International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

ISTE is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting educators and education leaders in the use of technology to enhance learning and improve teaching practices.

CCI Score

55.71

-0.18% May 31

Latest Event

ISTE Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Healthy Digital Culture in Schools

Pinterest awarded ISTE a $1 million grant to fund initiatives across 12 US school districts aimed at developing policies to improve students' digital wellbeing by encouraging a healthy balance between technology use and focused learning.

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International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

APR

22

2025

ISTE Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Healthy Digital Culture in Schools
65.00

Pinterest awarded ISTE a $1 million grant to fund initiatives across 12 US school districts aimed at developing policies to improve students' digital wellbeing by encouraging a healthy balance between technology use and focused learning.
SEP

18

2024

Google.org Invests $10M in ISTE+ASCD GenerationAI Initiative
69.92

Google.org has announced a $10 million grant to ISTE+ASCD to launch GenerationAI, an initiative aimed at providing AI training to over 200,000 educators and students across the country. The program is designed to equip K-12 educators with the skills needed to integrate AI safely, responsibly, and effectively into classrooms.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 22

The $10 million grant supports ethical business practices by investing in educational programs that empower marginalized communities through equitable access to technology and responsible AI usage. This proactive funding enhances progressive educational environments and reinforces values of inclusion and fairness.

Google.org Announces Grant to ISTE+ASCD to Launch GenerationAI, Providing AI Training for Educators
+80

Technology and Services Impact

April 22

The GenerationAI initiative directly addresses the need for responsible and effective use of AI in schools by providing crucial training and resources to educators. This not only enhances technology skills but also promotes a safe and ethically informed approach to integrating AI into learning environments, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

Google.org Announces Grant to ISTE+ASCD to Launch GenerationAI, Providing AI Training for Educators
JUN

24

2024

ISTE Awarded Microsoft Grant to Advance AI in Teacher Preparation Programs
22.35

ISTE, in collaboration with ASCD, has received a grant from Microsoft to develop a sustainable and scalable AI module aimed at equipping pre-service teachers with responsible and innovative use of AI. This initiative seeks to enhance teacher preparation programs and improve educational outcomes globally.
+20

Public and Political Behavior

April 22

The initiative supports public education by empowering educators and preparing future teachers to integrate AI into classrooms in a safe and responsible manner. This progressive effort contributes indirectly to broader democratic participation by improving the quality of education, which can help counter authoritarian tendencies.

ISTE and ASCD Awarded Grant from Microsoft to Advance AI in Teacher Preparation Programs
+30

Technology and Services Impact

April 22

The project leverages technology responsibly by developing a multilingual, evidence-based AI module to improve classroom teaching and learning. This effort exemplifies a commitment to using advanced technology in a manner that promotes ethical use and educational innovation, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

ISTE and ASCD Awarded Grant from Microsoft to Advance AI in Teacher Preparation Programs
OCT

01

2023

ISTE Advances DEI Initiatives
67.71

ISTE has detailed its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through internal DEI training and evolving practices designed to engage underrepresented perspectives in its educational community.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 22

ISTE’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace through DEI training and reflective internal practices supports marginalized communities and aligns with anti-fascist, progressive efforts. These initiatives promote worker rights and enhance ethical business practices.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
JUN

01

2023

ISTE launches Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge
53.58

ISTE, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, launched the Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge aimed at guiding educator preparation programs to better train teachers with the digital skills necessary for equitable and transformative education.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 22

The initiative represents a strong public commitment to digital equity and transformation in education, aligning with progressive goals to improve teaching methods and equity. By partnering with the U.S. Department of Education, ISTE demonstrates public and political engagement that supports inclusive and transformative educational practices.

The ISTE pledge: Committing to digital equity and transformation
+60

Technology and Services Impact

April 22

By focusing on the integration of technology into education and emphasizing digital skills for new teachers, ISTE is leveraging technological impact to advance equitable educational outcomes. This effort serves the broader goal of reducing digital divides and ensuring marginalized communities receive effective digital education.

The ISTE pledge: Committing to digital equity and transformation