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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

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(630) 628-1088

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

Lessons to Address High School Vaping

By Christina DeBartolomeo • April 2, 2025
According to the U.S. Data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey 1, 8.1% of students reported current use of any tobacco product. While we may not fully understand the long-term effects of students vaping, science shows that any kind of substance addiction can impact the brain and body, leading to long-lasting impacts. With EVERFI’s interactive high school vaping prevention courses, students can come to understand what vaping is, how it affects the body and the implications of vaping during a global pandemic. This blog article includes in-depth resources to help you get started on the path to your own vaping prevention program for high school students.

IDEAcon: A Partner’s Perspective

By Jennifer Ehehalt, Common Sense Education • March 19, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to represent Common Sense Education at IDEAcon, a thought leadership conference focused on current education topics and innovative practices.The experience was transformative, bringing together featured speakers, a dynamic exhibit hall and highlighting educator stories. Read on to see my session recap.

ParentSquare and Canva: Partnering to Empower Creative School Communications

By The ParentSquare Team • February 12, 2025
Between websites, social media, and feeds, there’s no shortage of places for districts to share information about events, school achievements, volunteer opportunities, and more. To support districts and educators in creating eye-catching visual content, ParentSquare has partnered with Canva for Education. Read on for some of the tips and ideas they shared for using Canva with ParentSquare and Smart Sites.

On the Road with CodeHS: Illinois Edition

By CodeHS • February 5, 2025
The first week of the CodeHS road trip started in the heart of the Midwest — Illinois! Each classroom visit was packed with hands-on learning, insightful questions from students, and fun coding challenges in Python. Here’s a look back on our first few stops in Illinois, the activities we hosted and incredible students and teachers we met along the way.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday Webinar | Cardboard Collaboration: Reclaiming Hands-On Experiential Learning
    May 28 2025 00:00

    It’s time to reclaim hands-on learning! During this interactive Wednesday Webinar with IDEA partner, Makedo we'll learn how to utilize the low-cost, accessible Makedo tools to boost thinking via physical making all while connecting to the standards. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • Workshop | Meaningful Integration of Role-Playing Games into Your School Community
    Jul 07 2025 00:00

    This in-person workshop will provide attendees with everything needed to build role-playing games (RPGs) into their school environment. During this two-day event, attendees will learn about the research surrounding the efficacy of RPG’s in education; step-by-step guide for building a game club, a summer camp, and even in-class games; and materials to get you started on your RPG journey. IDEA is collaborating with Washington Community High School to provide Illinois educators 11.5 PDHs for attending this two-day event.

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  • IDEA Kishwaukee Chapter | SLEdCon (State Line Education Conference)
    Jul 29 2025 00:00

    Join the IDEA Kishwaukee Chapter on July 29 at Rockford University for SLEdCon. Discover the latest trends in ed-tech, participate in hands-on activities, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for integrating technology in education. Illinois educators can earn 5 PDHs for attending this in-person event.

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