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Rebecca Cannaday
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How to be more persuasive. bakadesuyo.com/2026/02/how-...
How To Be Persuasive: 7 Secrets From Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree
We'd all like to be more persuasive. Let's look at the scientific answers on how to do it effectively and ethically...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Trust is the New Currency
https://beckykeene.com/2026/01/30/trust-is-the-new-currency/ via @BeckyKeene
Trust is the New Currency
We’ve moved from trading data and attention to demanding trust. AI images, shifting terms, and quiet rights grabs leave people feeling deceived—learning what they surrendered after clicking “accept…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Coaching for All: Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Digital Spaces
https://vste.org/LearningLibrary/13592963 via @VSTE

#VCC #InstructionalCoaching #EdTechCoaching
VSTE Learning Guide: Coaching for All: Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Digital Spaces.
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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AI in Learning:
Take time to reexamine assignments and focus on where AI can help take away the unproductive struggle parts of an assignment so that students can focus on meaningful learning. www.ascd.org/blogs/ai-in-...
AI in Learning: Productive Support or Cognitive Crutch?
Not all struggle leads to learning. AI's greatest promise may be in helping us finally sort out the difference.
www.ascd.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Preparing Students for Jobs That May Disappear: Why Learning How to Learn Matters More Than Being “AI-Ready”
https://georgecouros.com/purpose-ai-and-adam-grant/ via @GCouros
Preparing Students for Jobs That May Disappear: Why Learning How to Learn Matters More Than Being "AI-Ready" - George Couros
Students need strong foundations and the ability to learn, adapt, and grow. In an AI shaped world, the purpose of school is helping learners thrive in change.
georgecouros.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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I wonder if this will actually work to identify children who are under 18 and keep them safe from graphic content. Not sure I trust AI to properly ID kids based on their inputs into the AI system. mashable.com/article/open...
OpenAI rolls out age prediction for teens
OpenAI is trying to keep teens safer by estimating their age.
mashable.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Join me at the Power of Coaching Conference! Use resources, simulations, and reflection time to make a plan for helping your teachers navigate the continually changing landscape in education. powerofcoaching2025.sched.com/event/2BbPj/...
Power of Coaching: Mastering Change: Strategies for Coaches...
View more about this event at Power of Coaching
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January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Students used a MagicStudent chatbot to run a Mediterranean trade simulation that built geographic knowledge, reasoning skills, and real-time decision-making. Close to 6000 interactions in five days show the strength of AI-supported inquiry learning.

🔗 to participate in the comments!
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Teaching the Generation that Questions Everything: Help guide Gen Z's need for meaning. www.edsurge.com/news/2025-12...
Teaching a Generation That Questions Everything - EdSurge News
Instead of being defensive when a student asks “why are we learning this?”, let’s treat the question as a path to deeper engagement.
www.edsurge.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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I'd love to hear the perspective of other neurodivergent teachers: What works for you? What do you wish that others understood? What boundaries are most useful? www.cultofpedagogy.com/neurodiverge...
Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers | Cult of Pedagogy
Neurodivergent educators bring unique gifts to their work, but they also face unique challenges.
www.cultofpedagogy.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Love these ways of helping students regain calmness during the wild days of December. www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
When engagement wanes before a long vacation, teachers can introduce mindful breaks to help students reset and refocus.
www.edutopia.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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2026-2027 Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program!
https://vste.org/News/13560920 via @VSTE

#EduCoach #EduCoaching #VCC #VSTECoach #PowerOfCoaching #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching #ProfessionalLearning #VSTE #VSTE25
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Mondays move more smoothly when students begin with curiosity. Raina creates warm-up questions that match your grade level and unit so you can start the week with focus. Try the sample prompt to experience the difference.

#Education #TeachingTools #MondayWarmUp #Engagement #Raina
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join the @magicschoolai.bsky.social Talent Show! It is great to hear how everyone is making use of the different tools and customizations!
forms.magicschool.ai/talent
#MagicSchool.ai
MagicSchool AI Talent Show Contest 2025
We’re excited to see how you’re using MagicSchool to transform teaching and learning in your classroom.
forms.magicschool.ai
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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2026-2027 Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program!
https://vste.org/2026-2027-applications-are-now-open-for-the-vste-certified-coach-program/ via @VSTE

#EduCoach #EduCoaching #VCC #VSTECoach #PowerOfCoaching #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching #ProfessionalLearning #VSTE #VSTE25
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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I LOVE custom tools in Magic School!

My most recent creation, a standards unpacker that focuses on Virginia Standards. Try it out: app.magicschool.ai/tools?share=...
MagicSchool AI
Created with 💖 in Denver, CO
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October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Regurgitative AI: Why ChatGPT Won't Kill Original Thought. Great read for educators.

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Regurgitative AI: Why ChatGPT Won’t Kill Original Thought
Why generative AI and ChatGPT cannot replace human creativity or original thought. Learn strategies for teaching students to navigate AI while fostering critical thinking, innovation, and authentic le...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Who Is This AI Enthusiast Everyone’s Talking About?
https://nickpotkalitsky.substack.com/p/who-is-this-ai-enthusiast-everyones via @NickPotkalitsky
Who Is This AI Enthusiast Everyone’s Talking About?
A personal appeal to examine an insubstantial artifact born from our heated discourse about AI and education
nickpotkalitsky.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Questions leaders should consider before launching new initiatives. This is even more important in today's environment when Educators are feeling overwhelmed. www.smartbrief.com/original/7-q...
7 questions every leader should ask before launching a major initiative - SmartBrief
When launching a major initiative, leaders must orchestrating clarity, rhythm and discipline, just like a master musician, writes Gerald Leonard.
www.smartbrief.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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How do you curate resources for your classroom?

I create a Canvas page with resources for students. For myself, I use a mixture of Google Keep and my Rocketbook.

Interested in what other people use (Wakelet, Google Keep, etc)
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Very interested to hear the thoughts of other parents on the topic of setting ages for smart phone use, social media, and more. www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Should Joining Social Media Be Treated Like Getting A Driver’s License? | KQED
Jean Twenge’s new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World updates her research while offering guidance for families.
www.kqed.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Join the National EdTech Coaching Camp coming October 23, 2025! Learn More: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Wayground and Forward Edge - National Tech Coach Ed Camp October 23rd 2025
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October 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Asking the right questions: This is a great read for anyone in a leadership position, especially those in education: www.smartbrief.com/original/ask...
Asking the right questions - SmartBrief
Asking well-timed and well-framed questions can improve collaboration and reveal new ideas, writes Paul Thornton.
www.smartbrief.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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It's time, sign up for The National EdCoach Tech Camp!
Thursday, 23 October, 12:00 - 2:20pm.
Lots of great ideas and opportunities to learn from other coaches!
Register Here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: National Tech Coach EdCamp: Fall 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The nation's biggest free virtual meetup for tech coaches! Join hundreds of peers as 20-30 presenters share their best tips, tools, and strategies.
zoom.us
October 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Voice: This is so important to build belonging in our students (and our teachers).
www.cultofpedagogy.com/pedagogies-o...
7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice | Cult of Pedagogy
What does it look like when teachers center student voice and student agency in their classrooms?
www.cultofpedagogy.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM