Beyond Information Overload: 5 Ways to Teach Students to Think Like Experts

What if professional development felt less like a meeting and more like recess? The Kent ISD AI Summit 2026 is where educators come together to explore artificial intelligence in education, share ideas, and build momentum. Discover why educators across Michigan are calling this the PD experience they didn't know they needed.

What does career-connected learning look like for visual arts educators? At Art Ed Summit 2026, art teachers get rare access to Marvel and Disney comic artists, explore career pathways in art and design, and discover STEAM integration strategies that bring real-world relevance to every classroom.

What can a simple 5th grade AI lesson teach educators about student engagement? At Kent City Elementary, students trained AI models during Michigan's Hour of AI, and the results naturally aligned with all five Essential Accelerators of Engagement. Here's what it looked like and what you can take away.

Learn to master school newsletter writing with these 12 proven tips to boost engagement. Discover how to create newsletters that teachers and parents actually want to read, including mobile-friendly design, clear organization, and ADA-compliant formatting strategies.

Every teacher has witnessed moments when students rise to the occasion—when they find confidence they didn't know they had. The Amazing Shake competition at Oakestown Intermediate is creating these moments intentionally. But here's the critical question: why are these powerful learning experiences often treated as extracurricular novelties? Discover why durable skills like communication, collaboration, and poise under pressure should be at the heart of what we teach—and how you can bring this transformative program to your own students with minimal effort.