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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Can AI Support Student Learning? Depends Who You Ask
Ed tech is supposed to give teachers more time to mentor. It’s not clear if it does.
IT Infrastructure & Management
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4 Tips for Schools to Survive Tech Meltdowns
It's important for schools to be able to pivot when the technologies they use daily are out of commission.
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Artificial Intelligence
A Group of Students Took a Deep Dive Into AI. Here’s What They Told Teachers
They came away with new skills, but also confronted some thorny ethical questions.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Bloom's Taxonomy Needs an Update for the AI Age
Here’s how one superintendent is reimagining the classic framework of learning objectives.
Ed-Tech Policy
Opinion
We’re Finally Holding Tech Accountable for Harming Teens. What Happens Next?
For young people, mitigating the risks of social media isn’t as simple as just logging off.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Is Your School’s Approach to AI Too Flexible?
It’s tempting to prioritize adaptability when dealing with AI tools. It can also be a mistake.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
When to Bring in a Consultant — and How to Make it Pay Off
Industry advisors and business officials discuss the factors that contribute to a successful engagement.
Meeting District Needs
K-12 Insider
What Made a Middle School's First-Ever ELA Curriculum Launch a Success
The process that Principal Anne Heck led in Lake Geneva Middle School offers one vision for how professional development and procurement can pair to improve student learning.
Education Market
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Vendors Are Pairing Assessment And Curriculum. Is That What K-12 Officials Want?
New EdWeek Market Brief data explores the ideal number of companies that district and school leaders say they want to work with, and whether they're open to a single provider for both curriculum and assessment products.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
EdMarket Recap: Feds Move to Rewrite Grant Rules; States Pitch Funding Changes
EdWeek Market Brief staff writers dissect significant news of the week and identify the most important takeaways for companies serving K-12 districts.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Artificial Intelligence: Reality Versus Hype"AI is a deeper manifestation of the pernicious trend to let technology co-opt human agency."
Artificial Intelligence Video Reading Is Hard to Teach. Can AI Help?Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars, treat diseases, and train your front door to recognize your face. But can it help kids learn how to read?
Artificial Intelligence What the Research Says AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for StudentsFlattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
Artificial Intelligence FAQ: Artificial Intelligence in SchoolsEducation Week answers some key questions about the use of artificial intelligence in schools.
Artificial Intelligence Students Are Worried That AI Will Hurt Their Critical Thinking SkillsDespite those concerns, students are using the tech more and more for schoolwork.
Artificial Intelligence How AI Could Help or Hurt Student TestingThere's a balance to strike that uses AI to improve assessments and keep humans in charge, experts say.
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic Students
See how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
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Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are central to performance and culture.
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What happens when educators get the tools to turn student curiosity into action? See how one D.C. school partnered with CYBER.ORG to laun...
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In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...
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Artificial Intelligence AI Is Poised to Reshape Social-Emotional Learning. But for Better or Worse?Educators and researchers are only beginning to understand the implications of the technology.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Is Different From Other Ed Tech. Here's HowDebates over artificial intelligence are really about asking some big philosophical questions.
Artificial Intelligence Do Teachers Have the Skills to Use AI? New Test Aims to Find OutETS, known for licensing tests, wants to gauge teacher readiness for new technology.
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion What’s the Right Way to Limit Phones in School?A public health expert weighs in on how schools can cultivate healthy tech habits.
IT Infrastructure & Management Q&A Hackers Are 'Getting Really Smart.’ How Schools Can Boost Their DefensesWhat’s especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people.
Privacy & Security From Our Research Center Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
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