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By Monica Burns · Site https://classtechtips.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Clear, purposeful EdTech advice — Burns focuses on using tools to serve learning goals, with lots of AI-for-teachers guidance.
Former classroom teacher Dr. Monica Burns shares practical EdTech, AI and digital-learning strategies for K-12 educators.
Best for: teachers who want purposeful, goal-first EdTech. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: classroom technology, AI for teachers, digital learning, EdTech.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Classroom.
By A.J. Juliani · Site https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Big-picture thinking made practical — Juliani connects AI and innovation to what students actually do in class.
Author and educator A.J. Juliani writes about innovation, AI, project-based learning and the future of learning.
Best for: teachers and leaders rethinking learning for an AI era. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: innovation, AI in schools, future of learning, project-based learning.
Tools: ChatGPT.
By Michael Linsin · Site https://smartclassroommanagement.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The clearest, most consistent classroom-management voice online — short, principled articles you can apply immediately.
Michael Linsin's weekly articles on calm, effective classroom management and behaviour.
Best for: teachers who want a calmer, better-behaved classroom. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: classroom management, behaviour, teacher practice, routines.
By Dave Stuart Jr. · Site https://davestuartjr.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Thoughtful, research-grounded posts on motivation and literacy from a working teacher who values doing fewer things better.
High school teacher Dave Stuart Jr. writes about literacy, student motivation and sustainable teaching.
Best for: secondary teachers who want depth on motivation and literacy. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: literacy, student motivation, student engagement, teacher development.
By Tom Sherrington · Site https://teacherhead.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Essential reading on evidence-informed teaching — Sherrington distils research into clear, usable classroom routines.
Former headteacher Tom Sherrington writes on pedagogy, curriculum, teaching practice and professional development.
Best for: teachers and leaders who want evidence-informed practice. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: pedagogy, curriculum, instructional strategies, professional development.
By David Didau · Site https://daviddidau.substack.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Challenging, well-argued essays that question education orthodoxies through the lens of cognitive science.
David Didau writes about learning science, cognitive science, pedagogy and assessment.
Best for: educators who enjoy rigorous debate on how learning works. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: learning science, cognitive science, pedagogy, assessment.
By Ross Morrison McGill · Site https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. One of the most-read teacher blogs in the UK — research-informed ideas with a strong focus on workload and wellbeing.
Ross Morrison McGill writes on teaching practice, research, teacher workload and school leadership.
Best for: teachers and leaders balancing impact and workload. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teaching practice, education research, teacher workload, leadership.
By Jo Morgan · Site https://www.resourceaholic.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to curation for secondary maths teachers — Morgan finds, tests and explains the best resources out there.
Maths teacher Jo Morgan curates and reviews the best secondary mathematics teaching resources and ideas.
Best for: secondary maths teachers looking for great resources. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: mathematics, teaching resources, secondary education.
By Jacqui Murray · Site https://askatechteacher.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Practical, curriculum-minded tech integration ideas from a veteran technology teacher.
Technology teacher Jacqui Murray shares EdTech lessons, digital-learning ideas and classroom-technology tips.
Best for: teachers integrating tech across the curriculum. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: EdTech, digital learning, classroom technology, digital citizenship.
Tools: Google Classroom.
By John Spencer · Site https://spencereducation.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Sketch-video-rich posts that make creativity and design thinking genuinely doable in K-12 classrooms.
Author and professor John Spencer writes about creativity, design thinking, project-based learning and student agency.
Best for: teachers building creative, student-driven classrooms. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: creativity, design thinking, project-based learning, student agency.
By Pernille Ripp · Site https://pernillesripp.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Honest, student-centred writing about growing readers — a must for literacy teachers.
Middle school teacher Pernille Ripp writes about literacy, reading, student voice and teaching.
Best for: literacy teachers who want students to love reading. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: literacy, reading, student voice, teaching.
By Blake Harvard · Site https://theeffortfuleducator.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Where learning science meets a real classroom — Harvard shows how retrieval practice and cognitive load play out with students.
High school teacher Blake Harvard applies cognitive science and retrieval practice to everyday teaching.
Best for: teachers applying learning science in class. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: High.
Topics: cognitive science, retrieval practice, learning science.
By Harry Fletcher-Wood · Site https://improvingteaching.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Concise, evidence-informed posts on how teachers actually improve — ideal for coaches and PD leads.
Harry Fletcher-Wood writes on teacher development, instructional coaching and professional learning.
Best for: coaches and leaders designing professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teacher development, instructional coaching, professional development, teaching practice.
By Dan Meyer · Site https://blog.mrmeyer.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Influential, provocative thinking on math instruction — and increasingly on what AI means for teaching.
Former maths teacher Dan Meyer writes about mathematics teaching, problem solving and classroom practice.
Best for: math teachers who want students to think. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: mathematics, problem solving, teaching practice.
Tools: Desmos.
By Tom Hobson · Site https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Warm, thoughtful daily reflections on play and early childhood from a lifelong preschool teacher.
Preschool teacher Tom Hobson writes about play-based learning, early childhood and child development.
Best for: early-years teachers and parents who value play. Audience: Teachers, Parents. Grade band: Elementary.
Topics: early childhood, play-based learning, preschool, child development.
By Trevor Muir · Site https://www.trevormuir.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Energising, story-driven posts on making learning engaging and meaningful through projects.
Teacher and author Trevor Muir writes about student engagement, project-based learning and school culture.
Best for: teachers looking to boost engagement. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: student engagement, project-based learning, teaching, school culture.
By Starr Sackstein · Site https://www.mssackstein.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The leading voice on rethinking grades — practical guidance on feedback, self-assessment and student ownership.
Educator and author Starr Sackstein writes about assessment, going gradeless, student voice and teacher leadership.
Best for: educators moving beyond traditional grades. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: assessment, grading reform, student voice, teacher leadership.
By Kasey Bell · Site https://shakeuplearning.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. A must-follow for Google-savvy teachers. Bell mixes quick tech tips, AI how-tos and ready-to-use templates, backed by her long-running Shake Up Learning Show podcast.
Former teacher and instructional coach Kasey Bell shares practical Google Workspace, AI and dynamic-learning ideas for K-12 classrooms.
Best for: teachers who want practical Google and AI ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, AI for teachers, dynamic learning, templates, teacher tech tips.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva.
By Catlin Tucker · Site https://catlintucker.com/blog-2/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog for blended learning done well. Tucker turns models like station rotation and the playlist into practical, step-by-step routines teachers can run tomorrow.
Former classroom teacher, bestselling author and blended learning coach Dr. Catlin Tucker writes about blended learning models, station rotation, UDL and student-centred instruction.
Best for: teachers designing blended, student-centred lessons. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: blended learning, station rotation, UDL, student agency, small-group instruction.
Tools: Google Classroom, Canva, ChatGPT.
By Jennifer Gonzalez · Site https://www.cultofpedagogy.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-14
TLDR. If you only subscribe to one teaching-practice blog, make it this one. Gonzalez goes deep on classroom craft — discussion protocols, grading, equity moves — with practical templates you can use Monday morning.
