July 2025

Back where it all began. Last week, John Meehan returned to the KTI Summit in for his fourth keynote — and the energy was electric. From action-packed games to classroom-ready takeaways, this was PD done right. See why 100% of attendees called it valuable and inspiring!

Long before there were classrooms, there were couch cushion wrestling rings. This week’s blog tribute explores what Hulk Hogan taught us about performance, presence, and the immortality of real-life superheroes — especially teachers. Whatcha gonna do with your legacy?

Every summer, Shark Week makes millions care about marine biology. Why? Because it turns content into a must-see event. What if your lessons did the same? Dive into jaws-ome tips (and some fin-tastic EMC² tools) to turn everyday instruction into an unforgettable spectacle.

EMC² Learning just got a major shoutout on the one and only Edutopia! Our Personal Record Rubric resource is featured in an incredible article on visual rubrics by Eileen Ng. See how playful design can power deeper learning—check out the full piece and celebrate with us!

When chatbots go too far, what’s a school to do? From Grok to Gemini, the latest AI misfires reveal deeper truths about teaching in an artificial age. In this blog, we explore how EMC² Learning helps educators reclaim authenticity in an age of overwhelming artificiality.

In just a few short weeks, GRITC 2025 is bringing the heat to Mobile, Alabama—and I’m thrilled to be this year’s keynote speaker! From AI to game-based learning, check out all four sessions I’ll be leading at the Gulf Coast’s premiere PD event for teachers. Check it out!

The results are in! We surveyed 10,000+ educators from around the globe, and the 2025 State of the YOUnion is officially live. See what teachers are loving, where they want more support, and how EMC² Learning is responding—at the speed of life. Read the full report now!