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Paige Tutt
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The black sheep / NYC.
Editor at @edutopia.org
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On a very hot day in June, I took a risk. I made a beeline to the front of the room at ISTE so I could shake hands w/ Jason Reynolds.

Nervously, I blurted out, "I know you have to leave, but my editor would never forgive me if I didn't ask to interview you."

My latest for @edutopia.org:
Jason Reynolds on What Fires the Imagination of Young Readers
The best-selling author on why "inappropriate" topics may be exactly what teen readers need, and the importance of raising the hair on the backs of readers' necks in the first 50 pages.
www.edutopia.org
It's here! The biggest thing I've *ever* worked on for @edutopia.org (or ever).

Gratitude to my co-author @youkiterada.bsky.social who did IMMENSE heavy-lifting, and our incisive editor @stephenmerrill.bsky.social.

Big thanks to @albertocairo.com and @misssarahleo.bsky.social for their wisdom!
Will These 6 Sneaky Charts, Maps, and Graphs Deceive Your Students?
In a media landscape overrun with slick data visualizations, students must develop the skills to scrutinize what’s presented to them as fact—or risk being led astray.
www.edutopia.org
September 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I've heard many educators raising student work avoidance and refusal as a pressing issue—prompting me to write a story gathering resources for the new school year.

Teachers: How do you approach this in your classroom? Can you share your most productive strategies for getting things back on track?
September 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The next edition of @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, goes out SUNDAY: August 16th.

Lil peek of what you'll find:

An infusion of nuance into the cultural conversation around Chromebooks, from @dylanpkane.bsky.social.

Fantastic writing via @borywrites.bsky.social.
Dylan Kane on Resetting His Classroom’s Relationship With Tech
After replacing Chromebook activities with paper and pencils, the middle school math teacher thoughtfully considers the costs and benefits.
www.edutopia.org
August 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
What’s on your mind re: AI or classroom technology right now?

@tatertutt.bsky.social and the @edutopia.org community want to know!

Share your thoughts on the @teacher2teacher.bsky.social community forum here! ⬇️

www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...
What's on your mind re: AI or classroom technology right now?
If your school was going to host a tech summit, what topic(s) would you add to the docket? My most recent article, Why Your School Should Have a Tech Summit This Year, was sparked by a Substack post f...
www.edutopia.org
July 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers
www.edutopia.org/article/8-cl...

I was deeply honored to be interviewed for this terrific Edutopia article by Paige Tutt, who did an outstanding job distilling different insights about how active teachers use (or don't use) AI in the classroom.
8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers
Setting clear, shared expectations around student AI use is uncharted territory for many teachers. Educators across disciplines and grade levels share their current policies.
www.edutopia.org
July 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Confronted with a rapidly evolving technology, many educators have little precedent to draw on when creating classroom-level AI policy.

For @edutopia.org, I asked 8 educators across disciplines/ grade levels how they establish shared values + expectations about AI use in their classrooms:
8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers
Setting clear, shared expectations around student AI use is uncharted territory for many teachers. Educators across disciplines and grade levels share their current policies.
www.edutopia.org
July 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
This behemoth of a story is really a constellation of many, many tiny moments w/ our @edutopia.org community:

close observation in classrooms, quick meetings in hallways, mini chats between sessions at conferences, calls over Zoom, exchanges on social media, & most importantly a TON of listening!
Each school year, we pass the microphone to the Edutopia community to share honest reflections on what works, what’s weighing on you, and how you navigate the murky middle ground.

Here are 8 of those big ideas, tried-and-true practices, and compelling discussions to revisit. 💡

#EduSky
The 2025-26 School Year in Review, From Your Point of View
Spirited discussions, lightbulb moments, and the occasional hot take. Here's what got you—our educator community—buzzing this year.
www.edutopia.org
June 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
Are you an upper-elementary to high school educator who uses tech in your classroom? I’m writing about routines that ensure tech use remains intentional (e.g. making closed laptops the default until students are instructed to open them), for Edutopia & would love to chat!
June 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
My latest for @edutopia.org:

Producing this video—alongside my phenomenal EP Mel and the out of this world Gergo Varga (who brought this to life w/ his stellar collage art)—was SUCH a labor of love.

If you can spare 1:30 - check it out!
I hope this resonates with you the way it does with us. 💫
Jason Reynolds asks a powerful question about AI in education: What happens when the tool disappears? This piece explores effort, literacy, resilience, and whether AI is quietly stealing students’ fortitude.

(Sidenote: Luv Jason Reynolds ❤️)

www.edutopia.org/video/jason-...
Jason Reynolds on What AI Is Quietly Stealing From the Next Generation
What opportunities could a generation of students potentially lose when technology does the hard work for them? The celebrated author shares his thoughts on the hidden price of convenience.
www.edutopia.org
May 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
Have you or anyone in your school community tried a new practice that had a positive impact or transformed a process? If so, @edutopia.org wants to hear from you! www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...
Have you or anyone in your school community tried a new practice that had a positive impact or transformed a process?
Hi everyone! 👋🏼 With the end of the school year in sight, I’m curious to know what your takeaways are. Specifically, is there a new practice, big or small, that has positively impacted how a process i...
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May 20, 2026 at 12:19 AM
AI.. cell phones.. willpower.. Angela Duckworth?! 🤯

You're missing out on articles like this (FULL of research-informed insights) if you're not subscribed to @edutopia.org's The Wired Classroom