In-depth essays and how-to guides on teaching practice, written by former middle school teacher Jennifer Gonzalez and a rotating cast of educator contributors.
Best for: classroom teachers who want depth, not hot takes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: discussion protocols, grading reform, equity, instructional strategies, teacher voice.
Tools: Google Classroom, Padlet, Jamboard, Flip.
By Matt Miller · Site https://ditchthattextbook.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-22
TLDR. The single best place for low-prep, high-impact tech ideas built around Google tools and AI. Miller ships practical templates relentlessly — copy them and adapt.
Matt Miller's blog on replacing textbook-driven lessons with creative, tech-enabled activities, with a heavy focus on Google Workspace and AI for teachers.
Best for: teachers who want ready-made tech ideas they can use this week. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High, All K-12.
Topics: AI lesson planning, Google Workspace, creative assignments, ChatGPT for teachers, templates.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Canva, Diffit.
By Larry Ferlazzo · Site https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-04-30
TLDR. The most comprehensive curation in K-12. Ferlazzo's 'best of' lists are the closest thing the field has to a working bibliography — bookmark the topic that matters to you.
A prolific aggregation blog by veteran high school ELL teacher Larry Ferlazzo, surfacing research, resources, and 'best of' lists across every K-12 topic.
Best for: teachers and PD leads who want a research-grounded curation feed. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: ELL, best-of lists, research summaries, student motivation, retrieval practice.
Tools: Quizlet, Quizizz, Edpuzzle.
By Sarah Carter · Site https://mathequalslove.net · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-05
TLDR. The go-to source for ready-to-print, hands-on secondary math activities. If you teach Algebra 1 or 2, you'll borrow something every week.
High school math teacher Sarah Carter shares hands-on activities, interactive notebooks, and printable puzzles for Algebra through Pre-Calc.
Best for: secondary math teachers who want printable, hands-on activities. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: interactive notebooks, math puzzles, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, classroom routines.
Tools: Desmos, GeoGebra, Canva.
By Two Writing Teachers Collective · Site https://twowritingteachers.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-04-22
TLDR. If you teach writing in elementary or middle school, this is your community. Daily posts on workshop moves, mentor texts, and student conferring — practical and warm.
A community blog by elementary and middle school literacy specialists focused on writing workshop, mentor texts, and conferring with student writers.
Best for: elementary and middle school writing teachers. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: writing workshop, mentor texts, conferring, narrative writing, small moments.
Tools: Google Docs, Seesaw.
By George Couros · Site https://georgecouros.ca/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-28
TLDR. The default leadership blog for K-12 principals. Short, reflective posts on culture, change, and what it actually feels like to lead a school well.
George Couros's long-running blog on innovative leadership, school culture, and the 'innovator's mindset' for principals and district leaders.
Best for: principals and aspiring school leaders. Audience: School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: innovator's mindset, school culture, change leadership, staff PD.
By The Art of Education University · Site https://theartofeducation.edu/magazine · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-18
TLDR. The hub for K-12 art teachers. Lesson plans, classroom systems, and a real sense of community for a subject area that's often siloed.
Lesson ideas, classroom management tips, and PD essays for K-12 visual art teachers, published by The Art of Education University.
Best for: K-12 visual art teachers. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: art curriculum, studio management, choice-based art, art assessment.
Tools: Canva, Procreate, Adobe Express.
By Nicole Eredics · Site https://www.theinclusiveclass.com · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-03-30
TLDR. Practical, plainspoken advice for general-ed teachers who want inclusion to actually work. Heavy on co-teaching moves and curriculum modifications.
Nicole Eredics writes on co-teaching, inclusive curriculum design, and practical strategies for general-ed teachers who serve students with disabilities.
Best for: general-ed teachers in inclusive classrooms. Audience: Teachers, Specialists. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: co-teaching, inclusion, curriculum modification, UDL.
By ASCD · Site https://ascd.org/blogs · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-15
TLDR. The professional association blog you'd expect — but better than most. Strong on curriculum, supervision, and the leadership-meets-classroom seam.
ASCD's professional learning blog, with essays from K-12 leaders and teacher-authors on curriculum, instruction, and supervision.
Best for: instructional coaches and assistant principals. Audience: School Leaders, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: curriculum design, instructional coaching, supervision, feedback.
By TCEA · Site https://blog.tcea.org/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-07-02
TLDR. One of the highest-volume practical edtech blogs in K-12. TCEA's staff ship short, screenshot-heavy how-tos every day — perfect for the teacher who wants a working recipe, not a think piece.
The Texas Computer Education Association's group blog, with a rotating cast of instructional-technology specialists publishing near-daily how-tos on Google Workspace, AI, cybersecurity, and classroom edtech.
Best for: teachers who want daily, screenshot-level edtech how-tos. Audience: Teachers, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace tips, AI in the classroom, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, icebreakers, formative assessment.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Forms, ChatGPT, Chrome, Canva.
By Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth · Site https://rdene915.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-18
TLDR. A veteran voice at the intersection of AI, edtech, and SEL. Poth writes reflective, practitioner-focused posts on what actually works in classrooms and what educators should be thinking about next.
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth's long-running blog on AI in education, edtech integration, SEL, and the future of teaching — written from the perspective of an educator, consultant, keynote speaker, and author.
Best for: educators and leaders looking for reflective, forward-looking takes on AI, edtech, and SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI in education, AI literacy, edtech integration, SEL, future-ready skills, teacher reflection, keynote insights.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Workspace, Book Creator, Nearpod.
By Lewis Poche · Site https://lewispoche.substack.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-26
TLDR. Thoughtful, essay-style writing on using classroom technology with intention. Poche digs into the uncomfortable questions about devices, distraction, and whether school tech is actually serving learning.
Lewis Poche's Substack on leveraging education technology purposefully and skillfully — essays on device culture, distraction, edtech decision-making, and the habits schools need to use technology well.
Best for: educators and leaders rethinking how devices are used day to day in their schools. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: purposeful edtech, device management, student distraction, 1:1 programs, digital citizenship, technology integration.
Tools: iPad, Chromebook, MacBook.
By National Science Teaching Association · Site https://www.nsta.org/blog/all · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog from the leading US science teaching association. Practical posts by teachers and NSTA staff on phenomena-based instruction, NGSS, STEM activities and science teacher growth.
The National Science Teaching Association's blog for science educators — classroom ideas, NGSS-aligned lessons, three-dimensional teaching strategies, professional learning and news from across the science education community.
Best for: K-12 science teachers looking for NGSS-aligned ideas and professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: science teaching, NGSS, phenomena-based learning, three-dimensional learning, STEM activities, science professional learning.
By Monica Burns · Site https://classtechtips.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Clear, purposeful EdTech advice — Burns focuses on using tools to serve learning goals, with lots of AI-for-teachers guidance.
Former classroom teacher Dr. Monica Burns shares practical EdTech, AI and digital-learning strategies for K-12 educators.
Best for: teachers who want purposeful, goal-first EdTech. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: classroom technology, AI for teachers, digital learning, EdTech.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Classroom.
By Vicki Davis · Site https://www.coolcatteacher.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Practical, teacher-to-teacher advice from someone still in the classroom — a long-running staple for EdTech-minded educators.
