Edutopia

1 week ago | edutopia.org | Matt Pitman

“What do you do if the teacher–student relationship is basically dysfunctional?” This was the raw and honest question a parent posted recently to Edutopia, describing their child’s classroom: a space filled with constant yelling, endless detentions, and escalating disrespect. Students felt unheard and resentful. Teachers, despite being highly experienced, were exhausted and at a loss. Parents were frustrated. No one was winning. Sadly, this scenario isn’t rare.

2 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Monica Burns

Technology IntegrationAn edtech expert shares how the popular AI tool can help you save time while increasing your impact. Moor Studio / iStockHas artificial intelligence become a part of your daily workflow? Many educators have turned to AI tools to help them expand their impact in the classroom. From creating supplemental resources that address goals for differentiation and student engagement to tackling their inbox or correspondence in a more timely manner, the possibilities are truly endless.

3 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Carly Berwick

When a student struggling with reading and writing entered Salt Lake City teacher Elyse Arrington’s high school ELA class six years ago, it didn’t take long for her to discover that he was in fact a prolific writer—of rap lyrics about his Indigenous identity. He was one of many of Arrington’s students, who, though disengaged from traditional coursework, were deeply involved in storytelling through hip hop.

4 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Youki Terada |Paige Tutt

Veteran teachers are no strangers to the disruptions caused by new technologies. AI is the latest in a long line of tools—from calculators to search engines to smartphones and YouTube—that prompt educators to wonder whether students are still engaged in the kind of deep learning that fosters academic growth. While a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted—meaningful tech integration must always emerge from sound instructional design—there’s good reason to lean in.

4 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Nicholas Provenzano |Becky Lee

As a teacher, I am sure you have seen all of the different ways that AI is going to change the classroom and the entire world of education. In reality, you are probably thinking about how you can use AI to help with the day-to-day stuff that eats up time. Sub plans are one of the most common things a teacher has to write multiple times every year.