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96% of teachers believe that life skills are just as important as formal academic qualifications, according to The Sutto...
09/14/2026

96% of teachers believe that life skills are just as important as formal academic qualifications, according to The Sutton Trust.

Schools want to bring modern life skills to their classroom, but budgets don't always grow to support new initiatives.

We are breaking down how districts fund this work without asking for a bigger budget in our free webinar for school and district leaders:

How to Fund Modern Life Skills Education in Public Schools (Without a Bigger Budget)
🗓️ Sept 24, 2026
⏰ 4 - 4:45 p.m. ET

Save your seat today: https://hubs.ly/Q04xv5CX0

More than 100 million Americans alive today are too young to remember 9/11 firsthand. That's almost a third of the count...
09/11/2026

More than 100 million Americans alive today are too young to remember 9/11 firsthand. That's almost a third of the country learning about that day through stories and lessons, not memory.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11th. This week's Trending Lesson helps students remember the tragedy, hear firsthand recollections from adults who lived through it, and understand how the day has grown into one of the largest days of service in the country.

Run the lesson now at https://hubs.ly/Q04xhhx70.

We're proud to help our partners remember this day with their students.

School requirements are changing faster than most schools can keep up. In just five years, there's been a 300% increase ...
09/08/2026

School requirements are changing faster than most schools can keep up. In just five years, there's been a 300% increase in policies around AI, social media, and modern life skills.

But here's what matters: are these policies actually meeting students' needs? Or are they just checking boxes?

Our new white paper looks at what's happening in schools across the country and asks the real question: how do we make sure student voice is actually part of the conversation?

Download the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q04wP73v0

08/31/2026

Your school's AI policy doesn't have to be all or nothing. 🎯

A 3-tier system gives students clarity. Tier One: no AI. Tier Two: AI for brainstorming and tutoring. Tier Three: full AI use. Students respect boundaries when they understand them.
When schools define these clearly and ask students for input, it changes everything. More buy-in, better judgment.

Ready to build an AI policy that actually works? Check out our School Playbook: https://hubs.ly/Q04vXZJH0

Real A.I. Literacy happens when your team feels equipped and confident, not overwhelmed by one more initiative.Join Lynn...
07/29/2026

Real A.I. Literacy happens when your team feels equipped and confident, not overwhelmed by one more initiative.

Join Lynn Girolamo, Digital Learning and Innovation Coach at Greece Central School District, and Kyle Piccioli, Director of Partnership Enablement at The Social Institute, for a live conversation on building a sustainable approach to A.I. that empowers educators without adding to their workload.

You'll walk away with a framework for meaningful A.I. integration, strategies to build teacher confidence, and real examples from schools innovating while keeping their staff energized.

🗓️ July 30 | 4:00–4:45 p.m. ET

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdx_p0

Requirements for K-12 schools keep growing. A.I. literacy, media literacy, student well-being, online safety, and the li...
07/24/2026

Requirements for K-12 schools keep growing. A.I. literacy, media literacy, student well-being, online safety, and the list reads differently in every state.

But districts don’t have to build all of this alone. aligns with 180+ requirements across all 50 states and DC. Students co-create the lessons, so they respect the content. You get real-time dashboards that hold up in a board meeting.

See where your state lands: https://hubs.ly/Q04qH4pX0

Which requirement is your district focused on this year? Tell us in the comments.

A.I. isn't the future of education. It's the present. 📲Every week, students are making decisions about A.I. that most sc...
07/21/2026

A.I. isn't the future of education. It's the present. 📲

Every week, students are making decisions about A.I. that most schools haven't prepared them for yet. The Huddle on A.I. is your weekly breakdown of the headlines, research, real stories and emerging tools shaping how students navigate A.I. today, delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe today: https://hubs.ly/Q04qc9gK0

Is your school ready to move from A.I. ambiguity to A.I. Literacy? ⭐️Join us this month for a 3-part webinar series that...
07/09/2026

Is your school ready to move from A.I. ambiguity to A.I. Literacy? ⭐️

Join us this month for a 3-part webinar series that empowers educators to lead with confidence, clarity, and student-first strategies in the age of A.I.

📅 July 16 — How to teach A.I. Literacy without A.I. tools
📅 July 23 — From policy to practice: Meet emerging A.I. & Media Literacy standards
📅 July 30 — Simplifying A.I. integration while avoiding teacher burnout

Save your seat for one session or all three! 🔗 Register here for free: https://hubs.ly/Q04p3G-p0

06/22/2026

The key to helping students navigate A.I. responsibly? 🔑

Getting students, educators, and families on the same page around expectations.

Hear Laura Tierney, Founder & CEO of The Social Institute, discuss how Wake County schools are approaching A.I. in the classroom and why proactive guidance matters.

Learn how districts like Wake County are approaching A.I. in the classroom: https://hubs.ly/Q04mfhnv0

06/17/2026

Nearly half of high school students say they're confused by their school's A.I. expectations.

That means even well-intentioned students may be unsure when A.I. is helpful, when it's inappropriate, and when it crosses the line.

You can close this gap by:

📋 Reviewing expectations directly with students
🗣️ Using clear, everyday language instead of policy jargon
💡 Sharing real-world examples of when A.I. is and isn't appropriate

Help your students navigate A.I. with intention by checking out our latest guide, Teaching A.I. Literacy without using A.I.: https://hubs.ly/Q04lDjlc0

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