Classroom teacher and IT director Vicki Davis writes about teaching, EdTech, AI and teacher development.
Best for: teachers who want tested, classroom-real tech ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: EdTech, AI for teachers, teacher development, teaching.
Tools: ChatGPT, Google Classroom.
By A.J. Juliani · Site https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Big-picture thinking made practical — Juliani connects AI and innovation to what students actually do in class.
Author and educator A.J. Juliani writes about innovation, AI, project-based learning and the future of learning.
Best for: teachers and leaders rethinking learning for an AI era. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: innovation, AI in schools, future of learning, project-based learning.
Tools: ChatGPT.
By Alice Keeler · Site https://alicekeeler.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Relentlessly practical Google and AI tips — Keeler's templates and workflows save teachers real time.
Alice Keeler shares Google, AI and classroom-technology tips, templates and workflows for teachers.
Best for: Google-classroom teachers who want time-saving workflows. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, AI for teachers, classroom technology, templates.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gemini.
By Jacqui Murray · Site https://askatechteacher.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Practical, curriculum-minded tech integration ideas from a veteran technology teacher.
Technology teacher Jacqui Murray shares EdTech lessons, digital-learning ideas and classroom-technology tips.
Best for: teachers integrating tech across the curriculum. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: EdTech, digital learning, classroom technology, digital citizenship.
Tools: Google Classroom.
By John Spencer · Site https://spencereducation.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Sketch-video-rich posts that make creativity and design thinking genuinely doable in K-12 classrooms.
Author and professor John Spencer writes about creativity, design thinking, project-based learning and student agency.
Best for: teachers building creative, student-driven classrooms. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: creativity, design thinking, project-based learning, student agency.
By Jennifer Casa-Todd · Site https://jcasatodd.com/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Student-centred thinking on digital citizenship and AI, grounded in empowering young people online.
Educator and author Jennifer Casa-Todd writes about digital citizenship, AI, student voice and digital learning.
Best for: educators teaching digital citizenship. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: digital citizenship, AI in schools, student voice, digital learning.
By Kasey Bell · Site https://shakeuplearning.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. A must-follow for Google-savvy teachers. Bell mixes quick tech tips, AI how-tos and ready-to-use templates, backed by her long-running Shake Up Learning Show podcast.
Former teacher and instructional coach Kasey Bell shares practical Google Workspace, AI and dynamic-learning ideas for K-12 classrooms.
Best for: teachers who want practical Google and AI ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, AI for teachers, dynamic learning, templates, teacher tech tips.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva.
By Catlin Tucker · Site https://catlintucker.com/blog-2/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog for blended learning done well. Tucker turns models like station rotation and the playlist into practical, step-by-step routines teachers can run tomorrow.
Former classroom teacher, bestselling author and blended learning coach Dr. Catlin Tucker writes about blended learning models, station rotation, UDL and student-centred instruction.
Best for: teachers designing blended, student-centred lessons. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: blended learning, station rotation, UDL, student agency, small-group instruction.
Tools: Google Classroom, Canva, ChatGPT.
By Matt Miller · Site https://ditchthattextbook.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-22
TLDR. The single best place for low-prep, high-impact tech ideas built around Google tools and AI. Miller ships practical templates relentlessly — copy them and adapt.
Matt Miller's blog on replacing textbook-driven lessons with creative, tech-enabled activities, with a heavy focus on Google Workspace and AI for teachers.
Best for: teachers who want ready-made tech ideas they can use this week. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High, All K-12.
Topics: AI lesson planning, Google Workspace, creative assignments, ChatGPT for teachers, templates.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Canva, Diffit.
By Eric Sheninger · Site https://www.thecompellededucator.com/search · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-12
TLDR. Read for the leadership case studies. Sheninger pairs every framework with a real school example, which makes the advice usable instead of theoretical.
Eric Sheninger's reflections on digital leadership, personalized learning, and evidence-based school improvement, drawn from his work with schools worldwide.
Best for: principals and superintendents focused on digital transformation. Audience: School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: digital leadership, personalized learning, school improvement, PLN.
Tools: Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.
By KQED · Site https://www.kqed.org/mindshift · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-11
TLDR. Thoughtful long-form on learning, mental health, and the cultural side of education. The opposite of a tips-and-tricks blog — read it slowly.
Public-media coverage of how learning is changing, from SEL and youth mental health to AI and the future of school.
Best for: educators and parents who want long-form, reported pieces. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: youth mental health, SEL, future of school, phone-free schools, teen wellbeing.
By Eric Curts · Site https://www.controlaltachieve.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-06
TLDR. The Google-tools encyclopedia for K-12. If your district runs on Google Workspace, this is the reference manual you didn't know existed.
Step-by-step Google Workspace tutorials, templates, and add-on round-ups for K-12 teachers, from Google-certified trainer Eric Curts.
Best for: teachers in Google Workspace districts. Audience: Teachers, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, Google Slides, Google Forms, accessibility, Chromebook tips.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Chrome.
By Lindy Hockenbary · Site https://www.lindyhoc.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A standout voice on AI literacy for K-12. Hockenbary translates research into concrete classroom moves — AI-friendly assessments, teacher-created video, Canva workflows — without hype or doom.
Practical, research-informed writing on AI literacy, edtech coaching, and tech-confident teaching from instructional coach and consultant Lindy Hockenbary.
Best for: teachers and coaches building real AI literacy without the hype. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI literacy, AI-friendly assessment, teacher-created video, edtech coaching, Universal Design for Learning.
Tools: Canva, ChatGPT.
By Greg Bagby · Site https://www.gregbagby.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A district-leader vantage point you don't often see online. Bagby writes short, candid recaps from ISTE, vendor summits, and the trenches of district edtech leadership — useful if you sit in a CTO/CIO seat.
Field notes from veteran district instructional technology leader Greg Bagby on AI in schools, edtech vendor summits, and the practical realities of leading technology change in K-12 districts.
Best for: district edtech leaders and CTOs tracking the vendor and policy landscape. Audience: School Leaders, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: district edtech leadership, AI readiness, ISTE, vendor partnerships, technology change management.
Tools: ClassLink, Savvas.
By TCEA · Site https://blog.tcea.org/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-07-02
TLDR. One of the highest-volume practical edtech blogs in K-12. TCEA's staff ship short, screenshot-heavy how-tos every day — perfect for the teacher who wants a working recipe, not a think piece.
The Texas Computer Education Association's group blog, with a rotating cast of instructional-technology specialists publishing near-daily how-tos on Google Workspace, AI, cybersecurity, and classroom edtech.
Best for: teachers who want daily, screenshot-level edtech how-tos. Audience: Teachers, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace tips, AI in the classroom, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, icebreakers, formative assessment.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Forms, ChatGPT, Chrome, Canva.
By Cammie Kannekens · Site https://cammiekannekensblog.wordpress.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-08-04
TLDR. A refreshingly honest coach's learning journal. Kannekens writes step-by-step Google and AI walkthroughs alongside candid notes from real division projects like piloting math resources — practical and unpolished in the best way.
