Educators are using a mix of modern technology and traditional methods to communicate with parents, according to a LinkedIn poll. While some teachers appreciate the accountability and transparency provided by tools such as Google Classroom and messaging apps, others find that parents are more responsive to text messages and paper notes.

Cory Desmond, a visual arts and design teacher, formalized an intergrade art lesson inspired by illustrator Mica Angela Hendricks' work with her young daughter. High-schoolers start with a portrait, kindergartners add creative elements and high-schoolers then unify the piece.

Principal Nicole Paxton of Mountain Vista Community School in Colorado's Harrison School District 2 has expanded career and technical education offerings by encouraging staff to obtain licensing in subjects that interest students. The program, which is exploratory for middle school students, includes courses such as media arts and LEGO robotics, with plans to add a durable skills course for students in special education classrooms.

Understanding what motivates difficult coworkers can help you see the situation from their perspective, writes Brittney Maxfield from Crucial Learning. Maxfield also recommends doing a strength development inventory to uncover three common motivations that shape behavior and feelings of self-worth: people, process and performance.

Teen hackers, often called Advanced Persistent Teenagers, have been behind major cyber incidents, highlighting vulnerabilities in school technology. A recent initiative by Bugcrowd, the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and the Hacking Policy Council aims to channel these skills for good by involving teenagers in cybersecurity efforts.

A growing number of teenagers are forming emotional relationships with AI chatbots, raising concerns about safety and mental health, according to a recent study from the Center for Democracy and Technology that found that one in five high-school students have a relationship with an AI chatbot. The issue gained attention after Megan Garcia filed a lawsuit against Character.ai, alleging that a chatbot manipulated her son, leading to his suicide.