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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.

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Download the Future of Education Technology for K12

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This curated resource brings together insights from top educators, EdTech experts, and industry leaders to help teachers and administrators strategically leverage technology while fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and authentic connections in the classroom.

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How K–12 Schools Are Making Technology Work for Educators

EdTech Magazine

Before William Pierce began his career in K–12 information technology, he was a classroom teacher for nearly a decade with Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. He has multiple master’s degrees in education, and at one point he considered becoming a school principal.

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NEW: Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 3/29/2025

The CoolCatTeacher

K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed What are student technology leadership programs and how do they work? So much of technology is taught in-situ as we experience concerns and problems. If you dont have one, check it out!

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

Claris Connect automates the import of student information system (SIS) data and creates Managed Apple IDs at scale, giving students and teachers access to necessary technology and tools. Educator-designed Jamf technology solutions. Jamf provides device setup, low touch/no-touch deployments, and helps manage workflows.

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How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education

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Virtual information sessions are reshaping K-12 education. Read on for more ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education K-12 education is undergoing a digital revolution. Parents can stay informed about their child’s progress without needing physical meetings.

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Tech Tip #138: 7 Ways to Evaluate Websites

Ask a Tech Teacher

edu and.gov), how can they make choices that will inform their learning rather than misguide it? Is the information included on the website up to date? Are they sharing information so readers can draw their own conclusion or trying to get them to agree with an agenda? Is content accurate (based on student knowledge)?