Instructional coach Cammie Kannekens documents what she learns on the job — Google Workspace walkthroughs, AI-era thinking activities, math resource pilots, and conference recaps from a division coaching seat.
Best for: instructional coaches and teachers who want honest, step-by-step learning notes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: instructional coaching, Google Workspace tips, student thinking in an AI world, math resource pilots, conference recaps.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Vids, Google Forms, YouTube, Teachable Machine.
By Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth · Site https://rdene915.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-18
TLDR. A veteran voice at the intersection of AI, edtech, and SEL. Poth writes reflective, practitioner-focused posts on what actually works in classrooms and what educators should be thinking about next.
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth's long-running blog on AI in education, edtech integration, SEL, and the future of teaching — written from the perspective of an educator, consultant, keynote speaker, and author.
Best for: educators and leaders looking for reflective, forward-looking takes on AI, edtech, and SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI in education, AI literacy, edtech integration, SEL, future-ready skills, teacher reflection, keynote insights.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Workspace, Book Creator, Nearpod.
By Lewis Poche · Site https://lewispoche.substack.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-26
TLDR. Thoughtful, essay-style writing on using classroom technology with intention. Poche digs into the uncomfortable questions about devices, distraction, and whether school tech is actually serving learning.
Lewis Poche's Substack on leveraging education technology purposefully and skillfully — essays on device culture, distraction, edtech decision-making, and the habits schools need to use technology well.
Best for: educators and leaders rethinking how devices are used day to day in their schools. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: purposeful edtech, device management, student distraction, 1:1 programs, digital citizenship, technology integration.
Tools: iPad, Chromebook, MacBook.
By Monica Burns · Site https://classtechtips.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Clear, purposeful EdTech advice — Burns focuses on using tools to serve learning goals, with lots of AI-for-teachers guidance.
Former classroom teacher Dr. Monica Burns shares practical EdTech, AI and digital-learning strategies for K-12 educators.
Best for: teachers who want purposeful, goal-first EdTech. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: classroom technology, AI for teachers, digital learning, EdTech.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Classroom.
By Vicki Davis · Site https://www.coolcatteacher.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Practical, teacher-to-teacher advice from someone still in the classroom — a long-running staple for EdTech-minded educators.
Classroom teacher and IT director Vicki Davis writes about teaching, EdTech, AI and teacher development.
Best for: teachers who want tested, classroom-real tech ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: EdTech, AI for teachers, teacher development, teaching.
Tools: ChatGPT, Google Classroom.
By A.J. Juliani · Site https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Big-picture thinking made practical — Juliani connects AI and innovation to what students actually do in class.
Author and educator A.J. Juliani writes about innovation, AI, project-based learning and the future of learning.
Best for: teachers and leaders rethinking learning for an AI era. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: innovation, AI in schools, future of learning, project-based learning.
Tools: ChatGPT.
By Alice Keeler · Site https://alicekeeler.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Relentlessly practical Google and AI tips — Keeler's templates and workflows save teachers real time.
Alice Keeler shares Google, AI and classroom-technology tips, templates and workflows for teachers.
Best for: Google-classroom teachers who want time-saving workflows. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, AI for teachers, classroom technology, templates.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gemini.
By John Spencer · Site https://spencereducation.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Sketch-video-rich posts that make creativity and design thinking genuinely doable in K-12 classrooms.
Author and professor John Spencer writes about creativity, design thinking, project-based learning and student agency.
Best for: teachers building creative, student-driven classrooms. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: creativity, design thinking, project-based learning, student agency.
By Dan Meyer · Site https://blog.mrmeyer.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Influential, provocative thinking on math instruction — and increasingly on what AI means for teaching.
Former maths teacher Dan Meyer writes about mathematics teaching, problem solving and classroom practice.
Best for: math teachers who want students to think. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: mathematics, problem solving, teaching practice.
Tools: Desmos.
By Jennifer Casa-Todd · Site https://jcasatodd.com/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Student-centred thinking on digital citizenship and AI, grounded in empowering young people online.
Educator and author Jennifer Casa-Todd writes about digital citizenship, AI, student voice and digital learning.
Best for: educators teaching digital citizenship. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: digital citizenship, AI in schools, student voice, digital learning.
By Kasey Bell · Site https://shakeuplearning.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. A must-follow for Google-savvy teachers. Bell mixes quick tech tips, AI how-tos and ready-to-use templates, backed by her long-running Shake Up Learning Show podcast.
Former teacher and instructional coach Kasey Bell shares practical Google Workspace, AI and dynamic-learning ideas for K-12 classrooms.
Best for: teachers who want practical Google and AI ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace, AI for teachers, dynamic learning, templates, teacher tech tips.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva.
By Catlin Tucker · Site https://catlintucker.com/blog-2/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog for blended learning done well. Tucker turns models like station rotation and the playlist into practical, step-by-step routines teachers can run tomorrow.
Former classroom teacher, bestselling author and blended learning coach Dr. Catlin Tucker writes about blended learning models, station rotation, UDL and student-centred instruction.
Best for: teachers designing blended, student-centred lessons. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: blended learning, station rotation, UDL, student agency, small-group instruction.
Tools: Google Classroom, Canva, ChatGPT.
By Matt Miller · Site https://ditchthattextbook.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-22
TLDR. The single best place for low-prep, high-impact tech ideas built around Google tools and AI. Miller ships practical templates relentlessly — copy them and adapt.
Matt Miller's blog on replacing textbook-driven lessons with creative, tech-enabled activities, with a heavy focus on Google Workspace and AI for teachers.
Best for: teachers who want ready-made tech ideas they can use this week. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High, All K-12.
Topics: AI lesson planning, Google Workspace, creative assignments, ChatGPT for teachers, templates.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Slides, ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Canva, Diffit.
By Lindy Hockenbary · Site https://www.lindyhoc.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A standout voice on AI literacy for K-12. Hockenbary translates research into concrete classroom moves — AI-friendly assessments, teacher-created video, Canva workflows — without hype or doom.
Practical, research-informed writing on AI literacy, edtech coaching, and tech-confident teaching from instructional coach and consultant Lindy Hockenbary.
Best for: teachers and coaches building real AI literacy without the hype. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI literacy, AI-friendly assessment, teacher-created video, edtech coaching, Universal Design for Learning.
Tools: Canva, ChatGPT.
By Greg Bagby · Site https://www.gregbagby.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A district-leader vantage point you don't often see online. Bagby writes short, candid recaps from ISTE, vendor summits, and the trenches of district edtech leadership — useful if you sit in a CTO/CIO seat.
Field notes from veteran district instructional technology leader Greg Bagby on AI in schools, edtech vendor summits, and the practical realities of leading technology change in K-12 districts.
Best for: district edtech leaders and CTOs tracking the vendor and policy landscape. Audience: School Leaders, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: district edtech leadership, AI readiness, ISTE, vendor partnerships, technology change management.
Tools: ClassLink, Savvas.
By TCEA · Site https://blog.tcea.org/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-07-02
TLDR. One of the highest-volume practical edtech blogs in K-12. TCEA's staff ship short, screenshot-heavy how-tos every day — perfect for the teacher who wants a working recipe, not a think piece.
