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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' Chatbot Is Bad for Kids, Review Finds
The chatbot on X suggests risky behavior, and is unsafe for teens, Common Sense Media says.
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Artificial Intelligence States Put 'Unprecedented' Attention on AI's Role in Schools
Most of the bills address AI literacy and require guidance on responsible use of the technology.
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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.
Erica S. Lee for Education Week
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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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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U.S. Map. This illustration is based on the image of modern society. Cellphones policy.
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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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Students enter school in Spokane, Wash. on Dec. 3, 2025. Most teens surveyed said their school’s cellphone restrictions have had no impact on “making friends.”
Students enter school in Spokane, Wash. on Dec. 3, 2025, with a posted reminder of the cellphone ban. In a new survey, most teens said their school’s cellphone restrictions have had no impact on “making friends.”
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Regulation & Policy K-12 Insider How Michigan's Process for Building Approved Literacy Materials Lists Is Raising the Bar for Companies
The state of Michigan is sending a clear message to education companies providing literacy materials and assessments, and it boils down to this: Get your evidence in order.
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Product Development Industry Insight Education Companies Can Learn A Lot From Their End-Users — Students. Here's How
If K-12 students were involved in the development of the education technology products they use every day, would it contribute to better literacy rates?
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Regulation & Policy Market Analysis Texas’ Revamped Adoption System Raises Stakes for Publishers, With First Curriculum Bans Looming
The latest twist for publishers navigating Texas’ still-evolving curriculum adoption process comes via a new state law that bans curriculum placed on the state’s rejected list.
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Regulation & Policy K-12 Market News Report Shows Few Districts Are Ready For Looming Accessibility Compliance Deadline — And How Vendors Can Help
New data shows that many school districts will likely have to make changes to how they evaluate digital products to meet new federal rules by April.
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