Technology
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
How and When Students Learn to Type, in Charts
More than two-thirds of school and district leaders say their school or district teaches keyboarding. How they do it differs.
Classroom Technology
Typing Is Still a Foundational Skill. Do We Teach It That Way?
As more high-stakes testing goes digital, educators see a need to teach keyboarding skills in younger grades.
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Artificial Intelligence
What OpenAI's PD for Teachers Does—and Doesn't—Do
The course, created in collaboration with Common Sense Media, is a starting point, experts say.
Ed-Tech Policy
Ed. Dept. Recommends These 3 Principles to Develop School Cellphone Policies
Cellphone policies should be developed in consultation with students, teachers, and parents, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said.
Privacy & Security
Districts Flood FCC With Requests for New Cybersecurity Funds
The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise.
Classroom Technology
U.S. Students' Computer Literacy Performance Drops
U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
How Women Have Risen to the Top of the Education Industry — and Why Others Feel Held Back
EdWeek Market Brief's research has found that fewer women occupy executive roles, despite the benefits gender equity brings to companies.
Meeting District Needs
Exclusive Data
Who Influences School District Purchasing of Academic Resources?
An EdWeek Research Center survey probes how school districts make choices about instructional materials.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Market News
In the Dark: Why School Districts' Process for Buying Academic Resources Confuses Vendors—and K-12 Officials
An EdWeek Research Center survey reveals that education companies and district and school leaders are flummoxed by K-12 procurement.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Could AI Transform Career-Technical Education?
Advocates and investors see potential for the technology to generate workplace simulations and match students with apprenticeship programs.
Artificial Intelligence 4 Strategies to Help Teachers Embrace AI in Their Work (Downloadable)A tip sheet of recommendations for school and district leaders.
Ed-Tech Policy Need Guidance on How to Avoid AI Pitfalls? New Resources Aim to Help SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education has released new resources for schools on AI that include recommendations on some thorny issues.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion How to Become an Ed-Tech Visionary Without Really TryingBeware of PR grifters eager to turn education pros into A-list-worthy celebs. (And read the fine print.)
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Parents Are Virtually Monitoring Their Kids in Class. Teachers Aren’t HappyThirty-seven percent of teachers, principals, and district leaders said in a survey that this is happening in their schools.
Ed-Tech Policy Should Schools Have Cellphone Restrictions for Teachers Too?Schools expect teachers to model responsible cellphone use.
Classroom Technology Opinion Has Technology Been Bad for Reading and Learning?Education technology is supposed to build knowledge. We need to wrestle with the possibility that it might not.
Education
Quiz
Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 5, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
School Climate & Safety
Spotlight
Spotlight on Reimagining School Safety: A Holistic Approach
This Spotlight will help you examine strategies to create safe learning environments that promote student well-being and academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Adolescent Literacy?
Answer 7 questions about literacy for adolescents.
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Classroom Technology Opinion Why School Cellphone Bans Are a Bad IdeaWe cannot ignore the powerful relationship between students and their phones—and what they mean for equity in our most challenged schools.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center How Strict Are School Cellphone Policies?New survey data show that schools are trying a variety of approaches to curb students’ cellphone use.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center How Students Are Dodging Cellphone RestrictionsSchools’ efforts to restrict cellphone use have set up a battle of wits between teachers and students.
Artificial Intelligence 4 Tips to Get Teachers Comfortable With AI UseWhat schools need to ensure students and teachers are ready for the next level of AI in schools.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion What to Know About AI Misinformation: A Primer for Teachers (Downloadable)It’s not difficult to educate students to be savvy about artificial intelligence. Two researchers offer simple steps.
Artificial Intelligence Q&A What Happens When an AI Assistant Helps the Tutor, Instead of the StudentA randomized controlled trial from Stanford University examines the efficacy of an AI-powered tutoring assistant.
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