https://www.edweek.org/ai-policy AI Policy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/screen-time-and-ai-an-evidence-playbook-for-school-leaders Get a clearer picture of the current policy landscape, a framework for evaluating new tools, plus language to use in the next board meeting. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/screen-time-and-ai-an-evidence-playbook-for-school-leaders https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-expand-cellphone-bans-to-target-ai-smart-glasses-why-it-matters/2026/09 Smart glasses are particularly challenging to regulate because it’s harder to tell when kids are using them, experts say Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:53:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-expand-cellphone-bans-to-target-ai-smart-glasses-why-it-matters/2026/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-working-its-way-into-everything-can-school-districts-really-ban-it/2026/09 It’s very difficult—maybe even impossible—to turn off generative AI for entire school districts. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:25:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-working-its-way-into-everything-can-school-districts-really-ban-it/2026/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/lausd-adopts-moratorium-on-student-ai-use-another-big-move-to-limit-tech-use/2026/09 The nation's second-largest district is pausing student use of generative artificial intelligence. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:40:22 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/lausd-adopts-moratorium-on-student-ai-use-another-big-move-to-limit-tech-use/2026/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/new-york-restricts-ai-in-elementary-and-middle-schools-will-other-districts-follow/2026/09 The restrictions come amid rising concerns about overreliance on technology in schools. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:42:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/new-york-restricts-ai-in-elementary-and-middle-schools-will-other-districts-follow/2026/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-created-a-national-ai-policy-framework-heres-what-it-includes/2026/08 Nearly 100 students from across the country collaborated to set guardrails around AI use in schools. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:05:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-created-a-national-ai-policy-framework-heres-what-it-includes/2026/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-states-schools-are-updating-policies-to-fight-ai-deepfakes/2026/07 Illinois has updated school cyberbullying laws to include AI deepfakes, pushing for prevention and support. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:56:10 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-states-schools-are-updating-policies-to-fight-ai-deepfakes/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-ai-use-guidelines-should-look-like-for-schools/2026/06 Many teachers say they are not getting good guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:42:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-ai-use-guidelines-should-look-like-for-schools/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-will-take-the-lead-on-crafting-a-model-ai-policy-for-schools/2026/04 Students and superintendents from across the country will put their heads together at a three-day workshop. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:35:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-will-take-the-lead-on-crafting-a-model-ai-policy-for-schools/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-is-your-schools-approach-to-ai-too-flexible/2026/04 It’s tempting to prioritize adaptability when dealing with AI tools. It can also be a mistake. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:36:52 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-is-your-schools-approach-to-ai-too-flexible/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-what-guidelines-should-teachers-provide-for-student-ai-use/2025/12 The goal is to teach students to harness AI to bolster learning and preserve their work's integrity. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:06:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-what-guidelines-should-teachers-provide-for-student-ai-use/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/technology/from-hr-to-teachers-to-bus-drivers-this-districts-ai-policy-applies-to-everyone/2025/10 The use of AI is working its way into nearly all school district jobs. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:28:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/from-hr-to-teachers-to-bus-drivers-this-districts-ai-policy-applies-to-everyone/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/5-best-practices-for-crafting-a-school-or-district-ai-policy/2025/10 Nearly half of educators say their school or district does not have an AI policy. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:38:30 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/5-best-practices-for-crafting-a-school-or-district-ai-policy/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-picking-up-speed-are-schools-keeping-pace See how schools are trying to keep pace with advances in artificial intelligence and use it in meaningful ways. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-picking-up-speed-are-schools-keeping-pace https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-districts-are-crafting-ai-policy-on-the-fly/2025/10 It's a struggle to create guidelines that keep up with rapid advances in the technology. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-districts-are-crafting-ai-policy-on-the-fly/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 Education Week is tracking which states are mandating that schools adopt comprehensive AI policies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-ai-policies-are-still-not-clear-to-teachers-and-students/2025/01 Generative artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in K-12 since 2022, and some educators are eager to see guidance from districts. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:51:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-ai-policies-are-still-not-clear-to-teachers-and-students/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 The nation's largest teachers' union approved policy recommendations for using AI in classrooms. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:14:32 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/key-questions-for-districts-to-ask-as-they-develop-an-ai-strategy/2024/06 Here's what educators need to know about creating guidelines and building literacy for the use of artificial intelligence. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:32:22 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/key-questions-for-districts-to-ask-as-they-develop-an-ai-strategy/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-policies-should-leave-room-for-teachers-and-students-to-mess-up-superintendents-say/2024/02 Superintendents whose districts have crafted AI policies discussed establishing guardrails and encouraging the AI-hesitant to try it out. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:12:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-policies-should-leave-room-for-teachers-and-students-to-mess-up-superintendents-say/2024/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/need-an-ai-policy-for-your-schools-this-district-used-chatgpt-to-craft-one/2024/02 The Peninsula School District in Washington state was one of the first school systems in the country to craft AI policy guidance. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/need-an-ai-policy-for-your-schools-this-district-used-chatgpt-to-craft-one/2024/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-are-taking-too-long-to-craft-ai-policy-why-thats-a-problem/2024/02 Nearly 8 of every 10 educators say their districts don’t have clear AI policies, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-are-taking-too-long-to-craft-ai-policy-why-thats-a-problem/2024/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-state-lawmakers-want-all-school-districts-to-craft-ai-policies-will-others-follow/2024/01 The vast majority of districts in the country have not released AI guidance, even though educators say they need it. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:23:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-state-lawmakers-want-all-school-districts-to-craft-ai-policies-will-others-follow/2024/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-are-hungry-for-ai-guidance-heres-how-one-state-crafted-it/2024/01 West Virginia is just the third state to release guidance for schools on artificial intelligence. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:44:17 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-are-hungry-for-ai-guidance-heres-how-one-state-crafted-it/2024/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/crafting-a-school-policy-on-ai-heres-what-experts-recommend/2023/11 AI is developing so rapidly that many educators fear district policies to handle the technology will quickly become outdated. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:48:34 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/crafting-a-school-policy-on-ai-heres-what-experts-recommend/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-want-guidance-on-ai-use-in-classrooms-states-are-not-providing-it-report-says/2023/09 The lack of guidance is coming at a time when the use of AI is expanding in education. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:27:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-want-guidance-on-ai-use-in-classrooms-states-are-not-providing-it-report-says/2023/09