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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
What Do Teachers Want From Learning Management Systems? We Asked
The use of learning management systems is almost ubiquitous, but educators say there's still lots of room for improvement.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Virtual Reality Looks Cool, But Can It Actually Help Schools Teach Math?
A VR company founded in 2019 to offer a learning solution for math now serves over 20,000 students.
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Ed-Tech Policy
Fewer Districts Are Providing Home Internet Access, But Students Still Need It
The pandemic has led to a boom in technology adoption among teachers and schools that requires high-speed broadband access at home.
Ed-Tech Policy
Adopting New Classroom Technologies Is Hard. A New Federal Guide Aims to Help
While tech availability and affordability are often high equity priorities, how schools put digital tools to work is a big challenge.
Classroom Technology
Q&A
Why Computer Science Education Will Be Crucial for 'Every Job'
Los Angeles schools' instructional tech expert talks about putting learning first, and technology second.
IT Management
Does Your School Really Need That Technology? 7 Questions to Ask
Ed-tech leaders are considering effectiveness, teacher satisfaction, and other factors when asking those questions.
Marketplace K-12
Overwhelmed by Apps, Districts Urged to Reduce Redundancies
A new report gives the 20 most popular apps in school districts today, and makes the case for districts reigning them in.
Exclusive Data
How Have K-12 Priorities for Spending Federal Stimulus Aid Changed Over the Past Year?
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey reveals shifts in school systems' priorities for spending federal emergency aid, compared with a year ago.
Purchasing Alert
South Carolina District Seeks Assignment Software; Nebraska School System to Buy Online Tutoring Services
A South Carolina district is looking for student assignment software, while a Nebraska school system seeks online tutoring services.
Analyst's View
Rethinking Professional Development to Keep Teachers in the Profession
High-quality professional development can help keep teachers in the field by allowing them to "imagine where they're going" in their careers, says UnboundEd President & CEO Lacey Robinson.
Privacy & Security We Need More Money to Prevent Cyberattacks, School Districts Tell FedsDistrict leaders point to the massive cyberattack on the Los Angeles schools as reason to act now.
Classroom Technology Computer Science Education Is Gaining Momentum. But Some Say Not Fast EnoughThe number of students taking computer science education courses continues to increase modestly, but not fast enough for some.
IT Management From Our Research Center Should It Stay or Should It Go? Schools Trim Number of Tech Tools They UseEd-tech leaders are culling the wide variety of digital tools teachers embraced over the past two years.
Classroom Technology Q&A How Technology Should Influence Learning for This GenerationA seasoned ed-tech expert puts student engagement, equity, and the tech-curriculum connection high on her priority list.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center What Teachers Really Think About Their Learning Management SystemsAdoption of the technology took off during the pandemic, leading to almost ubiquitous use.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center How Tech Training for Teachers Is Not Measuring Up, in ChartsEd-tech professional development still relies too much on one-time, “dog-and-pony show” events with little or no follow-up training.
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Data show that parents and educators agree the internet is a useful learning tool — but also raise safety and privacy concerns. For schools, navigating the complexities of student safety and privacy requires a balanced, nuanced approach.
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Data Opinion Standardized Tests Aren't the Only Meaningful Data on Student Achievement"Street data" may be a better pathway to education equity. Here's what that means.
Privacy & Security Seesaw, Digital Platform Used by Schools, Compromised With ‘Inappropriate Image’“You would think a platform with thousands of minors would have better security,” one parent tweeted.
Privacy & Security Cybersecurity a Top Ed-Tech Priority for States, But Funding LagsOnly 8 percent in a survey of state ed-tech leaders said their state provides “ample” funding for cybersecurity.
Classroom Technology 3 Tips for Teaching Online Responsibility to Young KidsChildren as young as 4 or 5 can begin building lifelong habits when it comes to limiting screen time and being safe online.
Classroom Technology Want Kids to Be More Responsible Online? Start EarlyTalking to 4-year-olds about screen time, digital literacy, and cyber safety may seem premature. But waiting puts kids at a disadvantage.
Privacy & Security Why the Los Angeles Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call for Every School DistrictA massive cyberattack shut off access to email and crippled the district’s website and systems used for teaching and attendance.
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