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TCEA @tcea.org · 12d

Today is your LAST DAY to save $50 on your SysAdmin 2025 registration with Early Bird pricing. Register now to save!

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TCEA @tcea.org · 20d

Get ready to see how we’re Inspiring Everyday Brilliance at TCEA 2026! Join us this Jan. 31 - Feb. 4 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, for five days of learning, growth, and connection. Learn more at convention.tcea.org! #TCEA #TCEA2026 #InspiringEverydayBrilliance

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TCEA @tcea.org · 27d

Registration for #TCEA2026 opens in just ONE WEEK on Sept. 18. Badge prices go up on Nov. 8, so start planning your trip to San Antonio now! We hope to see you there this Jan. 31 - Feb. 4! #InspiringEverydayBrilliance

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 16

✨ Join the fully virtual, interactive AI for Educators Conference each morning, July 22–24, 2025. Discover hands-on strategies and tools to lighten your workload, deepen student engagement, and reimagine teaching with AI ⬇️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 16

✨ Boost working memory with targeted classroom strategies to help students stay focused and confident:

Break tasks into digestible chunks
Use visual & written instructions
Set up consistent routines
Keep it clear and concise

Empower learners ⬇️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 15

✨ Unlock engagement and learning with 21 smart games that support coding, logic, math, literacy—and critical thinking too. Level up your classroom with fresh game-based learning ideas ⬇️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 15

✨ Elevate your teaching game: Check out 41 must-read books to inspire lifelong learning, leadership, and meaningful impact in education ⬇️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 15

✨ School leaders carry heavy hats—coaching lifts the load. See why ongoing, embedded support matters now more than ever for growth, reflection, and adaptive leadership ⬇️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 14

🎬 Need a quick, plug-and-play classroom win? Teachflix has teacher-approved videos with ready-to-go activities for every grade and topic. Save time, boost engagement, and press play on learning magic ⬇️ 🍿

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 14

Looking for some inspo to send to your staff all year? Or use for inservice? Check out this 150+ videos created by Mike Alpert. He's been sending these out to his teachers for 4 years now.

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 14

Awesome! Hope it helps y'all. Good luck with your workshop 💙

TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 14

🎙️ Want to amp up research and creativity?
Guide your students through 5 simple steps to launch a podcast using Canva—perfect for showcasing learning, building communication skills, and sparking engagement. Tune in to the full plan now!

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 13

📚 Librarians, lighten your load! Discover how ChatGPT’s Book Scout can spark reading culture, create personalized book talks, streamline lesson ideas, & integrate tech. Get the scoop on 4 librarian-approved workflows to save time & inspire creativity!

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 13

Mindsets matter! 🌱 To unleash AI as your classroom co‑thinker, cultivate curiosity, resilience, reflective skepticism…and five more key attitudes. Dive into these 8 essentials for an AI‑friendly mindset.

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 13

Plan with purpose & equity 🧩✨
Stop designing for “all” learners — start designing for EACH of them. Check out these 5 actionable strategies to elevate equity in your lesson plans.

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 12

Click into your summer: Canva free templates, member benefits, back‑to‑school resources—and yes, binge‑watch picks. TCEA’s choice board gives you 9 ways to learn AND relax. How will you spend your summer? 🌴

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 11

✏️ 9 Teacher-Tested Retrieval Strategies
From mini‐whiteboards to ‘Question du Jour’ and confidence ratings—here are 9 real‑classroom tactics that make retrieval practice fast, fun, and formative. Worth every minute!

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 10

🎓 Boost Brain Power in 60 Seconds!
Meet Brain Dash 60, our fast‑paced quiz game for grades K–12! 💡 Can your students rack up streaks, skip tricky questions, and triple their points—all in just one minute? ⏱️ Perfect for a brain break or review session.

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 10

Want AI that teaches students—while you teach others?
Meet Llama Tutor: a free, open-source AI tutor that adapts by grade level, quizzes students, and provides instant feedback. It’s a game-changer for personalized learning. 🎓

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 10

Want students to think deeper, not just do more? Try one of these 20+ reflection strategies to build awareness, purpose, and ownership. 🧠📝

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 10

Book clubs your students will actually look forward to.
Think choice, connection, and conversation—no tests required. 📚🗣️

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 9

Got your PD planning tools ready? 🛠️ This Professional Development Calendar organizes staff meetings, academic deep dives, SEL/PBIS trainings, and more—making communication with your team a breeze!

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 9

Words matter. Let’s ditch “These kids can’t…” and “That won’t work with our kids.” Discover six phrases keeping schools stuck—and how to flip them to empower change. 💡

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 8

Want to better support your dyslexic learners? This TCEA post shares six practical tips—from clear instructions and multisensory lessons to tech tools like text-to-speech and voice typing. Equity in action! 🧠📘

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TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 8

Inclusion in action! 🎯 Get the break down how Universal Design for Learning + differentiation can dismantle teaching barriers—then walks you through actionable steps like analyzing your practice, setting goals, using student feedback, and collaborating with peers.

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