Melissa Lim (@actionhero.bsky.social)

Melissa Lim

@actionhero.bsky.social

Living large in the biggest little city in the PNW, Portland, OR.

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Beyond the Panic: Why Educational Leaders Must Contextualize AI Panic to Build True AI Literacy www.techlearning.com/technology/a...

techlearning.comBeyond the Panic: Why Educational Leaders Must Contextualize AI Panic to Build True AI LiteracyBy understanding the historic rhythm of technology panics, education leaders can more effectively guide their institutions as AI continues to evolve

Melissa Lim

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Portland's Neighborhoods by the Numbers | Real Estate Market 2026 www.pdxmonthly.com/home-and-rea...

pdxmonthly.comPortland's Neighborhoods by the Numbers | Real Estate Market 2026Details on every neighborhood, Buckman to Bridlemile, Hillsdale to Humboldt.

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4 Ways AI Data Centers Can Affect Schools www.edweek.org/leadership/4...

edweek.org4 Ways AI Data Centers Can Affect SchoolsFrom health to productivity and finances, data centers could pose risks for students and schools.

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AI-Powered Instruction Needs Precision. Right Now, It’s Not Even Close www.the74million.org/article/ai-p...

the74million.orgAI-Powered Instruction Needs Precision. Right Now, It’s Not Even CloseMinnich: A study tested whether 4 large language models could accurately measure the difficulty of 1,807 passages. The results were all over the map.

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5 ‘Good’ AI Use Cases That Are Actually Bad for Students www.edutopia.org/article/5-go...

edutopia.org5 ‘Good’ AI Use Cases That Are Actually Bad for StudentsConsider the specific skills that students are meant to practice, then determine whether using AI outsources the work needed to build them.

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When Even the Best AI Detection Tools Fail, Return to Basics www.edutopia.org/article/when...

edutopia.orgWhen Even the Best AI Detection Tools Fail, Return to BasicsPangram was touted as the fail-safe AI-detection tool, then students figured out how to hack it. Here’s what writing teachers can do.

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Despite Rise of AI, More Skilled Trades Training Needed, Industry Leaders Say www.the74million.org/article/desp...

the74million.orgDespite Rise of AI, More Skilled Trades Training Needed, Industry Leaders SayMillions more plumbers, electricians and mechanics needed, say CEOs of Ford and other companies, with AI as another tool for the job.

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Do Americans Worry About Schools Becoming Too White? Too Asian? www.the74million.org/article/do-a...

the74million.orgDo Americans Worry About Schools Becoming Too White? Too Asian?Hartney: New survey finds Republicans and Democrats support merit-based admissions, but they react very differently depending on which groups benefit.

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AI & Back-to-School Night: Anxious Parents, Nervous Teachers and Chill Coaches www.the74million.org/article/ai-b...

the74million.orgAI & Back-to-School Night: Anxious Parents, Nervous Teachers and Chill CoachesWilliams: The only adults not fretting about AI use can be found in the gym because no one is going to ask if a chatbot can run laps for their kid.

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Study: Edtech Is Rushing AI Integration Before Proving It Works www.edsurge.com/news/study-e...

edsurge.comStudy: Edtech Is Rushing AI Integration Before Proving It WorksAs AI features flood K-12 curricula, educators are left to filter proven quality from marketing hype.

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Can Schools Trust AI Features in Edtech Products? www.edsurge.com/news/can-sch...

edsurge.comCan Schools Trust AI Features in Edtech Products?In this episode of This Week with EdSurge, two former educators join to discuss EdReport's recent brief and explain why it is so important to verify ...

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Will Kids Pay the Price for AI Panic? www.edsurge.com/news/will-ki...

edsurge.comWill Kids Pay the Price for AI Panic?A backlash against classroom AI is sweeping public schools. But as New Mexico shows, blanket bans risk robbing students of early literacy interventions.

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How Some Small, Rural Districts Are Winning the Attendance Struggle www.edsurge.com/news/how-som...

edsurge.comHow Some Small, Rural Districts Are Winning the Attendance StruggleNew study finds that small and rural districts lead the fight against absenteeism.