The Texas Computer Education Association's group blog, with a rotating cast of instructional-technology specialists publishing near-daily how-tos on Google Workspace, AI, cybersecurity, and classroom edtech.
Best for: teachers who want daily, screenshot-level edtech how-tos. Audience: Teachers, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: Google Workspace tips, AI in the classroom, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, icebreakers, formative assessment.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Forms, ChatGPT, Chrome, Canva.
By Cammie Kannekens · Site https://cammiekannekensblog.wordpress.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-08-04
TLDR. A refreshingly honest coach's learning journal. Kannekens writes step-by-step Google and AI walkthroughs alongside candid notes from real division projects like piloting math resources — practical and unpolished in the best way.
Instructional coach Cammie Kannekens documents what she learns on the job — Google Workspace walkthroughs, AI-era thinking activities, math resource pilots, and conference recaps from a division coaching seat.
Best for: instructional coaches and teachers who want honest, step-by-step learning notes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: instructional coaching, Google Workspace tips, student thinking in an AI world, math resource pilots, conference recaps.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Vids, Google Forms, YouTube, Teachable Machine.
By Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth · Site https://rdene915.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-18
TLDR. A veteran voice at the intersection of AI, edtech, and SEL. Poth writes reflective, practitioner-focused posts on what actually works in classrooms and what educators should be thinking about next.
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth's long-running blog on AI in education, edtech integration, SEL, and the future of teaching — written from the perspective of an educator, consultant, keynote speaker, and author.
Best for: educators and leaders looking for reflective, forward-looking takes on AI, edtech, and SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI in education, AI literacy, edtech integration, SEL, future-ready skills, teacher reflection, keynote insights.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Workspace, Book Creator, Nearpod.
By Tom Sherrington · Site https://teacherhead.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Essential reading on evidence-informed teaching — Sherrington distils research into clear, usable classroom routines.
Former headteacher Tom Sherrington writes on pedagogy, curriculum, teaching practice and professional development.
Best for: teachers and leaders who want evidence-informed practice. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: pedagogy, curriculum, instructional strategies, professional development.
By Ross Morrison McGill · Site https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. One of the most-read teacher blogs in the UK — research-informed ideas with a strong focus on workload and wellbeing.
Ross Morrison McGill writes on teaching practice, research, teacher workload and school leadership.
Best for: teachers and leaders balancing impact and workload. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teaching practice, education research, teacher workload, leadership.
By Mandy Froehlich · Site https://mandyfroehlich.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Compassionate writing on teacher wellbeing and leadership that builds healthier school cultures.
Author and consultant Mandy Froehlich writes about leadership, teacher wellbeing and school culture.
Best for: leaders and teachers focused on wellbeing and culture. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: leadership, teacher wellbeing, school culture.
By Harry Fletcher-Wood · Site https://improvingteaching.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Concise, evidence-informed posts on how teachers actually improve — ideal for coaches and PD leads.
Harry Fletcher-Wood writes on teacher development, instructional coaching and professional learning.
Best for: coaches and leaders designing professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teacher development, instructional coaching, professional development, teaching practice.
By Starr Sackstein · Site https://www.mssackstein.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The leading voice on rethinking grades — practical guidance on feedback, self-assessment and student ownership.
Educator and author Starr Sackstein writes about assessment, going gradeless, student voice and teacher leadership.
Best for: educators moving beyond traditional grades. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: assessment, grading reform, student voice, teacher leadership.
By George Couros · Site https://georgecouros.ca/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-28
TLDR. The default leadership blog for K-12 principals. Short, reflective posts on culture, change, and what it actually feels like to lead a school well.
George Couros's long-running blog on innovative leadership, school culture, and the 'innovator's mindset' for principals and district leaders.
Best for: principals and aspiring school leaders. Audience: School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: innovator's mindset, school culture, change leadership, staff PD.
By Eric Sheninger · Site https://www.thecompellededucator.com/search · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-12
TLDR. Read for the leadership case studies. Sheninger pairs every framework with a real school example, which makes the advice usable instead of theoretical.
Eric Sheninger's reflections on digital leadership, personalized learning, and evidence-based school improvement, drawn from his work with schools worldwide.
Best for: principals and superintendents focused on digital transformation. Audience: School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: digital leadership, personalized learning, school improvement, PLN.
Tools: Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.
By The 74 Editorial Team · Site https://www.the74million.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-05-19
TLDR. The most rigorous education-policy newsroom in the US. Read it for evidence on what's actually happening in districts beyond the press releases.
Nonprofit education journalism covering K-12 policy, school choice, equity, and the politics shaping American public education.
Best for: anyone who wants reported, sourced K-12 policy coverage. Audience: School Leaders, Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: education policy, school choice, chronic absenteeism, literacy policy, equity.
By Chalkbeat Newsroom · Site https://www.chalkbeat.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-05-15
TLDR. If you lead or teach in a major US district, Chalkbeat is the local-news layer the mainstream media doesn't provide. Subscribe to your city's edition first.
Local education journalism across major US cities, focused on the policies and people shaping public schools at the district level.
Best for: anyone working in or covering US urban districts. Audience: School Leaders, Parents, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: district news, school board, funding, teacher workforce, chronic absenteeism.
By ASCD · Site https://ascd.org/blogs · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-15
TLDR. The professional association blog you'd expect — but better than most. Strong on curriculum, supervision, and the leadership-meets-classroom seam.
ASCD's professional learning blog, with essays from K-12 leaders and teacher-authors on curriculum, instruction, and supervision.
Best for: instructional coaches and assistant principals. Audience: School Leaders, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: curriculum design, instructional coaching, supervision, feedback.
By Greg Bagby · Site https://www.gregbagby.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A district-leader vantage point you don't often see online. Bagby writes short, candid recaps from ISTE, vendor summits, and the trenches of district edtech leadership — useful if you sit in a CTO/CIO seat.
Field notes from veteran district instructional technology leader Greg Bagby on AI in schools, edtech vendor summits, and the practical realities of leading technology change in K-12 districts.
Best for: district edtech leaders and CTOs tracking the vendor and policy landscape. Audience: School Leaders, EdTech. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: district edtech leadership, AI readiness, ISTE, vendor partnerships, technology change management.
Tools: ClassLink, Savvas.
By Lewis Poche · Site https://lewispoche.substack.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-26
TLDR. Thoughtful, essay-style writing on using classroom technology with intention. Poche digs into the uncomfortable questions about devices, distraction, and whether school tech is actually serving learning.
Lewis Poche's Substack on leveraging education technology purposefully and skillfully — essays on device culture, distraction, edtech decision-making, and the habits schools need to use technology well.
Best for: educators and leaders rethinking how devices are used day to day in their schools. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: purposeful edtech, device management, student distraction, 1:1 programs, digital citizenship, technology integration.
Tools: iPad, Chromebook, MacBook.
By Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) · Site https://casel.org/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Research-backed social and emotional learning from the organisation that defined the CASEL 5 competencies. Useful for leaders planning SEL and teachers putting it into practice.
The blog of CASEL, the leading organisation behind the widely used SEL framework — research, policy updates, implementation stories and practical guidance for bringing social and emotional learning into schools and districts.
