🌿 Rewired: Where Tech, Equity, and Education Merge
A newsletter from Collaborative Roots LLCIssue #5 | August 15, 2025
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The beginning of the school year can feel electric—new routines, new names, fresh intentions. But let’s be real: it’s also emotionally heavy. Behind every clipboard and calendar invite are students navigating trauma, teachers masking exhaustion, and leaders trying to build systems that hold it all without falling apart. This issue of Rewired is dedicated to co-regulation and collective care—and how tech, when used thoughtfully, can support human-centered classrooms instead of replacing them because fundamental transformation isn’t just in what we teach. It’s in how we show up—for ourselves, our students, and each other.
Rewired exists to help you cultivate sustainable and transformative change. Together, we’re building communities that are more collaborative, more connected, and deeply rooted in collectivism.
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With roots and resilience,Diana Tranaude, Ed.DFounder, Collaborative Roots LLCTagline: Rooted in collectivism. Powered by tech. Built to last.
📚 Resource Drop: Decision-Making Flowchart rooted in UDL and Equity
As mentioned in the previous issue, this comprehensive guide offers clear instructions to help you ensure that your use of AI tools is both inclusive and equitable for everyone. By following these guidelines, you can ensure AI technologies consider the diverse needs and perspectives of all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Keep an eye out for our resources in the next issue:
💡 “Create Your Digital Calm Corner” – Canva + Google Slides templates for students and teachers
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🔧 Tech Insight: Harnessing AI for Emotional Growth and Student Engagement
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology offers a lifeline to educators striving to connect with students on a deeper level, beyond the confines of traditional academics. Here are some innovative tools that can transform the classroom experience:
🖋️ Crafting Tranquil Tech Spaces
Canva for Education → Design digital calming menus, mindfulness posters, or visual routine boards to create a serene learning environment.
Audio resources + AI tools → Use AI-generated Spotify prompts to curate personalized playlists or nature sounds, catering to the needs of sensory-sensitive students.
🧘♀️ Remember: AI isn't just for students. It can be a powerful ally in alleviating teacher stress. Consider using ChatGPT to brainstorm and streamline your workload.
“Give me 3 grounding strategies I can use between teaching blocks in a high-stress day.”
Want to bring AI into the classroom or team planning sessions this year? Start with guided structure—not a firehose of tools.
👥 Team Insight: Regulate the Adults First
You can’t co-regulate with students if you’re operating on fumes.
Use this time to check in with your team:
🎯 What’s draining them emotionally already?
What systems are unintentionally dehumanizing them (e.g., rigid scheduling, data overload)?
Where can you give back time or autonomy?
🎯 Ask your team:
“How are we modeling calm and compassion—not just teaching it?”
Consider opening your next staff meeting with a grounding practice or even a quick AI-powered reflection prompt like:
“Write a note to yourself as a reminder of who you want to be this year.”
🧰Additional Resource
Since y’all are so amazing we have an additional resource in this issue:
🌈 “Regrounding Routines: A 5-minute Daily Check-in Template” – Helps students and teachers build consistency and connection
📣💭 Want specific help with your team?
Schedule a time with Dr. Diana Tranaude to create a tailored package for your team!
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