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September 1, 2026
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Vol. 84
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No. 1

When Tech Is a Tool, Not a Crutch

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Tara Laskowski
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Illustration of a pile of personal technology (stereo, keyboard, cables). A hand rises out of the pile holding a screwdriver aloft, radiating lightning bolts.
Credit: Adam Howling / IKON images

Tara Laskowski is the editorial director, Educational Leadership, at ISTE+ASCD.

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