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IDEA provides resources and learning opportunities to help teachers discover how they can leverage technology to engage, inspire, and reach all learners. 


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Please note: You will be required to select a Chapter Affiliation during your application. Chapters are organized by county. Some people choose the county where they work. Others will choose the county where they live. See the Chapter Map for more information.

RECENT IDEA BLOGS

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.

Learning Styles: Separating Fact from Fiction

By Phil Pulley • January 30, 2025
For years, the idea of “learning styles” has shaped how educators teach, parents guide, and students approach learning. From being labeled as a “visual learner” to claiming to thrive with “hands-on” activities, the concept seems both intuitive and practical. However, decades of cognitive science research have debunked this widespread myth. This article by IDEA Governing Board member, Phil Pulley, delves into the origins, misunderstandings, and evidence-based alternatives to this popular but misguided theory.
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