com/news/2026-01...

Exploring Black History Through Music Teachers can help the origins of jazz and hip-hop come alive for students with resources that highlight these influential music styles.

Exploring Black History Through Music www.edutopia.org/article/expl...

Have Teachers Reached App Overload? Educators are overwhelmed by an avalanche of tools. The solution isn’t zero tech, but the question of balance is critical.

Have Teachers Reached App Overload? www.edutopia.org/article/tech...

Setting Up Professional Development to Strengthen the Whole Teacher School leaders can work to ensure that PD helps teachers strengthen pedagogy and classroom culture, and that focuses on teacher well-being.

Setting Up Professional Development to Strengthen the Whole Teacher www.edutopia.org/article/effe...

Academics moving away from outright bans of AI, study finds Highly restrictive policies introduced after launch of ChatGPT being eased in favour of more nuanced responses, finds study of thousands of course materials

Academics moving away from outright bans of AI, study finds www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academi...

Schools Need to Adopt Clear Rules for AI Use. Parents Can Help Make That Happen Fowlin: Effective advocacy requires patience and persistence. Fortunately, families wanting to get involved have proven models to follow.

Schools Need to Adopt Clear Rules for AI Use. Parents Can Help Make That Happen www.the74million.org/article/scho...

A sweeping plan to reshape how Oregon schools are funded runs into a buzzsaw of opposition in Salem Key schools lobbying groups are lining up against a plan to replace the Quality Education Model.

A sweeping plan to reshape how Oregon schools are funded runs into a buzzsaw of opposition in Salem www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Teachers in Bars Getting Coffee #TBGC · Luma A morning meet-up the first Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted). Our group name is a riff on this one. Meet old friends and new. Grab something to…

The February meetup of Teachers in Bars Getting Coffee #TBGC will be this Saturday, Feb. 7 at Nuvrei, 1122 SW Harvey Milk St. Join us and RSVP! luma.com/y1hkt2j5 via @LumaHQ

For AI to Truly Work in the Classroom, Schools Must Give Their Teachers a Say Educators' view: Including teachers in planning for artificial intelligence and giving them time to master the tools made all the difference

For AI to Truly Work in the Classroom, Schools Must Give Their Teachers a Say www.the74million.org/article/for-...

Peering Into the Future: Look for These K-12 Education Trends in 2026 - EdSurge News To help readers focus on top trends worthy of their attention, EdSurge journalists distilled expertise from education sources of all sorts into about ...

Peering Into the Future: Look for These K-12 Education Trends in 2026 - EdSurge News www.edsurge.com/news/2026-01...

Hand in Hand: Schools’ Embrace of AI Connected to Increased Risks to Students Artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to alter the educational experiences of teachers, students, and parents during the 2024-25 school year. The frequency and variety of AI uses continues to…

Hand in Hand: Schools’ Embrace of AI Connected to Increased Risks to Students cdt.org/insights/han...

Is it Possible to Make Learning as Addictive as TikTok? - EdSurge News Ever heard of homework FOMO? We haven’t either. Is it possible to make learning as addictive as the latest TikTok dance trend? And if so, should we?

Is it Possible to Make Learning as Addictive as TikTok? - EdSurge News www.edsurge.com/news/2025-12...

1 in 3 Pre-K Teachers Uses Generative AI at School - EdSurge News More preschool teachers are using generative AI in the classroom and believe technology can help with virtual field trips and staying connected with ...

1 in 3 Pre-K Teachers Uses Generative AI at School
- EdSurge News www.edsurge.com/news/2026-01...

Using Tech for Better Communications With Multilingual Families Reusable message banks, videos with captions, and smart use of translation tools help schools consistently communicate with families in their home language.

Using Tech for Better Communications With Multilingual Families www.edutopia.org/article/4-te...

A 4-Step School Improvement Process That Works By using data to see patterns and trends, administrators can identify small changes that will help students make measurable progress.

A 4-Step School Improvement Process That Works www.edutopia.org/article/lead...

Where States Err In Their AI Education Guidance – And How To Fix It State leaders must use their expertise and resources to provide school districts with the clarity needed to implement smart policies on AI in the classroom.

Where States Err In Their AI Education Guidance – And How To Fix It www.forbes.com/sites/ulrich...

Bett 2026: Celebrating the art of teaching and the science of learning Learn more:

Bett 2026: Celebrating the art of teaching and the science of learning blog.google/products-and...

When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own The current landscape of AI use in K-12 schools is highly varied because there’s little specific policy guidance from the state and federal levels.

When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own theconversation.com/when-it-come...

Gemini rolling out 'Personal Intelligence' beta that uses Gmail & your Google apps data The Gemini app today is adding “Personal Intelligence” in beta. This lets Gemini use the data Google already has to “supercharge” responses.

Gemini rolling out 'Personal Intelligence' beta that uses Gmail & your Google apps data 9to5google.com/2026/01/14/g...

What Guidelines Should Teachers Provide for Student AI Use? (Opinion) The goal is to teach students to harness AI to bolster learning and preserve their work's integrity.

What Guidelines Should Teachers Provide for Student AI Use? (Opinion) www.edweek.org/technology/o...

Teachers in Bars Getting Coffee #TBGC · Luma A morning meet-up the first Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted). Our group name is a riff on this one. Meet old friends and new. Grab something to…

2026 New Year Meetup of Teachers in Bars Getting Coffee is Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Literary Arts Cafe, 716 SE Grand Ave. RSVP here --> luma.com/61s5sej9

Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12 Students' homework production is at a record low. Is it a symptom of post-pandemic apathy?

Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12 www.edweek.org/leadership/a...

How Generative AI Can Empower Teachers And Personalize Learning Experiences | Learning Forward AI-driven technology is equipping teachers and leaders with learning design tools they can use to build experiences uniquely suited to every student’s wonder,

How Generative AI Can Empower Teachers And Personalize Learning Experiences | Learning Forward learningforward.org/2025/12/17/h...

Q&A: Matthew Winters Champions AI Literacy in Utah As the Utah State Board of Education’s first artificial intelligence specialist, Matthew Winters brings his passion for professional development to this role.

Q&A: Matthew Winters Champions AI Literacy in Utah edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/...

The future of education technology after the arrival of ChatGPT - Kappan Online Most education technologies are adopted into schools through a structured process. What happens when technologies arrive on their own?

The future of education technology after the arrival of ChatGPT - Kappan Online kappanonline.org/the-future-o...

Gen Z is on the fence about AI in the classroom. That’s a good thing | Fortune For all the handwringing about an “AI-fueled decline in learning,” teenagers may actually understand the stakes better than adults think.

Gen Z is on the fence about AI in the classroom. That’s a good thing | Fortune fortune.com/2025/12/18/g...

AI in Education: Negotiating for Our Future - A Checklist for K12 Districts Considerations for the School Districts in Considering Large Scale AI Model DealsAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) and frontier AI models rapidly reshape the educational landscape, school systems face…

Great checklist for vetting and reviewing AI apps.

AI in Education: Negotiating for Our Future - A Checklist for K12 Districts www.aipolicylab.org/post/ai-in-e...

Building a Classroom Culture That Lasts www.ascd.org/blogs/buildi...

The Role of Mentorship in Teacher Retention www.ascd.org/blogs/the-ro...

Rethinking What We Choose to Measure in Schools - EdSurge News www.edsurge.com/news/2025-12...