Best for: School and district leaders planning evidence-based SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: social-emotional learning, CASEL 5, SEL implementation, SEL research, education policy, school climate.
By Understood.org · Site https://www.understood.org/en/news · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-12
TLDR. The clearest English-language resource on learning differences for parents — and a quiet asset for special ed teachers who need to share something families will actually read.
Plain-language articles on learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, and IEP/504 navigation, written for families and the educators who work with them.
Best for: parents of neurodivergent kids and the specialists supporting them. Audience: Parents, Specialists, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: ADHD, dyslexia, IEP, 504 plans, executive function.
By Nicole Eredics · Site https://www.theinclusiveclass.com · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-03-30
TLDR. Practical, plainspoken advice for general-ed teachers who want inclusion to actually work. Heavy on co-teaching moves and curriculum modifications.
Nicole Eredics writes on co-teaching, inclusive curriculum design, and practical strategies for general-ed teachers who serve students with disabilities.
Best for: general-ed teachers in inclusive classrooms. Audience: Teachers, Specialists. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: co-teaching, inclusion, curriculum modification, UDL.
By Dave Stuart Jr. · Site https://davestuartjr.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Thoughtful, research-grounded posts on motivation and literacy from a working teacher who values doing fewer things better.
High school teacher Dave Stuart Jr. writes about literacy, student motivation and sustainable teaching.
Best for: secondary teachers who want depth on motivation and literacy. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: literacy, student motivation, student engagement, teacher development.
By Pernille Ripp · Site https://pernillesripp.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Honest, student-centred writing about growing readers — a must for literacy teachers.
Middle school teacher Pernille Ripp writes about literacy, reading, student voice and teaching.
Best for: literacy teachers who want students to love reading. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: literacy, reading, student voice, teaching.
By Larry Ferlazzo · Site https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-04-30
TLDR. The most comprehensive curation in K-12. Ferlazzo's 'best of' lists are the closest thing the field has to a working bibliography — bookmark the topic that matters to you.
A prolific aggregation blog by veteran high school ELL teacher Larry Ferlazzo, surfacing research, resources, and 'best of' lists across every K-12 topic.
Best for: teachers and PD leads who want a research-grounded curation feed. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: ELL, best-of lists, research summaries, student motivation, retrieval practice.
Tools: Quizlet, Quizizz, Edpuzzle.
By Timothy Shanahan · Site https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-18
TLDR. The most authoritative voice in the room on the science of reading. Read it for clear, no-nonsense answers to the questions teachers and admins are actually arguing about.
Reading researcher Tim Shanahan answers practitioner questions about evidence-based reading instruction, the science of reading, and literacy policy.
Best for: literacy coaches and elementary teachers navigating the science of reading. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Specialists. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: science of reading, phonics, comprehension, reading interventions.
By Two Writing Teachers Collective · Site https://twowritingteachers.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-04-22
TLDR. If you teach writing in elementary or middle school, this is your community. Daily posts on workshop moves, mentor texts, and student conferring — practical and warm.
A community blog by elementary and middle school literacy specialists focused on writing workshop, mentor texts, and conferring with student writers.
Best for: elementary and middle school writing teachers. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: writing workshop, mentor texts, conferring, narrative writing, small moments.
Tools: Google Docs, Seesaw.
By Vanessa Levin · Site https://www.pre-kpages.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-26
TLDR. The most-used resource for play-based pre-K and kindergarten teachers. Centers, themed units, and printables that actually work with 4- and 5-year-olds.
Vanessa Levin's collection of play-based lesson plans, centers, and printables for preschool and kindergarten teachers.
Best for: pre-K and kindergarten teachers. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary.
Topics: play-based learning, literacy centers, thematic units, fine motor, pre-K.
Tools: Seesaw, TPT.
By Jo Morgan · Site https://www.resourceaholic.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to curation for secondary maths teachers — Morgan finds, tests and explains the best resources out there.
Maths teacher Jo Morgan curates and reviews the best secondary mathematics teaching resources and ideas.
Best for: secondary maths teachers looking for great resources. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: mathematics, teaching resources, secondary education.
By Dan Meyer · Site https://blog.mrmeyer.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Influential, provocative thinking on math instruction — and increasingly on what AI means for teaching.
Former maths teacher Dan Meyer writes about mathematics teaching, problem solving and classroom practice.
Best for: math teachers who want students to think. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: mathematics, problem solving, teaching practice.
Tools: Desmos.
By Sarah Carter · Site https://mathequalslove.net · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-05
TLDR. The go-to source for ready-to-print, hands-on secondary math activities. If you teach Algebra 1 or 2, you'll borrow something every week.
High school math teacher Sarah Carter shares hands-on activities, interactive notebooks, and printable puzzles for Algebra through Pre-Calc.
Best for: secondary math teachers who want printable, hands-on activities. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: interactive notebooks, math puzzles, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, classroom routines.
Tools: Desmos, GeoGebra, Canva.
By Cammie Kannekens · Site https://cammiekannekensblog.wordpress.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-08-04
TLDR. A refreshingly honest coach's learning journal. Kannekens writes step-by-step Google and AI walkthroughs alongside candid notes from real division projects like piloting math resources — practical and unpolished in the best way.
Instructional coach Cammie Kannekens documents what she learns on the job — Google Workspace walkthroughs, AI-era thinking activities, math resource pilots, and conference recaps from a division coaching seat.
Best for: instructional coaches and teachers who want honest, step-by-step learning notes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: instructional coaching, Google Workspace tips, student thinking in an AI world, math resource pilots, conference recaps.
Tools: Google Classroom, Google Vids, Google Forms, YouTube, Teachable Machine.
By National Science Teaching Association · Site https://www.nsta.org/blog/all · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog from the leading US science teaching association. Practical posts by teachers and NSTA staff on phenomena-based instruction, NGSS, STEM activities and science teacher growth.
The National Science Teaching Association's blog for science educators — classroom ideas, NGSS-aligned lessons, three-dimensional teaching strategies, professional learning and news from across the science education community.
Best for: K-12 science teachers looking for NGSS-aligned ideas and professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: science teaching, NGSS, phenomena-based learning, three-dimensional learning, STEM activities, science professional learning.
By National Science Teaching Association · Site https://www.nsta.org/blog/all · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The go-to blog from the leading US science teaching association. Practical posts by teachers and NSTA staff on phenomena-based instruction, NGSS, STEM activities and science teacher growth.
The National Science Teaching Association's blog for science educators — classroom ideas, NGSS-aligned lessons, three-dimensional teaching strategies, professional learning and news from across the science education community.
Best for: K-12 science teachers looking for NGSS-aligned ideas and professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: science teaching, NGSS, phenomena-based learning, three-dimensional learning, STEM activities, science professional learning.
By Michael Linsin · Site https://smartclassroommanagement.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The clearest, most consistent classroom-management voice online — short, principled articles you can apply immediately.
Michael Linsin's weekly articles on calm, effective classroom management and behaviour.
Best for: teachers who want a calmer, better-behaved classroom. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: classroom management, behaviour, teacher practice, routines.
