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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Artificial Intelligence
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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 Students
Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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Reading & Literacy
Spotlight
From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward
This Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion Why Teachers Shouldn’t Offload Their Busywork to AIThe idea that AI can let teachers carve out more time for students is appealing, intuitive—and wrong.
Artificial Intelligence How Do Parents Want Schools to Handle AI? Insights From a New SurveyRegardless of political affiliation, 79% of parents want more protection for kids.
Artificial Intelligence Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School TechnologyAbout 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors.
Artificial Intelligence Teens Say They Should Be Able to Use AI to Complete Assignments. Parents DisagreeThat tension is rising as many schools are expanding their use of AI.
Artificial Intelligence Data How Teens and Young People Use AI Tools for Learning and Mental Health SupportTwo reports detail ways young people are engaging with AI and how it impacts their mental health.
Privacy & Security How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber ThreatsContinuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools.
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