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Teaching at a Crossroads: How AI is Reshaping the Classroom

The introduction of artificial intelligence is changing education, prompting teachers to reevaluate…

Dan Jones Dan Jones

When K-12 Teachers Should Use Deep Research Over ChatGPT-4o

A detailed overview with examples One of the most significant developments in…

Tom Daccord Tom Daccord

Beware Artificial Teaching Assistants Bearing Gifts

What are the assumptions about learning embodied in the algorithms? When I…

Alden Blodget Alden Blodget

AI Agents and the Future of Digital Labor in K12

2025 has been dubbed the “Year of the AI Agent” by tech…

Graham Foreman Graham Foreman

Creating a Reliable AI Assistant: A Decade-Long Journey that Started in the Classroom

When Otus began, our aim was straightforward yet ambitious—to improve how educators,…

Chris Hull Chris Hull

A Comprehensive Network to Engage All Educators in Transformational Conversations

The Be Podcast Network was officially launched in 2022, but its origins…

Kristina E. Greene Kristina E. Greene

What’s Missing From Your School’s AI Adoption Plan? A Roadmap for School Leaders

  Section 1: Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the world…

Nick Potkalitsky Nick Potkalitsky

Gen AI Isn’t the Problem—The Lack of AI Guidance for Students Is

  Reports say AI hinders learning, but you can't separate tech from…

Tom Daccord Tom Daccord

The Value of Struggle: Preserving Meaningful Learning in an AI Age

This article was initially published as “Gen-AI x Gen-Z/Alpha” by Nick Potalitsky…

Marta Napiorkowska Marta Napiorkowska

Introducing the Generative AI Landscape in Education: A Values-Driven Approach

This article is the first in a series on techniques for integrating…

Meredith Dutra Meredith Dutra