By Jennifer Gonzalez · Site https://www.cultofpedagogy.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-14
TLDR. If you only subscribe to one teaching-practice blog, make it this one. Gonzalez goes deep on classroom craft — discussion protocols, grading, equity moves — with practical templates you can use Monday morning.
In-depth essays and how-to guides on teaching practice, written by former middle school teacher Jennifer Gonzalez and a rotating cast of educator contributors.
Best for: classroom teachers who want depth, not hot takes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: discussion protocols, grading reform, equity, instructional strategies, teacher voice.
Tools: Google Classroom, Padlet, Jamboard, Flip.
By Angela Watson · Site https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-08
TLDR. The kindest, most practical voice on teacher wellbeing. Read when you're tired — she'll give you a small change to try, not a guilt trip.
Angela Watson's blog and podcast notes on teacher wellbeing, productivity, and sustaining a long career in the classroom.
Best for: any teacher feeling stretched thin. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teacher wellbeing, burnout, time management, 40-hour teacher workweek.
Tools: Google Calendar, Trello.
By Tom Sherrington · Site https://teacherhead.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Essential reading on evidence-informed teaching — Sherrington distils research into clear, usable classroom routines.
Former headteacher Tom Sherrington writes on pedagogy, curriculum, teaching practice and professional development.
Best for: teachers and leaders who want evidence-informed practice. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: pedagogy, curriculum, instructional strategies, professional development.
By David Didau · Site https://daviddidau.substack.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Challenging, well-argued essays that question education orthodoxies through the lens of cognitive science.
David Didau writes about learning science, cognitive science, pedagogy and assessment.
Best for: educators who enjoy rigorous debate on how learning works. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: learning science, cognitive science, pedagogy, assessment.
By Blake Harvard · Site https://theeffortfuleducator.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Monthly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Where learning science meets a real classroom — Harvard shows how retrieval practice and cognitive load play out with students.
High school teacher Blake Harvard applies cognitive science and retrieval practice to everyday teaching.
Best for: teachers applying learning science in class. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: High.
Topics: cognitive science, retrieval practice, learning science.
By Starr Sackstein · Site https://www.mssackstein.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. The leading voice on rethinking grades — practical guidance on feedback, self-assessment and student ownership.
Educator and author Starr Sackstein writes about assessment, going gradeless, student voice and teacher leadership.
Best for: educators moving beyond traditional grades. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: assessment, grading reform, student voice, teacher leadership.
By Jennifer Gonzalez · Site https://www.cultofpedagogy.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-14
TLDR. If you only subscribe to one teaching-practice blog, make it this one. Gonzalez goes deep on classroom craft — discussion protocols, grading, equity moves — with practical templates you can use Monday morning.
In-depth essays and how-to guides on teaching practice, written by former middle school teacher Jennifer Gonzalez and a rotating cast of educator contributors.
Best for: classroom teachers who want depth, not hot takes. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: discussion protocols, grading reform, equity, instructional strategies, teacher voice.
Tools: Google Classroom, Padlet, Jamboard, Flip.
By ASCD · Site https://ascd.org/blogs · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-15
TLDR. The professional association blog you'd expect — but better than most. Strong on curriculum, supervision, and the leadership-meets-classroom seam.
ASCD's professional learning blog, with essays from K-12 leaders and teacher-authors on curriculum, instruction, and supervision.
Best for: instructional coaches and assistant principals. Audience: School Leaders, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: curriculum design, instructional coaching, supervision, feedback.
By Lindy Hockenbary · Site https://www.lindyhoc.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-06-14
TLDR. A standout voice on AI literacy for K-12. Hockenbary translates research into concrete classroom moves — AI-friendly assessments, teacher-created video, Canva workflows — without hype or doom.
Practical, research-informed writing on AI literacy, edtech coaching, and tech-confident teaching from instructional coach and consultant Lindy Hockenbary.
Best for: teachers and coaches building real AI literacy without the hype. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI literacy, AI-friendly assessment, teacher-created video, edtech coaching, Universal Design for Learning.
Tools: Canva, ChatGPT.
By Larry Ferlazzo · Site https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-04-30
TLDR. The most comprehensive curation in K-12. Ferlazzo's 'best of' lists are the closest thing the field has to a working bibliography — bookmark the topic that matters to you.
A prolific aggregation blog by veteran high school ELL teacher Larry Ferlazzo, surfacing research, resources, and 'best of' lists across every K-12 topic.
Best for: teachers and PD leads who want a research-grounded curation feed. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: ELL, best-of lists, research summaries, student motivation, retrieval practice.
Tools: Quizlet, Quizizz, Edpuzzle.
By Timothy Shanahan · Site https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-18
TLDR. The most authoritative voice in the room on the science of reading. Read it for clear, no-nonsense answers to the questions teachers and admins are actually arguing about.
Reading researcher Tim Shanahan answers practitioner questions about evidence-based reading instruction, the science of reading, and literacy policy.
Best for: literacy coaches and elementary teachers navigating the science of reading. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Specialists. Grade band: Elementary, Middle.
Topics: science of reading, phonics, comprehension, reading interventions.
By The 74 Editorial Team · Site https://www.the74million.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-05-19
TLDR. The most rigorous education-policy newsroom in the US. Read it for evidence on what's actually happening in districts beyond the press releases.
Nonprofit education journalism covering K-12 policy, school choice, equity, and the politics shaping American public education.
Best for: anyone who wants reported, sourced K-12 policy coverage. Audience: School Leaders, Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: education policy, school choice, chronic absenteeism, literacy policy, equity.
By Chalkbeat Newsroom · Site https://www.chalkbeat.org · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-05-15
TLDR. If you lead or teach in a major US district, Chalkbeat is the local-news layer the mainstream media doesn't provide. Subscribe to your city's edition first.
Local education journalism across major US cities, focused on the policies and people shaping public schools at the district level.
Best for: anyone working in or covering US urban districts. Audience: School Leaders, Parents, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: district news, school board, funding, teacher workforce, chronic absenteeism.
By KQED · Site https://www.kqed.org/mindshift · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-11
TLDR. Thoughtful long-form on learning, mental health, and the cultural side of education. The opposite of a tips-and-tricks blog — read it slowly.
Public-media coverage of how learning is changing, from SEL and youth mental health to AI and the future of school.
Best for: educators and parents who want long-form, reported pieces. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: youth mental health, SEL, future of school, phone-free schools, teen wellbeing.
By Diane Ravitch · Site https://dianeravitch.net · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-05-17
TLDR. The dissenting voice on US education policy. Whether or not you agree, Ravitch is the most consistent counterweight to reform-movement orthodoxy.
Daily commentary from education historian Diane Ravitch on public education policy, privatization, testing, and the politics of schooling.
Best for: anyone tracking US education policy debates. Audience: School Leaders, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: public education, standardized testing, charter schools, vouchers, privatization.
By Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) · Site https://casel.org/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Research-backed social and emotional learning from the organisation that defined the CASEL 5 competencies. Useful for leaders planning SEL and teachers putting it into practice.
The blog of CASEL, the leading organisation behind the widely used SEL framework — research, policy updates, implementation stories and practical guidance for bringing social and emotional learning into schools and districts.
