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FETC 2026: How CTE and AI Are Defining the Future of Learning

Artificial intelligence is transforming career and technical education and showing students real-world career pathways.

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FETC 2026: Encouraging Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use in Schools

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Makes AI Accessible and Affordable

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Bronx Students Trade Traditional Lessons for Hands-On AI Training

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AI Tools for Teachers That Drive Efficiencies

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FETC 2026: K–12 IT Leaders to Learn About Technology’s Future

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Access Control Keeps School Safe From Unwanted Guests

AI is a thought partner. It’s that springboard that can help get you to where you need to go.”

Gabriel Carrillo, Instructional Technology Specialist, North East Independent School District

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Beyond Cellphone Bans: How K–12 Schools Are Teaching Digital Citizenship and Creativity

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AI Translation Breaks Down Language Barriers in K–12 Schools

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How to Reduce Digital Friction in K–12 Districts

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Rural School Districts Embrace Artificial Intelligence

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Q&A: Matthew Winters Champions AI Literacy in Utah

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Facilitating Digital Wellness in K–12 Schools

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K-12 Turns to Vape Detectors to Extinguish a Persistent Problem in Schools

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Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Aura Edition Prioritizes Privacy and Productivity

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Review: ViewSonic’s WPD-900 Brings Effortless Screen-Sharing to Every Classroom

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3 Challenges to Overcome for AI/ML Adoption in the K–12 Schools

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FETC 2026: How To Create a Districtwide Culture of Cybersecurity

Security and software and policies can ensure student data protection is everyone’s responsibility.

Bob Fishtrom

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Access Control Keeps School Safe From Unwanted Guests

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Beyond Cellphone Bans: How K–12 Schools Are Teaching Digital Citizenship and Creativity

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K-12 Turns to Vape Detectors to Extinguish a Persistent Problem in Schools

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ISTELive 25: K–12 IT Influencers Examine AI in Education

Ed tech experts contemplate artificial intelligence’s possibilities, risks and future in schools and beyond.
ISTELive 25: Fund K–12 Projects with Creativity and Advocacy

Approach budgets like a puzzle and reach out to local or state-level stakeholders to fund K–12 ed tech initiatives.
ISTELive 25: The Intersection of Indigenous Culture and Technology

Technology shows K–12 students the importance of learning and preserving native perspectives.
ISTELive 25: A K–12 Student Repair Team Success Story

Bowling Green Independent School District teaches students real-world skills, training them to fix broken staff and student devices.
ISTELive 25: Empower Students to Shape Their Learning With Technology

Give K–12 students an opportunity to engage, share their voice and become leaders in education environments.

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Could Artificial General Intelligence Become a Reality?

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How Digital Monitoring Became One School District’s Warning System for Student Mental Health

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K–12 Districts Anticipate New Challenges and Priorities In 2026

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What Does Industry Research Say About K–12 Funding and Leadership?

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How Hybrid Cloud Storage Improves Costs and Security for K–12 Districts

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