Technology
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
Opinion
What If Ed Tech Does More Harm Than Good?
An influential new book delves into the research on how ed tech affects learning.
Classroom Technology
Do Student Cellphone Bans Improve Academic Achievement?
Researchers recommend continued examination of cellphone policies, which are still relatively new.
Events & Webinars
Webinars on Education Technology
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Privacy & Security
Deal Reached With Hackers to Delete Data Stolen From the Canvas Educational Platform
The hack of the popular learning platform highlighted the vulnerabilities of education companies.
Privacy & Security
A Cyberattack on Canvas Could Cause Lasting Aftershocks for Schools
Data from millions of students might have been compromised.
Artificial Intelligence
A District Expects to Save $200K From AI-Powered 'Vibe Coding.' Here's How
This school district is using AI coding to develop cheaper, more customized ed-tech tools.
Classroom Technology
This School District Wants Students to Turn Off Their Phones and Sleep
Parents and students are learning about the importance of device-free bedrooms.
Meeting District Needs
Market Analysis
Do Students Really Have Critical Thinking Skills? Inside the Market's Race to Assess the 'Unquantifiable'
A growing number of companies are racing to respond as a long-simmering demand for new, skills-based methods for measuring student success is starting to boil over in school districts across the country.
Education Market
Industry Insight
From ESSER Boom to Market Reset: States Bolster High-Dosage Tutoring’s Next Phase
When the windfall of pandemic-era federal stimulus money that helped districts weather the crisis expired in 2024, it raised a key question: Would the tutoring programs school systems scrambled to implement during that period prove to be temporary?
Education Market
Market Analysis
Budget Strain, Enrollment Losses and Policy Shifts Complicate Texas’ K–12 Market for Vendors
Deep in West Texas — near the epicenter of the Lone Star State’s oil country — one school system is grappling with a consequential shift: fewer students, tighter budgets, and the process of downsizing.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
All Ed Tech Contracts Are Under Review As Part of LAUSD Initiative to Limit Screen Time
One of the largest school systems in the country is reviewing all of its current contracts related to classroom technology as part of a push to limit student screen time.
Artificial Intelligence 'Personalized' Learning in Math Has Proved Elusive and Overhyped. Can AI Offer a Breakthrough?Efforts to use the tech to customize lessons to students' individual interest demonstrate its potential—and the shortcomings.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Students Will Take the Lead on Crafting a Model AI Policy for SchoolsStudents and superintendents from across the country will put their heads together at a three-day workshop.
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.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center What Happens When Schools Restrict Cellphone UseNew survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.
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.
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Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Helping Struggling Students Get Back on Track?
Too many students struggle with reading. Test your knowledge of what works—and discover strategies to help them get back on track.
Science
Spotlight
Spotlight on STEM That Sticks: How Schools Spark Curiosity and Build Future Skills
Find out how schools are cultivating enthusiasm for STEM learning through family STEM nights, low-cost innovations, and more!
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Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor A Student’s Perspective on AI in SchoolsA high schooler shares what he thinks about artificial intelligence in this letter to the editor.
Ed-Tech Policy Letter to the Editor Don’t Ban Phones, Limit ThemPhones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We FoundStop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable.
Classroom Technology Screen Time Dos and Don'ts: A Downloadable Guide to Healthier Tech HabitsThis guide outlines how schools and educators can build heathier student screen habits.
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.
Classroom Technology How to Lessen Screen Time in Schools—and Make It More EffectiveDistricts have tried monitoring software, tech-free days, and parent education to curb screen time.
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