Best for: School and district leaders planning evidence-based SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: social-emotional learning, CASEL 5, SEL implementation, SEL research, education policy, school climate.
By Tom Hobson · Site https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Daily · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Warm, thoughtful daily reflections on play and early childhood from a lifelong preschool teacher.
Preschool teacher Tom Hobson writes about play-based learning, early childhood and child development.
Best for: early-years teachers and parents who value play. Audience: Teachers, Parents. Grade band: Elementary.
Topics: early childhood, play-based learning, preschool, child development.
By Vanessa Levin · Site https://www.pre-kpages.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-26
TLDR. The most-used resource for play-based pre-K and kindergarten teachers. Centers, themed units, and printables that actually work with 4- and 5-year-olds.
Vanessa Levin's collection of play-based lesson plans, centers, and printables for preschool and kindergarten teachers.
Best for: pre-K and kindergarten teachers. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Elementary.
Topics: play-based learning, literacy centers, thematic units, fine motor, pre-K.
Tools: Seesaw, TPT.
By Understood.org · Site https://www.understood.org/en/news · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-12
TLDR. The clearest English-language resource on learning differences for parents — and a quiet asset for special ed teachers who need to share something families will actually read.
Plain-language articles on learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, and IEP/504 navigation, written for families and the educators who work with them.
Best for: parents of neurodivergent kids and the specialists supporting them. Audience: Parents, Specialists, Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: ADHD, dyslexia, IEP, 504 plans, executive function.
By Jamie C. Martin · Site https://simplehomeschool.net · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-04-08
TLDR. The grown-up homeschooling blog. Less curriculum-of-the-week hype, more honest reflection on educating kids at home for the long haul.
Reflections, curriculum reviews, and rhythms-of-the-day posts from a community of veteran homeschool parents.
Best for: homeschool parents past their first year. Audience: Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: homeschool routines, curriculum reviews, unschooling, family rhythms.
Tools: Notion.
By Vicki Davis · Site https://www.coolcatteacher.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Practical, teacher-to-teacher advice from someone still in the classroom — a long-running staple for EdTech-minded educators.
Classroom teacher and IT director Vicki Davis writes about teaching, EdTech, AI and teacher development.
Best for: teachers who want tested, classroom-real tech ideas. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: EdTech, AI for teachers, teacher development, teaching.
Tools: ChatGPT, Google Classroom.
By Dave Stuart Jr. · Site https://davestuartjr.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Thoughtful, research-grounded posts on motivation and literacy from a working teacher who values doing fewer things better.
High school teacher Dave Stuart Jr. writes about literacy, student motivation and sustainable teaching.
Best for: secondary teachers who want depth on motivation and literacy. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: Middle, High.
Topics: literacy, student motivation, student engagement, teacher development.
By Ross Morrison McGill · Site https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. One of the most-read teacher blogs in the UK — research-informed ideas with a strong focus on workload and wellbeing.
Ross Morrison McGill writes on teaching practice, research, teacher workload and school leadership.
Best for: teachers and leaders balancing impact and workload. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teaching practice, education research, teacher workload, leadership.
By Mandy Froehlich · Site https://mandyfroehlich.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Compassionate writing on teacher wellbeing and leadership that builds healthier school cultures.
Author and consultant Mandy Froehlich writes about leadership, teacher wellbeing and school culture.
Best for: leaders and teachers focused on wellbeing and culture. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: leadership, teacher wellbeing, school culture.
By Harry Fletcher-Wood · Site https://improvingteaching.co.uk/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Concise, evidence-informed posts on how teachers actually improve — ideal for coaches and PD leads.
Harry Fletcher-Wood writes on teacher development, instructional coaching and professional learning.
Best for: coaches and leaders designing professional learning. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teacher development, instructional coaching, professional development, teaching practice.
By Trevor Muir · Site https://www.trevormuir.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Energising, story-driven posts on making learning engaging and meaningful through projects.
Teacher and author Trevor Muir writes about student engagement, project-based learning and school culture.
Best for: teachers looking to boost engagement. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: student engagement, project-based learning, teaching, school culture.
By Angela Watson · Site https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/blog · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-08
TLDR. The kindest, most practical voice on teacher wellbeing. Read when you're tired — she'll give you a small change to try, not a guilt trip.
Angela Watson's blog and podcast notes on teacher wellbeing, productivity, and sustaining a long career in the classroom.
Best for: any teacher feeling stretched thin. Audience: Teachers. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: teacher wellbeing, burnout, time management, 40-hour teacher workweek.
Tools: Google Calendar, Trello.
Social-Emotional Learning (5)
Mandy Froehlich
By Mandy Froehlich · Site https://mandyfroehlich.com/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Compassionate writing on teacher wellbeing and leadership that builds healthier school cultures.
Author and consultant Mandy Froehlich writes about leadership, teacher wellbeing and school culture.
Best for: leaders and teachers focused on wellbeing and culture. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: leadership, teacher wellbeing, school culture.
Jennifer Casa-Todd
By Jennifer Casa-Todd · Site https://jcasatodd.com/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Occasional · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Student-centred thinking on digital citizenship and AI, grounded in empowering young people online.
Educator and author Jennifer Casa-Todd writes about digital citizenship, AI, student voice and digital learning.
Best for: educators teaching digital citizenship. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: digital citizenship, AI in schools, student voice, digital learning.
KQED MindShift
By KQED · Site https://www.kqed.org/mindshift · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-05-11
TLDR. Thoughtful long-form on learning, mental health, and the cultural side of education. The opposite of a tips-and-tricks blog — read it slowly.
Public-media coverage of how learning is changing, from SEL and youth mental health to AI and the future of school.
Best for: educators and parents who want long-form, reported pieces. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders, Parents. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: youth mental health, SEL, future of school, phone-free schools, teen wellbeing.
Learning as I go: Reflections & lessons learned
By Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth · Site https://rdene915.com · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-08-18
TLDR. A veteran voice at the intersection of AI, edtech, and SEL. Poth writes reflective, practitioner-focused posts on what actually works in classrooms and what educators should be thinking about next.
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth's long-running blog on AI in education, edtech integration, SEL, and the future of teaching — written from the perspective of an educator, consultant, keynote speaker, and author.
Best for: educators and leaders looking for reflective, forward-looking takes on AI, edtech, and SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: AI in education, AI literacy, edtech integration, SEL, future-ready skills, teacher reflection, keynote insights.
Tools: ChatGPT, Canva, Google Workspace, Book Creator, Nearpod.
CASEL Blog
By Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) · Site https://casel.org/blog/ · Status Active · Frequency Weekly · Last verified 2026-09-25
TLDR. Research-backed social and emotional learning from the organisation that defined the CASEL 5 competencies. Useful for leaders planning SEL and teachers putting it into practice.
The blog of CASEL, the leading organisation behind the widely used SEL framework — research, policy updates, implementation stories and practical guidance for bringing social and emotional learning into schools and districts.
Best for: School and district leaders planning evidence-based SEL. Audience: Teachers, School Leaders. Grade band: All K-12.
Topics: social-emotional learning, CASEL 5, SEL implementation, SEL research, education policy, school climate.