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Congrats to our 2024 Mini-Grant Award Winners!

IDEA Mini-Grant Program provides members with funding for educational projects that showcase innovation and creativity and directly benefit students.


This year, IDEA Awarded $8,500 in Mini-Grants.

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Congrats to our 2024 EOY Recipients!


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Thank you to everyone that joined us in Schaumburg (or virtually) for IDEAcon 2024.


We hope to see you again in 2025!


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THE IDEA BLOG

By Jeremy Rinkel 14 Aug, 2024
The rise of AI has created a gap in our education system. It is imperative that we teach the importance of taking the time to determine fact from fiction. While digital citizenship and media literacy have been part of the curriculum for over a decade, the rapid advancement of AI requires a shift towards AI literacy. Many organizations and universities are developing valuable resources for educators, but AI companies need to prioritize ethics and transparency from the beginning of new developments and collaborate with educators to create a comprehensive curriculum.
By Jeremy Rinkel 10 Jul, 2024
With the school year just a couple of months away, Jeremy is sharing how he uses the summer to rest so he'll be ready to go come August. During this switch from a busy schedule to having extra time, it’s important to remind yourself not to be critical while resting, working, or playing.
By Jeremy Rinkel 12 Jun, 2024
I recently read Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation. Released in March 2024, the book reveals a multitude of research studies supporting what we, as educators, have witnessed over the last 15 years in the classroom: decreased motivation and attention span, and unhappy, depressed students. This blog discusses my three main takeaways from Haidt's book.

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