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How Good Teachers Get Even Better www.edutopia.org/article/how-...

edutopia.orgHow Good Teachers Get Even BetterLike elite athletes and musicians, even outstanding teachers have room to grow. Here are 6 research-based ways to keep sharpening your skills.

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7 Ways Tech Can Make Learning More Visible to Families www.edutopia.org/article/6-wa...

edutopia.org7 Ways Tech Can Make Learning More Visible to FamiliesFrom weekly recaps to shared portfolios, simple digital routines can give families a clearer picture of what’s happening in the classroom.

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Strategies for Promoting Students’ Sense of Belonging That Fit in a Busy Schedule www.edutopia.org/article/main...

edutopia.orgStrategies for Promoting Students’ Sense of Belonging That Fit in a Busy ScheduleThe need for a strong sense of community continues even after students have settled into a routine.

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What an Experienced Teacher Notices in the First 5 Minutes of Class www.edutopia.org/article/what...

edutopia.orgWhat an Experienced Teacher Notices in the First 5 Minutes of ClassMaintaining a flexible approach when students’ needs and behaviors shift allows teachers to respond in effective ways that support learning.

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30 Ideas for Fixing U.S. Schools, Ranked by Experts www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/upshot/ideas-fixing-schools-ranked.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IFE.W4oR.NBE74CG4v0qf&smid=url-share

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Good collection of articles here! The Thoughtful Teacher’s Tech Integration Playbook www.edutopia.org/package/reso...

edutopia.orgThe Thoughtful Teacher’s Tech Integration PlaybookThis collection of articles and videos offers teacher-tested advice on everything from setting up effective routines and choosing the right tools to knowing when to step back and unplug.

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Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/29/magazine/ai-chatbots-brain-development-study.html

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Why is AI hard to define? www.bcs.org/articles-opi...

bcs.orgWhy is AI hard to define?Andrew Lea FBCS, with the help of the BCS SGAI, ask why it’s hard to be concrete about what AI is and why this lack of consensus matters.

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First back-to-school meetup of Teachers in Bars Getting Coffee this Saturday at 10am. Please RSVP and join us! #TBGC · Luma luma.com/wlbmyy49

luma.comTeachers in Bars Getting Coffee #TBGC · LumaA morning meet-up the first Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted). Our group name is a riff on this one. Meet old friends and new. Grab something to…

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Bans aren’t the answer fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...

fordhaminstitute.orgBans aren’t the answerI have heard a number of leaders start discussions about AI with the question, “Are you for or against AI?” I suspect there are many points in history where similar questions have been posed: In…

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Present Concerns & Future Worries: Parents Weigh In on NYC School Technology Ban www.the74million.org/article/pres...

the74million.orgPresent Concerns & Future Worries: Parents Weigh In on NYC School Technology BanAdams: A majority of families expressed enthusiasm about limits on screen time and AI — but even many who agreed in principle had concerns.

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Stitching the Future: Technology as a Sacred Trust www.edsurge.com/news/stitchi...

edsurge.comStitching the Future: Technology as a Sacred TrustBy grounding our digital strategy in the same values as our ancestors, we can ensure technology serves our school community rather than consuming it.

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Stop training kids for a one-job career www.fastcompany.com/91610113/sto...

fastcompany.comhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91610113/stop-training-kids-for-a-one-job-career

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Parents Should Not Feel Guilty About Choosing a Good School www.the74million.org/article/pare...

the74million.orgParents Should Not Feel Guilty About Choosing a Good SchoolAldeman: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ new essay about her daughter's school offers lessons about education, standards and parent choice.

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In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/m...

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In an Age of Instant Answers, There’s a Case for Letting Kids Struggle a Little www.the74million.org/article/in-a...

the74million.orgIn an Age of Instant Answers, There’s a Case for Letting Kids Struggle a LittleDevelopmental experts say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced.

