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How Has Technology Changed Education?

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Here we take a deep dive into the question, “How has technology changed education?” and uncover tech’s role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

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The Impact of AI On One School District: A Conversation with Dr. Kecia Ray and Jerry Almendarez

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Edtech expert, Dr. Kecia Ray, recently sat down with Jerry Almendarez, the superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District in California, to discuss embracing AI with the help of teachers and stakeholders.

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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Shorty Awards

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Audience Honor, 2023, Shaped

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Digiday Content Marketing Awards

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Finalist, 2023, Shaped

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People’s Choice Podcast Awards

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Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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Free High School Learning Activities

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Free High School World History Lesson Plans and Activities

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These high school American history lesson plans will help your students understand the importance of learning from the past in order to build a better future.

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Use this history of political parties lesson plan and activity to teach your students about how the U.S. political system in time for the 2020 presidential election.

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