There's no one who has worked harder or been more creative in exploring ways to harness Artificial Intelligence to support English Language Learners than Svetlana Kandybovich. I have blogged about her AI work, and her other ELL support resources, ...
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  1. “My AI Toolkit: Studio” Is An Exceptional Resource For ELL Teachers
  2. Tons Of Parent Engagement Resources!
  3. This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Useful Posts & Articles On Ed Policy Issues
  4. June 5th Is World Environment Day – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources
  5. This Week’s Free & Useful Artificial Intelligence Tools For The Classroom
  6. More Recent Articles

“My AI Toolkit: Studio” Is An Exceptional Resource For ELL Teachers

 

There’s no one who has worked harder or been more creative in exploring ways to harness Artificial Intelligence to support English Language Learners than Svetlana Kandybovich.

I have blogged about her AI work, and her other ELL support resources, countless times.

Now, she’s brought a few of her best free AI tools for teachers together in one place, called My AI Toolkit: Studio.

She has collected even more of her AI tools at AI Tools For ELT.

You can read her explanation of it here.

It’s a great resource, but it’s really just a drop in the bucket of the resources she’s created.  You can explore more on her blog and learn more through some of my past posts about her work.

I’m adding this info to THE BEST POSTS ABOUT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH ELLS.

 

     

Tons Of Parent Engagement Resources!

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Readers may or may not know that I post two-or-three times a month at another blog called Engaging Parents In Schools.

They are mainly resources, and I also have a collection of related parent engagement “Best” lists (some which I need to update).

I started the blog years ago to support my first book, Building Parent Engagement In Schools.

     

This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Useful Posts & Articles On Ed Policy Issues

 

Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in seeing all my “Best” lists related to education policy here):

This big university system is embracing AI. Students and faculty aren’t all on board www.npr.org/2026/05/25/n…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 25, 2026 at 5:26 AM

 

“If a school district says we’re going to single-member districts to elect minority representatives, that would violate the constitution. That’s over. That’s done.” www.chalkbeat.org/2026/05/26/s…

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— Andrew Ujifusa (@andrewujifusa.bsky.social) May 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM

A MAGA Troll Almost Ran a Whole State’s Public School System Into the Ground. It’s Time to Find His Replacement. slate.com/life/2026/05…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

On Tuesday, Randi Weingarten got a Khanmigo demonstration in Newark schools. On Wednesday, she backed tech restrictions for young kids.

@lilyalta.bsky.social looks at the balancing act the teachers union leader is doing on tech in the classroom.

www.chalkbeat.org/2026/05/27/a…

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— Erica Meltzer (@ericameltzer.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM

In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving food stamps has fallen by more than 700,000 since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed last July
www.cbpp.org/blog/sharp-d…

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— Catherine Rampell (@crampell.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Samuels’ comments mark a shift in tone and indicate that the nation’s largest school system is grappling with the AI backlash brewing nationwide.

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— Chalkbeat (@chalkbeat.org) May 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM

The Best Place for a College Student to Truly Learn slate.com/news-and-pol…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 2:59 PM

Across red state America, new civic centers at public universities are focused on Western civilization and America’s founding—subjects the right believes is lacking in the overly liberal humanities departments that already exist. 1/4 www.washingtonpost.com/education/20…

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— Laura Meckler (@laurameckler.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM

An East Tennessee school district has reversed its ban on “Roots” by Alex Haley, after weeks of community backlash, board member pressure, and statewide criticism

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— Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

 

As this Post op-ed acknowledges in the body of the piece, the “rise in [felony] assaults” across all of NYC schools refers to an increase from … 28 to 34. Not percent, but incidents.

That’s across some 1,500+ schools.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202…

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— Matt Barnum (@mattbarnum.bsky.social) May 28, 2026 at 5:48 AM

The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of history. n.pr/4e9Rivi

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— NPR (@npr.org) May 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM

The Minneapolis immigration crackdown ended months ago. For these little kids, trauma remains
apnews.com/article/immi…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 28, 2026 at 4:25 AM

A Violent Education www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/b…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 28, 2026 at 4:10 AM

If voters approve, Minnesota schools will get more money from trust fund dating to state’s founding
apnews.com/article/minn…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM

This is worth reading

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 28, 2026 at 8:27 AM

This year’s “Condition of Education” is out and, unlike previous reports, doesn’t even mention English Language Learners ies.ed.gov/use-work/res…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 28, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers
apnews.com/article/spec…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 29, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Why the wild mega-spending era of L.A. school board races is quietly ending www.latimes.com/california/s…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 29, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Most teachers use AI but often receive no formal guidance, poll shows www.washingtonpost.com/education/20…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 29, 2026 at 4:32 AM

What Makes Some Schools Better at Building Attendance? There’s No Silver Bullet is from Ed Week. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Student Absenteeism.

As Climate Change Extends Europe’s Heat Season, Schools Bake www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/c…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 30, 2026 at 5:11 AM

America’s First A.I. High School Is Great. But Not Because of A.I. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/o…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 30, 2026 at 4:56 AM

Americans Want to Read. Give Them Books. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/o…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) May 31, 2026 at 5:26 AM

I’m adding this post to The Best Resources For Learning Why School Vouchers Are A Bad Idea:

Wave Goodbye to the Last Normal Year for American Schools slate.com/life/2026/06…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) June 1, 2026 at 10:40 AM

What It’s Like to Be a Student at the First A.I.-Powered University www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/m… gift link

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) June 1, 2026 at 4:29 AM

     

June 5th Is World Environment Day – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources

 

The United Nations has declared June 5th to be World Environment Day.

You might be interested in The Best Resources For World Environment Day.

 

     

This Week’s Free & Useful Artificial Intelligence Tools For The Classroom

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At least, for now, I’m going to make this a weekly feature which will highlight additions to THE BEST NEW – & FREE – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS THAT COULD BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM:

TaleGenie.Ai creates video storybooks, and has a decent free plan. I’m adding it to THE BEST ONLINE TOOLS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CREATING STORIES FOR CHILDREN.

Caimpare AI is a collection of AI tools.  I’m adding it to THE BEST COLLECTIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS.

Among AI is an online game about…AI.

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges is from The Conversation. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR HELPING STUDENTS SEE THE BENEFITS OF WRITING (IN THE AI AGE).

I’m adding How putting your thoughts into words can rewire your brain to the same list.

5 Ways to Build Critical Literacy in the Age of AI is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Tools & Lessons For Teaching Information Literacy – Help Me Find More.

Though I think the author here is kidding himself with some of the assignments he suggests are AI-resistant, there are a few that could be useful. I’m adding it to The “Best” Strategies For Creating AI-Resistant Assignments.

Teachers and parents weigh benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in schools is from PBS News.

I’m adding this tweet to The Best AI Tools For Creating Visuals & Infographics:

Colleges Are Preparing to Self-Lobotomize www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) November 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM

I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m… gift link

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM

Free link to article:

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— Craig Reynolds (@craigreynolds.bsky.social) December 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM

     

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