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Teen Social Media Bans Miss the Point thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/teen-social-...

thereader.mitpress.mit.eduTeen Social Media Bans Miss the PointInstead of treating platforms as monoliths, adults and policymakers should listen to the young people who know them best.

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In praise of human teachers: universities must resist outsourcing everything to AI www.nature.com/articles/d41...

nature.comIn praise of human teachers: universities must resist outsourcing everything to AIAn AI revolution is sweeping through education. But teachers who can convey the excitement of thinking and learning are irreplaceable.

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AI Videos Are Warping Early Learning, Teachers Say www.edsurge.com/news/ai-vide...

edsurge.comAI Videos Are Warping Early Learning, Teachers SayThe rise of so-called “baby slop” is turning early childhood educators into media critics.

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The Missing Question in Teacher Reflection: What Went Right? www.edutopia.org/article/miss...

edutopia.orgThe Missing Question in Teacher Reflection: What Went Right?These reflection strategies can help teachers shift from self-criticism to recognizing their growth and building on what’s already working.

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Embedding AI Literacy in Professional Learning www.edutopia.org/article/shar...

edutopia.orgEmbedding AI Literacy in Professional LearningA professional learning session doesn’t need to be focused on AI to include tips on how teachers can navigate the technology.

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How to Identify Problems That Students Care About Solving www.edutopia.org/article/wort...

edutopia.orgHow to Identify Problems That Students Care About SolvingFinding worthwhile challenges for project-based learning can be tough. Here are a few approaches that work well.

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While NYC and LA Schools Draw a Line on AI, Alabama Has a Plan www.the74million.org/article/whil...

the74million.orgWhile NYC and LA Schools Draw a Line on AI, Alabama Has a PlanSparkman: We waited too long to teach children how the social-media world worked. With AI, we should teach the child before the technology does.

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Glad to see this published website! Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate www.iste-ascd.org/ai-ready-gra...

iste-ascd.orgProfile of an AI-Ready GraduateHelp students thrive in an AI-shaped workforce. The Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate defines the skills students need to think, create, and solve problems…

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An “Always-On” Digital Hub for Staff Support www.ascd.org/blogs/an-alw...

ascd.orgAn “Always-On” Digital Hub for Staff SupportInstead of expecting new teachers to retain the heaps of information they receive during summer orientation, give them a place to go for answers when they need them.

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23 Sept

Navigating the Future of Work: A Conversation with JFF’s Maria Flynn www.edsurge.com/news/navigat...

edsurge.comNavigating the Future of Work: A Conversation with JFF’s Maria FlynnFrom baseline AI literacy to early career exposure, Jobs for the Future president Maria Flynn shares how education systems can prepare young people for ...

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22 Sept

Learning Commons Launches Open Platform for K-12 Edtech www.edsurge.com/news/learnin...

edsurge.comLearning Commons Launches Open Platform for K-12 EdtechThe CZI-backed initiative helps educators and developers use state standards, curricula, and datasets to create and evaluate classroom AI, but critics ...

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22 Sept

Stitching the Future: Technology as a Sacred Trust www.edsurge.com/news/stitchi...

Melissa Lim

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22 Sept

New York and Los Angeles Ban Student-Facing AI (For Now). Should Other Schools Follow? www.edsurge.com/news/new-yor...

edsurge.comNew York and Los Angeles Ban Student-Facing AI (For Now). Should Other Schools Follow?The bans, coupled with a new APA report, signal a shift from rapid AI adoption toward more deliberate evaluation.

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18 Sept

How AI Taught Me to Embrace Vulnerability in the Classroom www.edsurge.com/news/how-ai-...

edsurge.comHow AI Taught Me to Embrace Vulnerability in the ClassroomTrue innovation isn’t found in mastering every platform, but in being willing to ask deeper questions and take risks.

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17 Sept

Excited to join @GoogleForEdu’s Day of AI Learning on Sept 19! 🚀 20 snackable 30-min sessions led by amazing educators. Drop in for 30 mins, complete the walkthrough, and earn your certified badge live. RSVP ➡️ goo.gle/GESBadgeathon #GoogleEdu #AIinEdu