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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Privacy & Security How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber Threats
Continuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools.
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Artificial Intelligence Are Teens Just Using AI to Cheat? Well, Not Quite (If You Ask Them)
There’s fear among many educators that students are using AI to do most of their critical thinking.
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Artificial Intelligence How Do Parents Want Schools to Handle AI? Insights From a New Survey
Regardless of political affiliation, 79% of parents want more protection for kids.
4 min read
Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character.AI,, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark.
A 17-year-old in Russellville, Ark., creates an AI companion on Character.AI, on July 15, 2025. In a recent survey, parents said AI chatbots should be required to provide pop-up warnings before displaying sensitive topics related to violence, self-harm, or abuse.
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Artificial Intelligence Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School Technology
About 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors.
4 min read
Vector illustration of a robotic trojan horse in a gift box with the letters AI on the top of the box and inside behind the horse.
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Artificial Intelligence Teens Say They Should Be Able to Use AI to Complete Assignments. Parents Disagree
That tension is rising as many schools are expanding their use of AI.
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Image of a laptop with prompts floating in the air.
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Artificial Intelligence Data How Teens and Young People Use AI Tools for Learning and Mental Health Support
Two reports detail ways young people are engaging with AI and how it impacts their mental health.
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Art teacher Lindsay Johnson, center, has students explore how to use generative AI features at Roosevelt Middle School, on June 25, 2025, in River Forest, Ill.
Art teacher Lindsay Johnson, center, has students explore how to use generative AI features at Roosevelt Middle School, on June 25, 2025, in River Forest, Ill. As the use of AI among teens and young adults increases, many are using it to seek out mental health advice.
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EdWeek Market Brief

Education Market Exclusive Data Vendors Are Pairing Assessment And Curriculum. Is That What K-12 Officials Want?
New EdWeek Market Brief data explores the ideal number of companies that district and school leaders say they want to work with, and whether they're open to a single provider for both curriculum and assessment products.
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Meeting District Needs Industry Insight Why Pennsylvania Districts are Delaying Curriculum Purchases, Raising Local Taxes Amid Budget Woes
Pennsylvania’s K-12 school districts are in a tight spot, and a new report shows they have put some purchases on hold as a result.
8 min read
Education Market Industry Insight What Districts Really Want from AI
The head of an education data insights company discusses the gap between current AI tools and user needs.
4 min read
Product Development K-12 Market News Quizlet Expands AI Strategy with New Study Tool, OpenAI Integration
The goal is to support students at every stage of studying, the company said.
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