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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
Big Numbers of Teens Are on TikTok 'Almost Constantly.' What Should Teachers Do?
A Pew Research Center report confirms what most middle and high school teachers already know: Teens are spending way too much time online.
Classroom Technology
Software That Monitors Students May Hurt Some It's Meant to Help
Instead of referring kids to counseling services, the software is often used for discipline purposes, a tech policy group says.
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Future of Work
The Key to Getting Girls Interested in STEM Could Be Their Teacher
A majority of women surveyed said that a teacher had the greatest influence in their decision to pursue a career in technology.
Classroom Technology
Letter to the Editor
We Need More Research Before Investing In Homework Tech
If tech equity were suddenly a reality, we might simply be making it easier to do the wrong thing, says this letter to the editor.
Classroom Technology
Artificial Intelligence Is All Around Us. So This District Designed Its Own AI Curriculum
A new high school in Georgia will give students a critical window into how AI is reshaping nearly every corner of the economy.
Classroom Technology
Social Media Offers Parents More Controls. But Do They Help?
Social media platforms are bolting on new features they say will make their services safer and more age appropriate.
Market Trends
Profile of a Key K-12 Market: Pennsylvania
School district leaders in Pennsylvania warn that a newly approved increase in state funding will be offset by other challenges.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District to Buy Student Information Software; Ohio System Seeks IT Consultant
A district in Texas is looking for student information system, while a Massachusetts school system seeks academic coaching.
Analyst's View
Breakthroughs in Education R&D: Making Product Development Inclusive
The chief of research and development for the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund envisions vetting ed-tech products so they better reflect the diversity of the school population.
Marketplace K-12
Discovery Education Buys U.K.-Based DoodleLearning; WeVideo Acquires PlayPosit
Discovery Education has acquired U.K.-based DoodleLearning, and WeVideo has scooped up a software company, PlayPosit.
Classroom Technology Q&A Superintendent: Recruit More Black Male Educators, Get Tech in the Hands of All StudentsMiddletown, Ohio, school district chief Marlon Styles Jr. is the first Black superintendent of that school system.
Classroom Technology This Technology Can Write Student Essays: Is There Any Educational Benefit?Educators don't yet know what to make of GPT-3, an artificial intelligence application that generates text on command.
Future of Work Do Students Have Passion for Today's In-Demand Jobs? A New Analysis Says NoStudent aptitude is higher than interest in industries where significant job growth is forecast, like energy and computer technology.
Classroom Technology Why Computer Science Classes Should Double Down on AI and Data ScienceAI and data science should be part of the focus for those working to expand computer science education, an expert says.
Classroom Technology How Do Kids View Smart Speakers and AI in the Classroom? 6 Things to KnowClassroom devices fueled by AI, including smart speakers, have implications for curriculum, social-and-emotional learning, and more.
Future of Work Want Girls to Pursue STEM Learning? Hear What Female NASA Scientists Have to SayWomen continue to be underrepresented in STEM-related careers.
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Student Well-Being
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Spotlight on SEL for Student Trauma
This Spotlight will help you support traumatized students, gain insights into the benefits of prioritizing student well-being, and more.
Reading & Literacy
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Classroom Technology Virtual Reality in Schools: Game Changer or Big Headache?Educators see possibilities of VR helping students experience multidimensional worlds. But the tech has its drawbacks.
Classroom Technology Opinion Technology Is the Tool, Not the TeacherTechnology can be a powerful enhancement to student learning—when it's used wisely.
Classroom Technology Teachers Demand Answers From Social Media Companies: ‘What’s It Going to Do to Our Kids?'Social media companies must address platforms' impact on kids' mental health and data privacy, educators say.
Data Opinion Nobel Economist Finds Stunning Student Gains in Standardized-Instruction Model Used AbroadThe highly standardized, for-profit model poses interesting questions at home, even in the face of demonstrable results overseas.
Future of Work Major American Companies to Schools: Expand Access to Computer ScienceA letter signed by 500 corporate, nonprofit, and education leaders calls for states to improve access to computer science education.
Classroom Technology Research About Educational Technology Needs a More Critical and Useful LensThe changing ed-tech landscape in K-12 schools demands more and better research.
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