Technology
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Privacy & Security
Cyberattacks Are Up. The Feds Must Help Schools Cope, Watchdog Agency Says
The U.S. Department of Education’s years-old plan to help protect schools from digital threats needs a rethink, according to the GAO.
Data
Opinion
How to Start Using Data to Achieve Equity for Students
Schools are awash with data but rarely do anything with it. One district started out by limiting the tools it uses.
Events & Webinars
Webinars on Education Technology
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Classroom Technology
A Digital Divide Haunts Schools Adapting to Virus Hurdles
As more families pivot back to remote learning, reliable, consistent access to devices and home internet remains elusive for many students.
Privacy & Security
Thousands of School Websites Went Down in a Cyberattack. It'll Happen Again, Experts Say
Cyberattacks on technology and education companies that work with K-12 schools are becoming a growing concern for educators, experts say.
Personalized Learning
Personalized Learning Debates Put Too Much Emphasis on Technology, School Leaders Say
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a big boost for personalized learning, most educators say. But it can't be all about tech, they add.
Classroom Technology
Schools Are Battling Tech Fatigue. How Are They Responding?
Blended learning—a mix of face-to-face and online instruction—is declining in popularity, a Christensen Institute survey shows.
Market Trends
Demand for School Tutoring Is “Through the Roof.” And Companies Are Primed for Growth
School districts are moving quickly to hire tutoring companies -- in some cases, several of them -- to shore up student academic challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District Wants Early Learning Services; New Jersey System Seeking World Language Course Materials
A district in Texas is looking for early learning pre-K services, while a system in New Jersey seeks K-12 world languages instructional materials.
Analyst's View
Schools Have Returned to In-Person Learning. What Does That Mean for Online Lessons?
School districts looking to engage students will continue to need a robust virtual experience, even with the widespread return to in-person learning, says Kiddom Chief Academic Officer Abbas Manjee.
Marketplace K-12
Best Places to Work? MathWorks, Curriculum Associates, Grammarly Among Those That Made the List
Three education companies received a Glassdoor Employees' Choice award for rating among the site's Best Places to Work for 2022.
Privacy & Security Ed Tech Usage is Up. So Are Parent Privacy ConcernsBoth parents and students want more say in how their personal information is used, according to a recent report.
IT Infrastructure The Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions for Broadband. What It Would Mean for StudentsStudents who struggle to access the internet at home may get some relief through $65 billion in funding for broadband, approved by Congress in the new infrastructure bill.
Classroom Technology Opinion How Schools Can Stem the Toxic Tide of TechnologyStudents' relationships, motivation, mood, sleep, and safety—all are at risk, writes researcher Andy Hargreaves.
Classroom Technology The Number One Reason Students Still Lack Internet at Home: Parents Can't Afford ItMany families can't afford the cost of internet connectivity, even if they live in areas that are wired for broadband, a new report shows.
Personalized Learning Why Personalized Learning Works in Some Schools, But Not in Others. What Test Scores SayEducators worry that changing up instruction to better fit students' interests could jeopardize their school's progress on state tests.
Classroom Technology Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Make Teachers' Jobs More Difficult and Dangerous, Union SaysSocial media spreads misinformation and emboldens students to damage school property, the National Education Association says.
Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
Spotlight on K-3 Literacy
This Spotlight will help take a closer look at the ‘Wonders’ curriculum and updated state policies on literacy plus more.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Tutoring
This Spotlight will empower you with information on considerations and strategies for designing high-impact tutoring programs and more.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inspiring Innovation through STEM Education
This Spotlight will empower you on ways to include more students of color, locate gifted students in unexpected places, and more.
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IT Management Tech Purchasing Decisions Are Super Hard. New Initiative Aims to HelpISTE and other education technology organizations are creating a hub to give district leaders in-depth information about tech products.
Ed-Tech Policy Homework Gap Could Be Back in Full Force If Lawmakers Don't Act, Education Groups SayCOVID relief funds helped give millions of students internet access during the pandemic, but the money could run out, advocates say.
Classroom Technology Combating the Problems With Facebook and Instagram: 8 Tips for TeachersFacebook did extensive research on its negative impact on children’s mental health, but didn't act on those findings, a whistleblower says.
Classroom Technology Q&A How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? The Answer Is 'It Depends'Educators need to consider the context, the content, and the individual child when deciding how much screen time kids should have.
IT Infrastructure Privacy Group Cautions Schools on Technology That Flags Children at Risk of Self-HarmSoftware that scans students’ online activity and flags children believed to be at risk of self-harm comes with significant risks, a new report warns.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center The Decline of Hybrid Learning for This School Year, in 4 ChartsLess than one-fourth of districts started the year with a mix of remote and in-person learning, a new EdWeek Research Center survey shows.
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