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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

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(630) 628-1088

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

Back to School with AI

By Steph Sukow • August 13, 2025
Dive into what AI can do for you and your students by exploring some low-risk, high-reward ways to begin utilizing these tools with this blog from Steph Sukow.
New partner blog: Amplifying Student Voice in the Age of AI. At the bottom is a megaphone and WeVid

Amplifying Student Voice in the Age of AI

By WeVideo • August 6, 2025
This blog from WeVideo discusses how video learning is an AI-proof method to amplify student voice, nurture originality, and showcase learning outcomes.

Lessons to Address High School Vaping

By Christina DeBartolomeo • April 2, 2025
According to the U.S. Data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey 1, 8.1% of students reported current use of any tobacco product. While we may not fully understand the long-term effects of students vaping, science shows that any kind of substance addiction can impact the brain and body, leading to long-lasting impacts. With EVERFI’s interactive high school vaping prevention courses, students can come to understand what vaping is, how it affects the body and the implications of vaping during a global pandemic. This blog article includes in-depth resources to help you get started on the path to your own vaping prevention program for high school students.

IDEAcon: A Partner’s Perspective

By Jennifer Ehehalt, Common Sense Education • March 19, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to represent Common Sense Education at IDEAcon, a thought leadership conference focused on current education topics and innovative practices.The experience was transformative, bringing together featured speakers, a dynamic exhibit hall and highlighting educator stories. Read on to see my session recap.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • ideaU August 2025 | Back to Basics
    Aug 01 2025 00:00

    Join us in August as we go Back to Basics with this on-demand series that will spotlight simple tools that fuel powerful learning. Whether you’re new to the classroom or a returning vet, these bite-sized sessions help educators do more with less and spark big impact through everyday resources. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by August 31.

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  • ideaU September 2025 | AI in Education
    Sep 01 2025 00:00

    Rekindle your spark for AI with our September ideaU series. This month we are focusing on the practical uses of AI to enhance teaching and learning. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for this series

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  • ideaU October 2025 | Student Engagement
    Oct 01 2025 00:00

    Rekindle (or help ignite) your spark for Student Engagement with our October ideaU series. This month we'll learn strategies for active learning, voice, and choice. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by October 31.

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  • Wednesday Webinar | AI for English Learners
    Oct 08 2025 00:00

    Join our partners at CS for Success for an engaging hour and discover how artificial intelligence can transform learning for English Learners, exploring everything from emotion recognition activities for our littlest learners to culturally responsive AI lessons for high schoolers. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • ideaU November 2025 | Equity & Inclusion
    Nov 01 2025 00:00

    November is all about culturally responsive teaching and accessible design. Illinois educators can earn 2-3 PDHs for completing this on-demand series by November 30.

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