Tools Being Talked About

The tools available to educators are ever-evolving. While by no means exhaustive, this is an ongoing list of tools that K-12 teachers, school leaders, and experts in the field have found particularly useful, some of which even can be implemented immediately. Browse resources according to purpose — links to the tools’ online site will offer more in-depth information.

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