Next edition: Sunday, May 17th
Here's a sneak peek of Duckworth's interview by @borywrites.bsky.social:
Angela Duckworth: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way Out
The renowned author and researcher explains how student willpower stacks up against powerful tools like cell phones and AI chatbots.
www.edutopia.org
May 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
For the latest edition of @edutopia.org's tech newsletter The Wired Classroom, I joined the masterful @stephenmerrill.bsky.social to make the case for one tool worth rediscovering. 👀

Hard to describe what an honor it is to share a byline w/ someone I look up to this much! 🤯✨
With the right activities and student buy-in, an empty notebook can become one of the most reliable and revealing pieces of “technology” inside your classroom. 📒

#EduSky
6 Ways to Center a Paper Notebook
As concerns about technology grow, a familiar tool promises to restore a sense of balance in the classroom.
www.edutopia.org
April 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
To close out the school year, @tatertutt.bsky.social gets to do something she loves to do: turn to all of you!

Each year, for our annual roundup, we ask: What’s been on your mind this school year?

Share your thoughts in our community forum: https://edut.to/4cgNCFR
April 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by Paige Tutt
Well, I'm not surprised, but engagement with this @edutopia.org Jam Session on AI has been pretty amazing so far. I'm jamming and sharing and learning lots.

Join us, now through Saturday!

#teachers #AI #EduSkyAI #EduSky

www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...
March 2026 Jam Session: Teaching Writing in the Age of AI
Welcome! 👋 Drop your questions—or share how you are navigating teaching writing in the age of AI—in the thread below!Join our hosts for a thoughtful conversation about how to approach writing instruct...
www.edutopia.org
March 31, 2026 at 11:23 PM
For several summers as a kid, my mom put me in theater camp.

Acting class, vocal & dance lessons, plus.. improv 🫠
I HATED standing in front of everyone, thinking on the fly. Dreaded it.

Those uncomfortable moments built something I didn’t expect, though: confidence.

My latest for @edutopia.org:
3 Ways to Help Students Become Confident Public Speakers
By lowering the stakes and offering regular (fun) practice, even the most reluctant speakers can build this vital skill.
www.edutopia.org
March 20, 2026 at 10:03 PM
On a very hot day in June, I took a risk. I made a beeline to the front of the room at ISTE so I could shake hands w/ Jason Reynolds.

Nervously, I blurted out, "I know you have to leave, but my editor would never forgive me if I didn't ask to interview you."

My latest for @edutopia.org:
Jason Reynolds on What Fires the Imagination of Young Readers
The best-selling author on why "inappropriate" topics may be exactly what teen readers need, and the importance of raising the hair on the backs of readers' necks in the first 50 pages.
www.edutopia.org
March 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
One thing (of many) that I 🧡 about the @edutopia.org community: Educators always show up to support each other. 🫂

I asked who are the MUST-follow voices in education online. Over *700* comments FILLED w/ recommendations across our channels (Facebook, Instagram, + our Ask & Answer forum) 🤯
Who are the essential voices in education that you follow online?
Hey everyone! 😁 Edutopia’s working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want *your* recommendations! Who are the “must-follow” accounts that fuel your practic...
www.edutopia.org
March 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Five years ago, my editor gave me a list of essential voices in education to follow online.

Since then, SO many new ones have shaped my perspective and challenged my thinking.

Now, we're crowdsourcing an updated version to share:

Who do YOU consider a must-follow voice in education? 👀
February 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Love when I get to speak to my younger self through my work. 💗

This one is dedicated to the little girl who used to throw her hands up and declare she was *bad at math* when she got stuck on something. Still not great at math to be fair 😅, but much more resilient. 💪

My latest for @edutopia.org:
6 Routines to Get Students Unstuck
When students are grasping at straws, these self-directed strategies help them to pause, make a plan, and pivot more effectively.
www.edutopia.org
February 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
One of the things I love about working at @edutopia.org: to write about education well, i need to stay current and consider a number of varying perspectives.

Just started @biblioracle.bsky.social’s book! Couple chapters in, learning a ton, taking a lot of notes!

Would love any other book recs!
February 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
It has been my pride and joy to steward @edutopia.org's free tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, w/ @tfberger.bsky.social:

This week we hit *60 thousand subscribers* 🥳

This newsletter would NOT go out every month without the hard work and dedication of each and every educator who writes for us.
January 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Today marks 5 years of me working at @edutopia.org! 🤯

5 years of sharing what works in education. Could NOT do this without the help of so many extraordinary educators at all levels who give me their time & insights to blast out into the eduworld. Wish I could tag everyone.

Thank YOU most of all 🧡
January 22, 2026 at 4:40 PM
When I met @alanawinnick.bsky.social last year, I *knew* she was a game changer! 💫

I've had the pleasure of working w/ her twice now as an editor at @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/profile/alan...

Today, I'm in Orlando for #FETC and get to see her kickoff the conference with a keynote!
January 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
And just like that... two more of my @edutopia.org pieces came out! ✍️

1️⃣ The first, on creating a culture of active learners 🤔: www.edutopia.org/article/prop...

2️⃣ The second, on games for the MS and HS math class that are fun and foster robust skill-building 💪: www.edutopia.org/article/14-e...
September 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Love getting to share the @edutopia.org homepage with my momma 🥰:

My latest, on teaching students the value of slower, more deliberate thinking: www.edutopia.org/article/9-wa...

And one from my mom, activities to help staff and students get to know each other: www.edutopia.org/article/comm...
September 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM