AI is Bad for Learning
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Towards an Instructional Model
In my previous blog entry , I wondered, "What would an instructional model look like that had the components in a classroom that couldn't rely on technology except that which had been approved by the State? More importan
Blocking Gen AI - Katy ISD
Katy ISD’s AI limits raise bigger questions about access, equity, and instruction.
July Update for Gen AI
An update on Gen AI from my email traffic.
Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Explore responsible AI use in scholarship review and authentic student writing.
TCDLA 2026 - AI in Law
Explore my professional learning resources for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association summer event, CLE in the Sun.
Science Detectives: Critical Thinking Online Breakouts (CTOBs) for Your 3–5 Classroom
Students need a chance to test an idea, compare evidence, and explain why one fact matters while another one does not. That is where Critical Thinking Online Breakouts, or CTOBs, fit nicely
Texas Universities Face Mandatory Three Percent Cut
Texas’ top elected leaders have told state agencies, appellate courts, and universities to cut their proposed budgets by 3%. The cuts would apply to the next two year budget cycle. Gov. Greg Abbott, House Speaker Dustin
School District State-Mandated Text Will Impact District Costs
If you missed this piece by Isaac Yu, Texas'' new history curriculum could give the state unprecedented control over textbooks (07/13/26), you will definitely want to check it out. A Few Takeaways Some of the facts repor
Embracing ZettelNotes and SyncThing for Synchronized Notes
Take advantage of two open source solutions to solve your note management solution across devices
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 7
7. What Will You Stop Doing? “We can change hearts and minds to change schools.” — Paul Fleming, Learning Forward New initiatives often pile onto existing work because ending a program, publication, meeting, or tradition
WebDeck Maker Instructions: Make Your Own Slide Deck with AI
In a Facebook group, someone asked, \" What's the best free AI tool to use to create PowerPoints for Secondary Science? Of course, they were really asking for a tool like Gamma, which makes designing slide decks child's
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 6
6. Is Your Change Process Protecting the Status Quo? “Be willing to try, learn from failure, and fail forward.” — Steven Priest, education innovation leader Committees, listening sessions, pilots, and phased rollouts can
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 5
5. Is One Big Event Carrying Too Much Weight? “A catalyst for the transformation our sector is ready to create.” — Umer Rupani, Independent Sector A major event can create community, visibility, sponsorship revenue, and
Five New Digital Math Tools for PreKinder and Kinder
In today’s classroom, digital math tools can make first contact with mathematical concepts a supported first step for learners. In this blog, I share some math resources for PreKinder and Kinder that you may not be familiar with.
The Prompt Library
This blog post shares Miguel's The Prompt Library, a collection of (at last count) 305 prompts across a variety of areas. It specifically highlights the Data Display Patterns, which allow easy graph and chart creation.
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 4
4. Have You Mistaken Gen AI for an Email Assistant? “Association executives must move beyond efficiency plays.” — Tori Miller Liu and Tommy Goodwin, association leaders Using Gen AI to draft messages and summarize meetin
A Question of Judgment
Explore the gap between AI use guided by judgment or not.
AI: A Mixed Blessing
Every time I turn around, I read an article on cognitive offloading , or how Gen AI is wiping out swaths of entry level and other jobs. I oppose blanket bans on Gen AI in K 16, but I do think students need some time to w
KPFT Radio Guest: AI, Critical Thinking, and More
This morning, I'll be spending some time chatting with the hosts of Children at Risk KPFT radio program about some important questions. They were kind enough to share some of the questions ahead of time. Listen in.
From Dream to Nightmare for Texas Students
Miguel responds as an educator to the loss of Texas Dream Act protections and argues that higher education access strengthens Texas and its students.
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 3
3. Are You Paying Premium Prices for Ordinary Technology? “Always focus on the educational purpose, not on the technology.” — Keith Krueger, Consortium for School Networking Nonprofits may debate one staff position for m
MyNotes: Cognitive Surrender
Reading this KQED post on "'Cognitive Surrender': Faster Solutions, Lower Test Scores Show How AI is Eroding Math Skills,") , I was not surprised to see this assertion: Many students appear to be completing assignments f
Seven Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Afraid to Ask This Summer, Part 2
2. Is “Free” Undermining the Mission? “Without alignment to business goals, it’s impossible to justify investment.” — John Nawn, association community strategist Free articles, webinars, templates, and tools can help peo