NCCE: Northwest Council for Computer Education

Empowering educators through year-round professional learning & hosting the Northwest's largest education conference!
💡#EdTech leaders unite! #IamNCCE

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Empower your school community with tailored learning from NCCE!

Whether through custom onsite events, flexible virtual sessions, or job-embedded coaching, we deliver continuous growth for educators.

Tap the link in bio to elevate your district's learning strategy!

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Empowering the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers. When we give students the tools to explore, there’s no limit to what they can achieve.

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Back-to-School Success Starts with Preparation https://t.co/YK0QxKAX61

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We’re back at the Tacoma Convention Center March 3-5, 2027, for the largest EdTech event in the Northwest! Whether you're an educator, district leader, or innovator, this is where future ready learning comes to life. Lock in your spot early! Link in bio to register.

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A classroom equipped for the future looks a lot like this.

True digital transformation goes beyond buying the devices. It requires building an intentional, safe, and supportive culture around them.

From AI integration to foundational digital literacy, NCCE provides the human-centered training your staff needs to turn screen time into meaningful learning experiences.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Beyond Technology: Building Capacity for the Educators Who Preserve Culture and Community https://t.co/wCXCy6Ig5g

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True digital literacy goes beyond knowing how to open and use digital tools. It’s about teaching students critical thinking, problem-solving, and how to safely shape the world. Let's empower educators to turn screen time into lifelong skills.

NCCE provides customized professional learning to help your school district transform screen time into meaningful leadership opportunities.

Hit the link in our Bio to learn more.

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5 years of E-Rate in the PNW: nearly $285M for Washington schools and libraries. $324M Oregon. $61M Idaho. $114M Montana. $806M Alaska. Rural districts run on this program. Be ready to tell the FCC. #SaveERate https://t.co/QXv1nFKDpB

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Seven national education groups, including ALA, CoSN, and NEA, have signed a joint letter defending E-Rate. Add your voice. Templates and tools at SHLB's Save Our E-Rate hub. #SaveERate https://t.co/QXv1nFKDpB

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Cut E-Rate and the bill lands on district budgets. Washington schools and libraries received nearly $285M over 5 years. Oregon $324M. Idaho $61M. Montana $114M. Real money, real classrooms. #SaveERate https://t.co/ibgAwnf2Xi

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ClassDojo launched websites that update themselves. Post announcements once (they push everywhere, translated, across every channel). Closes the school-to-home communication gap without burning out office staff. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/hGFtNo4zJU

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Adobe launched Aqua (a free, ad-free, no-login-needed creative app for young learners). Drawing, tracing, coloring, safe generative AI. Built from the ground up for elementary, not dumbed-down pro software. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/HcOGxPeciV

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Stretch is finally live (a chatbot trained exclusively on vetted ISTE/ASCD content). No hallucinations, no irrelevant web data. Includes a built-in wellness coach for overwhelmed educators. Piloted in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/GnIuYLWftN

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AI is transforming the modern classroom, but understanding how to use it efficiently is key.

On Wednesday, July 22, join NCCE and AI Implementation Specialist Courtney Bock for an exclusive virtual Community Learning Event. This session will dive deep into maximizing the potential of SchoolAI’s browser extension to streamline teacher workflows, enhance instruction, and support sustainable tech integration.

Hit "Community Learning Events" Link to Register.

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Apple Intelligence is baked into the OS. Siri AI, Writing Tools, Image Playground (all native, no third-party needed). Screen Time now has clinically guided recommendations. Blocking websites won't stop AI when it's in the keyboard. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/tnBp6kSv9G

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Canva hit 100M monthly education users and launched Learn Grid (50K curriculum-mapped resources that transform into 30+ interactive formats across 16 languages). Offline mode for classrooms without reliable internet. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/OoC57NojyB

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ISTE released the AI-Ready Graduate framework: 6 roles students need to master (Learner, Researcher, Synthesizer, Problem Solver, Connector, Storyteller). Not about using AI. About directing it. #ISTERecap

https://t.co/iaxrazQLQQ

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Free webinar Thursday, July 16 at 11AM PT. The SHLB Coalition walks through the FCC's E-Rate proposal and how to file a comment. One hour, free, and worth your time. #SaveERate https://t.co/h9FAiZOSHL

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E-Rate keeps the lights on for school internet. Since 1996 it has delivered billions in discounts to 100K+ schools and 11K libraries, with the largest discounts going where need is greatest. #SaveERate https://t.co/QXv1nFKDpB

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SMART launched accessories built around how teachers actually teach. A battery-free stylus that works from anywhere in the room. A wireless lapel mic that routes through the board's speakers. Finally, hardware that solves real teaching problems. #ISTERecap

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