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Latest news from IDEA:

2024-2025 Mini-Grant Applications now open!

IDEA knows that innovative ideas in our schools sometimes need an extra financial boost in order to become a reality.


We invite IDEA Members in good standing to apply for a mini-grant today.


Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM CST on October 15, 2024.

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Registration now open for IDEAcon 2025!

The IDEA team and Conference Committee have been hard at work planning for the 2025 conference.


We are confirming our keynotes and thought leaders, session acceptance emails have been sent, and our exhibit hall is filling up.


We can't wait to share what we have in store for you in 2025! 

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Congrats to our 2024 EOY Recipients!

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THE IDEA BLOG

Harnessing AI for Effective Teaching: Summarizing, Podcasting, and Music Integration

By Jeremy Rinkel • 18 Sep, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful resource that can transform classroom activities. This blog explores three ways teachers can harness AI to simplify reading with AI summaries, streamline podcast creation, and boost learning with music and AI.

Who is Your Classroom Set Up For?

By Don Sturm • 04 Sep, 2024
As educators, we must continuously learn, reflect, and adapt our teaching practices to ensure that our classrooms are inclusive spaces where all students can thrive. This means challenging our assumptions and being mindful of the diverse ways students engage with learning. Are you creating an environment where every student—introverted or extroverted—feels valued and able to contribute?

Ensuring Ethical AI Education: Collaboration Between Tech Companies and Schools

By Jeremy Rinkel • 14 Aug, 2024
The rise of AI has created a gap in our education system. It is imperative that we teach the importance of taking the time to determine fact from fiction. While digital citizenship and media literacy have been part of the curriculum for over a decade, the rapid advancement of AI requires a shift towards AI literacy. Many organizations and universities are developing valuable resources for educators, but AI companies need to prioritize ethics and transparency from the beginning of new developments and collaborate with educators to create a comprehensive curriculum.

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