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 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 Whitepaper Complying with State Phone Bans: 3 Options for SuperintendentsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.This white paper helps district leaders identify options, understand their pros & cons, and how technology can facilitate successful comp...
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 Whitepaper Something Has Shifted: Phone-Free Schools in 2026SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.This report explores what’s driving the shift, what schools are seeing in classrooms, and what it means for leaders navigating student ph...Ed-Tech Policy Whitepaper Solving Inconsistent Phone Policy Enforcement: Teacher InsightsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.This white paper helps school leaders make informed decisions by highlighting teachers’ phone enforcement experiences and how technology ...
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.
