A teacher’s day rarely ends when the afternoon bell rings. After juggling hectic class schedules, meetings, and professional development, educators are often required to grade, lesson plan, and interact with parents well beyond school hours. Lack of institutional and administrative support, along with local and statewide cost-cutting measures can worsen the situation, creating an endless cycle of overwork for time-strapped teachers.

In such a climate, even an extra 10 or 20 minutes a day—whether used in a professional or personal capacity—can mean a lot to teachers. That’s why some of the most useful edtech tools are designed with one purpose in mind: to save teachers time. Our guide explores the ways teachers are taking back their time and how recouping those precious minutes can allow them to better serve their students and communities.