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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
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?
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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.
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
Download
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.
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.
Privacy & Security How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber ThreatsContinuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools.
Artificial Intelligence Are Teens Just Using AI to Cheat? Well, Not Quite (If You Ask Them)There’s fear among many educators that students are using AI to do most of their critical thinking.
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.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Creating Safe Havens: Confronting Digital Threats and Supporting Student Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how creating safe havens and confronting digital threats supports student and staff well-being.
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How can we ensure students are truly learning and expressing their own understanding, not just outsourcing their thinking to AI?
Special Education
Spotlight
Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with Dyslexia
This Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
Artificial Intelligence
Spotlight
Spotlight on AI in Education: Save Time, Scale Programs, and Prioritize The Human Connection
This Spotlight will explore how AI is helping educators save time, scale programs, and refocus on what matters most—students.
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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.
Artificial Intelligence Q&A How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior ProblemsAI has helped streamline the development of behavior intervention plans, a school leader said.
Privacy & Security A Potential Breach of an Anonymous Tip App Could Have Exposed Sensitive Student DataThe breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools.
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