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Marne Bender Named NCCE Innovative Teacher Librarian of the Year
Marne Bender, a Library Media Specialist with East Helena Public Schools, has been honored as the Innovative Teacher Librarian of the Year by the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE). This prestigious award recognizes Bender’s long-standing dedication to...
Forrest McKinnis Named NCCE Innovative Educator of the Year
Forrest McKinnis, a Careers & Tech Ed Instructor at Rivers Edge High School within the Richland School District, has been recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year by the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE). ...
30 in 50 2026: The LIST
Thanks to everyone how was able to attend live! It is always a blast. Here is the 2026 List: ToolLinkMagic Schoolhttps://www.magicschool.ai/School AIhttps://schoolai.com/PlayLab AIhttps://www.playlab.ai/Playground...
Sustainable Technology Practices for Schools
As schools continue to expand their implementation of educational technology through the use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, sustainability has become a critical part of long-term planning. Devices, networks, and digital tools offer enormous...
IETA – We are Future Makers
The Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) recently partnered with the Idaho Education Technology Association (IETA) to host a specialized professional learning room at IETA 26. Held from February 4–6, 2026, at the Boise...
I Thought I Had the Answer—Until I Talked to Elementary Teachers
Recently, I was able to sit down and talk with educators at different grade levels. Usually, I just get to talk to middle and high school teachers, which is awesome, but we have different struggles than elementary teachers. One of the problems I heard from them was...
NCCE 26 Closing Keynote Spotlight: Thuan Nguyen and AVID’s Mission to Close the Opportunity Gap
One of the most powerful moments of any conference are the keynote presentations. At our annual Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) conference, we aim to select speakers who can convey a strong message that will bring ideas together, inspire...
Empowering Students with Start.me: Building Digital Toolboxes for Independence and Organization
In today’s classroom, a challenge I always seem to face year after year is providing my students with the resources they need to become independent, organized, and responsible learners. This is just as important as delivering content. One way I have found to help my...
Finding Balance: Digital Tools and Traditional Learning
Why Both Technology and Pencil-and-Paper Still Belong in the Classroom By Shylo Garrett, 5th Grade Educator, Cassia County School District, Idaho In today’s classrooms, technology is everywhere—from interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks to educational apps and...
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