All ASCD content is now unified at the ISTE page.
ASCD is where educators come to learn about new instructional strategies, grow as individuals, and thrive as professionals. We are the preeminent global leader of professional learning resources for all classroom teachers, instructional leaders, principals, and superintendents. For over 80 years, educators and instructional leaders have used ASCD’s educator-generated, evidence-based resources, dig
03/03/2026
This ASCD page officially merged with the ISTE page as part of our unified ISTE+ASCD community.
All future updates, resources, and conversations will continue there. If you haven’t followed ISTE yet, take a moment to do that now so you stay connected.
03/02/2026
Generative AI is reshaping literacy as we know it. The March edition of Educational Leadership is here to help educators navigate what's next.
Inside:
📚 AI tools that support foundational skills
💡 Ideas to fuel creativity and critical thinking
🌎 New possibilities for deeper engagement
Get the new issue: https://hubs.li/Q044_GX00
03/01/2026
Kicking off Women’s History Month by honoring a global leader in edtech.
Dr. Helen Crompton has:
📚 Published 250+ research papers
🌍 Worked with the United Nations and World Bank
🏆 Earned a spot in Stanford’s Top 2% of Scientists worldwide
Her leadership bridges research and real-world impact, helping educators and systems rethink what is possible with technology.
ISTE+ASCD celebrates women who are transforming learning across the globe. Tag a woman in education who inspires you!
02/28/2026
We're closing the month by celebrating Dr. Nneka McGee, a former math teacher and AI researcher helping schools navigate emerging technologies.
Inspired by Katherine Johnson’s legacy of persistence and excellence, Dr. McGee reminds us that leadership is never a solo act. There is strength in knowing your vulnerabilities and surrounding yourself with people who uplift you.
Black history isn't a month — it's a continuous story worth celebrating every day.
Who from Black history inspires you? Share below and let’s celebrate together. 💛
02/26/2026
AI is changing the game—so let’s change the assignments. 🔄
The secret to "uncheatable" work isn't better filters; it's originality, personal connection, and purpose. When students care about the project, the shortcut loses its appeal. 💡https://hubs.li/Q044BY-x0
02/25/2026
Vendor claims are loud. Classroom impact is what matters.
Join us March 4 at 12 PM ET for From Vendor Hype to Classroom Reality and learn how to evaluate edtech tools with clarity and confidence. Explore real scenarios, ask the right questions, and use the EdTech Index and ISTE Seal to guide smarter decisions.
Register now and bring sharper insight to your next tech purchase. https://hubs.li/Q044FT340
02/25/2026
What if better results come from sharper focus?
In this updated third edition, Mike Schmoker calls on schools to simplify curriculum, strengthen literacy, and prioritize proven teaching practices over passing fads. Ready to refocus on what works?
ISTE+ASCD members receive 20% off all books. https://hubs.li/Q044BX7G0
02/24/2026
Can reading instruction be both scientifically grounded and genuinely engaging? Too often, educators assume these goals are in tension — but they don't have to be.
In When the Science of Reading Comes Alive, Mark Weakland shows how explicit instruction in phonology, sound-letter associations, and comprehension can be dynamic, authentic, and powerful for every learner.
As Weakland puts it, "science points the way, but it is the dedicated actions of teachers that move struggling students to the point of fluent reading."
It's a great time to be a reading teacher. 📖
👉https://hubs.li/Q044tcZn0
Big news for our ASCD community.
ISTE and ASCD are officially bringing our communities together—And that means this ASCD page will transition to the ISTE page on March 10.
Going forward, all updates, resources, and conversations will live on the ISTE page as part of our unified ISTE+ASCD community. If you haven’t followed ISTE yet, now’s a great time—you don’t want to miss what’s coming.
In this video, our CEO Richard Culatta shares more about what this transition means and what to expect.
We’re grateful for this community—and excited to see what we build together next.
02/23/2026
When a student can read every word but still miss the meaning, a strand of the Reading Rope may be fraying.
Kendra Cameron-Jarvis shares how middle and high school teachers can use this Science of Reading metaphor to pinpoint breakdowns and strengthen fluency, vocabulary, and background knowledge using simple Tier 1 routines. https://hubs.li/Q044j6-B0