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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
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What the Research Says
AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for Students
Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
Artificial Intelligence
FAQ: Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Education Week answers some key questions about the use of artificial intelligence in schools.
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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.
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?
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
Exclusive Data
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.
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.
Privacy & Security These Students Tricked Teachers With Phishing Emails—for a Good CauseThe exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers.
Privacy & Security Why AI Is a Big Problem for School CybersecurityMany school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks.
Privacy & Security Q&A ‘Things That Scare Me and Keep Me Up at Night.' A Tech Leader on AI ThreatsAI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools.
Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Joins Other Companies in Trying to Fill AI Training Gap in SchoolsProviding teachers with professional development on AI has been a big challenge for schools.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Prevention Over Remediation: The Role of Strong Tier 1 Instruction in MTSS
This Spotlight highlights how effective Tier 1 instruction in grades K–5 can improve literacy and math outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on How Schools Can Elevate Their CTE Offerings
CTE is evolving to meet the demands of a high-tech economy by including AI literacy, advanced technical skills, and real-world experience.
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Artificial Intelligence Moms Across the Political Spectrum Urge Caution on AI in SchoolsMothers of kids in school are concerned about the impact of AI on learning and social skills.
Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center Are AI Literacy Lessons Now the Norm? What New Survey Data ShowEducators are "meeting the AI moment," one expert said.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why AI Hasn’t Transformed Math Instruction (and Probably Won’t)When it comes to teaching, there are a few things AI can't do well, says this curriculum developer.
Artificial Intelligence What's Holding Educators Back From Adopting AI?Three-plus years after the public release of ChatGPT, teachers' experiences with AI vary enormously.
Artificial Intelligence Letter to the Editor Train Teachers on AI? It’s Not That SimpleA letter to the editor shares what he thinks is the best way to prepare teachers.
Artificial Intelligence Teachers Want 'Guardrails and Guidance' on AI Use, Experts Tell CongressTechnology is evolving faster than policy can keep up, experts tell Congress.
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