ISTE+ASCD

Did you catch our big news today? ISTE+ASCD is changing its name: International Society for Transforming Education. Our new name shifts the focus from how we do our work to WHY we do it. Our mission, community, and commitment to educators remain unchanged.

Looking for passionate leaders to join the International Society for Transforming Educaiton Board!! ISTE is seeking dedicated, innovative leaders to serve on the Board of Directors. Submit your application by August 28, 2026, 6:00p.m. EST. Submit here: hubs.li/Q04r9CqY0

One month ago today, we wrapped #ISTELive! 🎬🔥 The takeaways on AI, collaborative learning, & student engagement are still top of mind as we prep for the new school year. 🧠💡 Orlando was amazing ☀️ but we’re already counting down to Boston! 🗽 Who’s coming? 🎟️✨

"The most important part of ISTE: the collaboration among educators and school leaders." 💡 Cecilia Gil Rodriguez from Argentina shares her favorite takeaways from her first #ISTE experience! ⬇️ #EdTech #EduLeadership #GlobalEd

1 month post-#ISTELive and we're missing that energy! ✨ Revisiting the AI Superhero Trading Card station and assembling the whole league!  👇 Reply with a picture of YOUR superhero card and share a memorable moment from ISTELive! Let's get the conversation moving.

Free Mark Rober curriculum? Say less. 💥 STEM teacher Haley Burns shared her top #ISTELive takeaway: leveraging creator buy-in to grab student attention and elevate classroom lessons! ⚡️ What was the single best thing you learned or took home? Drop it below! 👇

AI can generate ideas & summarize data, but it can’t ask: "Why did I think that?" 🧠 The 4Cs aren’t enough anymore. Dr. Samantha Shinsky & Dr. Constance DeMore Savine share why Cognition is the 5th "C" students need to thrive alongside AI. Read full post 👇 #AIinEDU #Education

"It's a space for connection, technology, and education where everyone shares the same mindset." 🌐 Marian Rossi joined us all the way from Argentina for her very first #ISTELive! Watch her take on the power of global edtech community ⬇️ #EdTech #GlobalEd @SoyMarianRossi

Hands-on learning meets actionable student data. innovatiQ has officially earned the ISTE Seal! 🏆⚙️ The platform equips students with meaningful tech skills through authentic, project-based experiences while giving teachers real-time tools to track growth. #ISTESeal #K12

The secret behind your next lightbulb moment? It's not a solo project. 💡 The ISTE Connect platform is an "absolute gem" for connecting with educators who are constantly refining & elevating their practice. Find your spark. Join ISTE+ASCD today: hubs.li/Q04qMgYN0

What does "transforming education" mean to you? 🎓 ISTE President-elect Patricia Brown shares her vision: "Anytime a student walks into a classroom, feels like they belong, and can explore their potential... you're transforming education just for them." What’s your definition? 👇

Are we using SEL as a Band-Aid for systemic school stress? Teaching kids to breathe is great, but we also need to rethink high-stakes tests, heavy homework, and rigid rules. Read the full interview with author Cathy Vatterott: hubs.li/Q04qM0ls0

What happens when kids get access to AI? 🌍 Jordan Cotten & Winston Roberts share how #GenerationAI empowers students, like our AI Innovator winners who built transformative projects using AI! Should K-12 students have access to AI in class? 👇 cc: @purelysynced @teacherinasuit_

"Leadership pipelines don't fail because there's a lack of talent. They fail because we leave it to chance." 💼 At #ISTELive, experts urged districts to build peer mentorship programs. How do you support new leaders? 👇 hubs.li/Q04qCmks0  #leadership #principal

Traveling 5,000+ miles from Argentina to #ISTELive just to realize... we're all fighting the same classroom battles.✈️ No matter where we teach in the world, our challenges (and our passion!) are the same. ❤️ What was your biggest takeaway from the conference? 👇 #ASCDAnnual

Despite talk of a parent "techlash," a new EdWeek survey shows a strong majority of districts are NOT reducing tech investments. The issue isn't the devices, it's teacher training. How is your school balancing tech pushback?  hubs.li/Q04qrp4m0 #AI #edtech #leadership

Want to reach your most challenging students this year? It starts before Day 1. 1️⃣ Co-create expectations based on students' actual goals & values. 2️⃣ Build a simple note-taking system to capture their strengths early. Read the game plan: hubs.li/Q04qrhJL0   #students

"Screen value is far more important than screen time." 🖥️ At #ISTELive, experts urged a shift from limiting minutes to using AI as a thinking partner that sparks student curiosity. How do you define screen value? hubs.li/Q04qrqQv0 #edtech #ISTE

Are we just "bolting things on" to an old system? 🛠️ ISTE Board Member Ulcca Joshi Hansen challenges us to stop reforming and start transforming. What assumption should we rethink first? 👇 #transformingeducation

Building K-12 AI apps isn't easy. 🛠️ After 3 years of testing, ISTE launched StretchAI, a chatbot pulling from vetted teaching resources to elevate pedagogy over just quick shortcuts. How do you evaluate AI tools for actual classroom quality? 👇  hubs.li/Q04q3b1_0 #ISTE