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JFYNetWorks AI podcast discussing how educators use artificial intelligence in the classroom

- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

AI in Education: Practical Classroom Strategies from JFYNetWorks Podcast

Practical insights on using AI to support teaching, learning, and student thinking. As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday classroom experience, educators are being asked to respond—thoughtfully and effectively. In this conversation, JFYNetWorks explores what responsible, practical AI integration can look like in real schools today. JFYNetWorks recently announced the

Apr 29, 2026

- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

MCAS Still Matters: How Small Math Gains Can Drive Big Results

Why Every Point Counts on the Math MCAS—and What Educators Can Do Right Now by Joan Reissman and Cathie Maglio A practical look at how focused preparation in the final weeks can meaningfully impact student outcomes—and school performance. With just 20 class days remaining before the Grade 10 Math MCAS,

Apr 15, 2026

- Authored by: Michael Mino

Creative Edge in Practice: What We Learned from a JFY AI Pilot Course

Hands-on. Practical. Grounded in real teaching. by Michael Mino Educators are being inundated with AI training — but much of it doesn’t translate into real classroom impact. Too often, these experiences rely on passive formats of video lectures or slide decks that leave teachers asking: Now what? So, what does

Apr 7, 2026

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AI in Education: How Educators Can Shape What Comes Next

Why human-centered AI leadership matters for teaching, learning, and the future of education. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept for education. In fact, many students are already experimenting with AI tools as they research, write, and create—often outside the classroom as much as inside it. For educators, that

Mar 31, 2026

- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

Adjusting to AI in Education

Finding a Third Path for Schools by Eileen Wedegartner Artificial intelligence has already entered classrooms and workplaces, whether schools feel ready or not. The real question is not whether educators should respond — but how. Instead of banning AI or embracing it blindly, schools can take a third path: teaching

Mar 18, 2026

- Authored by: Joan Reissman

MCAS Still Counts — And ELA Is Up First

What schools can do now to support performance and accountability by Joan Reissman The ELA MCAS testing window opens March 23 (grades 3–8) and March 24 (grade 10). Graduation requirements may have changed — but MCAS still matters. Why MCAS Still Matters MCAS scores remain a major factor in how

Mar 12, 2026

Sign outside Heathfield High School in Cape Town South Africa

- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Education and Youth Engagement in Post-Apartheid South Africa

An on-the-ground reflection on education, unemployment, and the enduring influence of Ubuntu in South Africa. by Greg Cunningham The Uneven Pace of Social Progress Shaping the Future of South Africa It’s easy to think that when the social agenda progresses in the United States, it also progresses across the world.

Feb 17, 2026

- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Education at a Turning Point: Dusk or Dawn in the Age of AI

by Gary Kaplan The twilight of the year is a traditional time of reflection. This year’s twilight falls at a pivotal moment, when the new technology of AI is disrupting every sector of the economy. Within that general disruption, the suspension of the MCAS graduation requirement has cast a pall of

Dec 31, 2025

A student works on a hands-on electronics project beside a laptop while a teacher leans in to guide them. A subtle circuit pattern overlays the image, reflecting how AI supports real classroom learning. Text reads: ‘AI That Amplifies the Teacher’s Voice — JFY AI Podcast.’

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AI That Amplifies the Teacher’s Voice – JFY AI Podcast

with Gary Kaplan, Eileen Wedegartner, and Michael Mino, with an introduction by Greg Cunningham In our latest episode of the JFY Podcast, we look at how AI can enhance teaching and learning in practical, real-world ways. Exciting information about JFY’s upcoming professional development courses and AI tools are detailed in this podcast

Nov 20, 2025

JJFYNetWorks staff reflect on veterans in their families

- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

JFY staff reflect on veterans in their families

As we observe Veterans Day, we honor those who have served — and the families who carry their stories forward. In this encore post, JFYNetWorks staff share personal reflections on the veterans in their lives and the values their service inspires Veterans on Both Sides Cathie Maglio My family, on both

Nov 11, 2025