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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Artificial Intelligence
What the Research Says
AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for Students
Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
Artificial Intelligence
FAQ: Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Education Week answers some key questions about the use of artificial intelligence in schools.
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Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Can AI Support Student Learning? Depends Who You Ask
Ed tech is supposed to give teachers more time to mentor. It’s not clear if it does.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Download
4 Tips for Schools to Survive Tech Meltdowns
It's important for schools to be able to pivot when the technologies they use daily are out of commission.
Artificial Intelligence
Letter to the Editor
Artificial Intelligence: Reality Versus Hype
"AI is a deeper manifestation of the pernicious trend to let technology co-opt human agency."
Artificial Intelligence
Video
Reading Is Hard to Teach. Can AI Help?
Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars, treat diseases, and train your front door to recognize your face. But can it help kids learn how to read?
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
When to Bring in a Consultant — and How to Make it Pay Off
Industry advisors and business officials discuss the factors that contribute to a successful engagement.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Insider
What Made a Middle School's First-Ever ELA Curriculum Launch a Success
The process that Principal Anne Heck led in Lake Geneva Middle School offers one vision for how professional development and procurement can pair to improve student learning.
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.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
EdMarket Recap: Feds Move to Rewrite Grant Rules; States Pitch Funding Changes
EdWeek Market Brief staff writers dissect significant news of the week and identify the most important takeaways for companies serving K-12 districts.
Artificial Intelligence Moms Across the Political Spectrum Urge Caution on AI in SchoolsMothers of kids in school are concerned about the impact of AI on learning and social skills.
Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center Are AI Literacy Lessons Now the Norm? What New Survey Data ShowEducators are "meeting the AI moment," one expert said.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why AI Hasn’t Transformed Math Instruction (and Probably Won’t)When it comes to teaching, there are a few things AI can't do well, says this curriculum developer.
Artificial Intelligence What's Holding Educators Back From Adopting AI?Three-plus years after the public release of ChatGPT, teachers' experiences with AI vary enormously.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Train Teachers on AI? It’s Not That SimpleA letter to the editor shares what he thinks is the best way to prepare teachers.
Artificial Intelligence Teachers Want 'Guardrails and Guidance' on AI Use, Experts Tell CongressTechnology is evolving faster than policy can keep up, experts tell Congress.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Pathways Designed to Serve All Students
CTE is transforming career prep: AI, high-tech training, and real-world learning connect students to in-demand jobs and future-ready skills.
Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on Turning Spring Assessments Into Actionable Literacy Insights
Turn spring literacy scores into action! Learn how smarter data use, growth-focused grading, and instruction can drive real progress.
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Connected classrooms need more than devices. Test your K–12 IT strategy savvy—from cybersecurity to interoperability.
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Artificial Intelligence Can AI Make History Class More Fun for Students?One elementary coach uses AI tools to help her students chat with historical figures.
Artificial Intelligence Inside Middle Schoolers' Take on AIMiddle schoolers are well aware of AI’s pitfalls, including its tendency to get facts wrong and its potential to stifle their own learning.
Classroom Technology How Digital Tools Can Spark Writing Growth in Young StudentsLetting students use technology to create something is a way of taking student writing to “that next level," a technology coach explains.
Artificial Intelligence Why AI May Not Be Ready to Write Your Lesson PlansAI struggles to craft engaging lessons that make good use of technology and activate students’ critical thinking skills, researchers found.
Privacy & Security Q&A Why Teachers Need to Take Cybersecurity SeriouslyCyberattacks are becoming more common in schools.
Artificial Intelligence Will AI Be the Answer to K-12’s Hiring Headaches?Recruiters can use AI for just about any part of the recruiting process. But should they? An expert weighs in.
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