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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology Students Can Hear Questions Aloud When They Take Many Tests. Does It Help?
Text-to-speech tech helps some students answer questions correctly, but hurts others' performance.
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Ed-Tech Policy Nation's 2nd Largest District Moves to Limit Student Screen Use
LAUSD will limit classroom screen time, emphasizing quality learning over device use.
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Ed-Tech Policy Education Groups Say New E-Rate Bidding Portal Will Hurt Small Districts Hardest
Supporters of the measure say it will create a more transparent bidding process.
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Chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission at Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr testifies during a House committee oversight hearing of the FCC in Washington, on Jan. 14, 2026. Some education organizations opposed a measure the FCC recently approved to create a new bidding portal for federal E-rate funds.
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Artificial Intelligence Students Will Take the Lead on Crafting a Model AI Policy for Schools
Students and superintendents from across the country will put their heads together at a three-day workshop.
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Ed-Tech Policy Schools Have Another Year to Make Websites Accessible. Why That Matters
People with disabilities say inaccessible online content is a barrier to participating in public life.
4 min read
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Classroom Technology From Our Research Center What Happens When Schools Restrict Cellphone Use
New survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.
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A student takes notes on their cell phone during class at Bel Air High School in Bel Air, Md., on Jan. 25, 2024.
A student takes notes on a cellphone during class at a high school in Bel Air, Md., on Jan. 25, 2024. The vast majority of educators say their school districts now have policies that restrict cellphone use during school hours.
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EdWeek Market Brief

Education Market Market Analysis Budget Strain, Enrollment Losses and Policy Shifts Complicate Texas’ K–12 Market for Vendors
Deep in West Texas — near the epicenter of the Lone Star State’s oil country — one school system is grappling with a consequential shift: fewer students, tighter budgets, and the process of downsizing.
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Meeting District Needs Exclusive Data What PD Do Teachers Need Right Now? A State-by-State Breakdown
When asked what professional development they need most right now, educators in different states offer a range of answers.
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Education Market Tracker Curriculum Adoption Cycles: Which States Are Building Approved Lists?
A state-by-state look at which curriculum adoption cycles are up next, and which subjects will be up for review and approvals, tracked by EdWeek Market Brief
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Meeting District Needs K-12 Market News Does Virtual Professional Development Tie Directly To Young Students' Academic Outcomes?
A new study explores whether virtually-provided professional development for teachers moves the academic needle for young students
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