Ed-Tech Policy
Education news, analysis, and opinion about technology policies at the school, district, state and federal levels.
See also: E-Rate
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Why Schools Need Tech. And Why They Don’t
Schools and state legislators are taking action to rebalance how much time students spend using technology.
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Laptops & Learning: How Technology Is Giving K-12 Education a New Look
Education Week examines the massive expansion in the use of laptops and digital curricula in K-12 and what it means for student learning.
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K-12 Connectivity Challenges Now and After COVID-19
Internet connectivity at home emerged as a huge problem during COVID-19 and will likely continue to be the case for schools next fall.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far?As schools rethink their relationship with tech, there are questions they should be asking.
Ed-Tech Policy FCC Launches Review of E-Rate Program Amid Screen Time DebateThe end of the E-rate program would be an "existential threat" for schools, advocates say.
Ed-Tech Policy Education Groups Say New E-Rate Bidding Portal Will Hurt Small Districts HardestSupporters of the measure say it will create a more transparent bidding process.
Ed-Tech Policy Schools Have Another Year to Make Websites Accessible. Why That MattersPeople with disabilities say inaccessible online content is a barrier to participating in public life.
Ed-Tech Policy Nation's 2nd Largest District Moves to Limit Student Screen UseLAUSD will limit classroom screen time, emphasizing quality learning over device use.
Ed-Tech Policy Letter to the Editor Don’t Ban Phones, Limit ThemPhones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
Ed-Tech Policy Welcome to the 'Funky' Politics of the Tech in Schools DebateThe Trump administration is cheerleading AI in schools as GOP lawmakers crack down on ed tech.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion We’re Finally Holding Tech Accountable for Harming Teens. What Happens Next?For young people, mitigating the risks of social media isn’t as simple as just logging off.
Ed-Tech Policy These School Leaders Don’t Want a Statewide Cellphone Ban. Here's WhyAs lawmakers consider a student cellphone ban, leaders of one district want to set their own policy.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion What’s the Right Way to Limit Phones in School?A public health expert weighs in on how schools can cultivate healthy tech habits.
Ed-Tech Policy How Strong Are States' Student Cellphone Restrictions? New Analysis Grades ThemReport about all 50 states brings a changing policy landscape into focus.
Ed-Tech Policy How Cellphone Bans Have Affected Students' Lives: What Teens SayA new survey asked teenagers if the restrictions affected their happiness and ability to make friends.
Ed-Tech Policy Teachers Like Cellphone Bans—But Not for ThemselvesTeachers say they need to use their phones for their work, but some administrators want rules in place.
Ed-Tech Policy The Ingredients for a Successful Cellphone Ban: What Teachers SayOne key component: support from school leaders.
Ed-Tech Policy These Schools Restricted Cellphone Use. Here’s What Happened NextPrincipals noted a decrease in discipline referrals and an increase in student engagement.
