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Why the AI Summit Feels Like Recess for Educators
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.
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5 Tips for Educators to Plan Professional Learning
Now is the perfect time to prepare for professional learning for the 2022-2023 school year! Why Does Professional Learning Matter? According to neaToday, professional learning is an investment that helps educators ensure career growth and academic growth for students. Here are a few more reasons according to their article: It sets you up for success.…
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Binge Worthy Podcasts for Your Summer Break
A beautiful view of the lake as the sun rises, a steaming cup of coffee, and ear buds streaming my favorite podcast. Yes! Summer is beginning and after this unforseen year, it is more welcomed than ever. Although you craved professional learning this year, you probably had no time for it. Catch up on that…
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Computer Science Needs to be Taught because…
Among the many things the pandemic has made challenging, the focus on the newly minted computer science standards is certainly one of them. As you’ve had to tighten and condense your content, you might feel like computer science has been squeezed right out of your curricula. While you may not be intentionally focused on teaching…
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Leaders and Coaches Join to Improve Literacy
For 15 years coaches have been meeting at Kent ISD toward the goal of improving literacy. Over this time the network has grown to include other key literacy leaders. The evolving nature of the network has prompted a name change to better reflect the members. The new name, Literacy Leaders and Coaches Network (LLCN) puts…