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Ed-Tech Policy How Strong Are States' Student Cellphone Restrictions? New Analysis Grades Them
Report about all 50 states brings a changing policy landscape into focus.
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Ed-Tech Policy How Cellphone Bans Have Affected Students' Lives: What Teens Say
A new survey asked teenagers if the restrictions affected their happiness and ability to make friends.
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Classroom Technology What's Worse for Students: A Boring Worksheet or Ineffective Ed Tech?
Some parents and policymakers are growing skeptical of the value of education technology.
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Amelia Vance, the founder & president of the Public Interest Privacy Center, leads a discussion on Feb. 10, 2026, at George Washington University law school in Washington, D.C. about problems in providing clear information about digital learning tools to educators and families. Panelists included Meg Jones, a professor at Georgetown, and Sara Collins, the director of government affairs at Public Knowledge, a nonprofit organization.
Amelia Vance, at left, the founder and president of the Public Interest Privacy Center, leads a discussion on Feb. 10, 2026, at George Washington University law school in Washington. The panel discussed problems schools are having providing clear information to parents and educators about the digital learning tools students are using. <br/>
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Privacy & Security Q&A 'Not Meant for Children': Adults Favor Age Restrictions on Social Media, AI
A new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children.
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A cellphone sits on a desk at Ferris High School’s World Language Night on Dec. 3, 2025 in Spokane, WA.
A cellphone sits on a desk at Ferris High School’s World Language Night on Dec. 3, 2025 in Spokane, Wash. A new report shows adults want more protection for children when it comes to social media and AI.
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A The Risks and Rewards of AI in School: What to Know
Brookings Institution's report details the best ways to minimize risk and utilize benefits of AI for students.
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Students engage in an AI robotics lesson in Funda Perez’ 4th grade computer applications class at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6 in Passaic, N.J., on Oct. 14, 2025.
Students engage in an AI robotics lesson at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6 in Passaic, N.J., on Oct. 14, 2025. A new report from the Brookings Institution outlines the benefits and drawbacks of AI use in education.
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Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor I’m Pro-Technology, But AI’s Role in Education Worries Me
A parent shares his concerns with artificial intelligence in K-12.
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EdWeek Market Brief

Product Development Industry Insight As AI Moves Quickly, LEGO Education Bets on Foundations, Over 'FOMO'
LEGO Education's head of product experience discusses how defining AI literacy, grounding products in standards, and supporting teachers matter more than chasing the latest tools.
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Strategy & Operations Industry Insight Longtime Ed-Tech Veteran on New Role, Urgent Literary Needs in K-12
The new CEO of Really Great Reading also spoke about the challenges facing the K-12 market after the tumultuous past five years.
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Meeting District Needs Exclusive Data When Districts Say They Want a 'Trusted Partner,' It's Not Just About Relationship-Building
EdWeek Market Brief survey data asks school and district leaders what factors make a vendor feel like a 'true partner' to their school or system, versus just a salesperson.
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Strategy & Operations K-12 Dealmaking Newsela Expands Data Offerings With Acquisition of Schoolytics; Edustaff Scoops Up Virtual Therapy Provider
The deal to buy Schoolytics comes as Newsela works to expand beyond its literacy-focused products.
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