https://www.edweek.org/students-ai Students & AI en-US 2021 (c) Education Week 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 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/new-project-identifies-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-a-collection-of-ai-learning-tools/2026/09 The effort finds some bright spots, but also warns that other products could hurt student achievement. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/new-project-identifies-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-a-collection-of-ai-learning-tools/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/opinion-just-say-no-didnt-keep-teens-off-drugs-it-wont-work-for-ai-either/2026/09 Do you hate AI? That’s all the more reason to teach AI literacy. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:33 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-just-say-no-didnt-keep-teens-off-drugs-it-wont-work-for-ai-either/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/schools-caught-flat-footed-after-google-makes-gemini-chatbot-available-to-all-students/2026/09 Schools wrestle with the question of whether to permit or prohibit access to the AI chatbot. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:09:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-caught-flat-footed-after-google-makes-gemini-chatbot-available-to-all-students/2026/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/bill-gates-stark-warning-on-ai-in-education-it-could-result-in-people-learning-less/2026/08 The Microsoft co-founder is more worried about the technology than he was just a few years ago. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:33:51 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/bill-gates-stark-warning-on-ai-in-education-it-could-result-in-people-learning-less/2026/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/more-kids-are-learning-to-read-on-ai-generated-text-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/2026/08 AI tools can easily create practice passages. Are they comparable to those written by humans? Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:31:56 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/more-kids-are-learning-to-read-on-ai-generated-text-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/2026/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-teens-are-using-ai-key-takeaways-for-educators/2026/08 Two recent surveys provide insights on teens' views of artificial intelligence. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:15:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-teens-are-using-ai-key-takeaways-for-educators/2026/08 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/teaching-learning/how-well-are-schools-preparing-students-for-an-ai-driven-world-teens-weigh-in/2026/07 Most teens say they learn best when they can apply what they're learning to real-world situations. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:48:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-well-are-schools-preparing-students-for-an-ai-driven-world-teens-weigh-in/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/lessons-on-ai-for-elementary-students-teach-them-good-habits-now/2026/07 Teachers want to help their youngest students become familiar with AI's potential—and its limits. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:38:21 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/lessons-on-ai-for-elementary-students-teach-them-good-habits-now/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/3-ways-teachers-can-help-students-think-critically-about-ai/2026/07 Student use of AI should always end with human reflection and analysis. Here's how to do that. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:17:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/3-ways-teachers-can-help-students-think-critically-about-ai/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/can-ai-help-students-learn-social-emotional-skills/2026/07 Teachers are experimenting with ways to leverage the technology. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:30:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/can-ai-help-students-learn-social-emotional-skills/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-an-english-teacher-helps-students-find-their-voices-in-the-age-of-ai/2026/06 Students' voices are lost when AI does most of the thinking, a teacher says. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:28 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-an-english-teacher-helps-students-find-their-voices-in-the-age-of-ai/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-are-experiencing-ai-in-very-different-ways-is-that-a-problem/2026/06 Sharply divergent state standards, district rules, and teacher strategies result in uneven access to the technology. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:12:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-are-experiencing-ai-in-very-different-ways-is-that-a-problem/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-changes-its-feedback-on-students-writing-when-it-knows-their-race-gender/2026/06 AI makes judgments based on the writer's characteristics—a problem if teachers use it as a writing coach. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:57:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-changes-its-feedback-on-students-writing-when-it-knows-their-race-gender/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/kids-are-turning-to-ai-before-adults-for-homework-help/2026/06 Students increasingly turn to AI first for school help, raising trust and safety concerns. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/kids-are-turning-to-ai-before-adults-for-homework-help/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/will-ai-help-or-overwhelm-students-teachers-weigh-in/2026/06 Even as teachers across the country experiment with AI, many are skeptical of its role in classrooms, and whether it will undermine student learning. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:01:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/will-ai-help-or-overwhelm-students-teachers-weigh-in/2026/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-yes-schools-should-allow-students-to-use-ai/2026/05 A high school student defends AI use in this letter to the editor. Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-yes-schools-should-allow-students-to-use-ai/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-4-questions-we-must-answer-before-bringing-ai-into-the-classroom/2026/05 Student learning should be the primary criterion for if and when AI belongs in K-12 schools. Thu, 28 May 2026 19:33:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-4-questions-we-must-answer-before-bringing-ai-into-the-classroom/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 Many kids cannot tell the difference between an AI-driven chatbot and genuine human understanding. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-what-in-the-chatgpt-is-this-how-el-teachers-are-navigating-ai-use/2026/05 When used responsibly, AI can be a great ally for English learners. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:23:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-what-in-the-chatgpt-is-this-how-el-teachers-are-navigating-ai-use/2026/05 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-a-students-perspective-on-ai-in-schools/2026/04 A high schooler shares what he thinks about artificial intelligence in this letter to the editor. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-a-students-perspective-on-ai-in-schools/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-group-of-students-took-a-deep-dive-into-ai-heres-what-they-told-teachers/2026/04 They came away with new skills, but also confronted some thorny ethical questions. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-group-of-students-took-a-deep-dive-into-ai-heres-what-they-told-teachers/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-can-ai-support-student-learning-depends-who-you-ask/2026/03 Ed tech is supposed to give teachers more time to mentor. It’s not clear if it does. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-can-ai-support-student-learning-depends-who-you-ask/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-chatbots-tend-toward-flattery-why-thats-bad-for-students/2026/03 Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-chatbots-tend-toward-flattery-why-thats-bad-for-students/2026/03