Technology
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
More States Are Pairing Cellphone Bans With Media Literacy Instruction
Students need to develop the skills to critically analyze the content they view on their phones.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
AI in K–12: A New Year Reality Check for School Leaders
AI is a boon in later grades, less so in K-5, argues author and educator Michael Horn.
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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.
Ed-Tech Policy
Teachers Like Cellphone Bans—But Not for Themselves
Teachers say they need to use their phones for their work, but some administrators want rules in place.
Classroom Technology
How These Elementary Schools Are Teaching Students Good Digital Habits
Two schools are trying to instill smart tech practices in even the youngest learners.
Artificial Intelligence
'Dangerous, Manipulative Tendencies’: The Risks of Kid-Friendly AI Learning Toys
Toys powered by AI often generate inappropriate responses to questions.
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.
Strategy & Operations
Industry Insight
As States Push More Purchasing Decisions to Parents, Here's What Companies Need to Know
Fintech company Odyssey was selected to help Texas build a new program that will allow parents to apply to receive public education funds for their children to support a range of education expenses.
Meeting District Needs
Market Analysis
Six Superintendents of the Year Tell K-12 Vendors What They Need
They Were Named Superintendents of the Year. Here’s What They Want From Vendors
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Market News
American Student Assistance Rebrands as Britebound
The new name is part of Britebound's efforts to better reflect its shift from being a student loan guarantor to a post-secondary pathways nonprofit.
Classroom Technology How Do Teens Feel About Cellphone Bans? You Might Be SurprisedA survey by the Pew Research Center provides a window into what students think of cellphone bans.
Classroom Technology Should Schools Curtail the Use of Technology? Congress Fuels DebateExperts told lawmakers ed tech hurts student mental health without improving learning outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in the Classroom: What a Skeptic and an Optimist Can Both Agree OnPedro and Enrique Noguera recommend four steps for embracing chatbots—with guardrails.
Artificial Intelligence Fed Regulation of AI Is Virtually Nonexistent. Is This a Problem for Schools?The Trump administration wants to unleash AI to let it innovate in education and other sectors.
Classroom Technology What the Research Says How Much Time Do Teens Spend on Their Phones During School?Teenagers' most-used apps are social media, video, and gaming.
Ed-Tech Policy The Ingredients for a Successful Cellphone Ban: What Teachers SayOne key component: support from school leaders.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Science of Self-Regulation: The Missing Foundation of Academic Success
This Spotlight focuses on ways to build students’ self-management skills, a foundational predictor of academic success.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?
Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Effective Professional Development: Teacher Voice, Collaboration, and Sustainable Change
This Spotlight examines how successful PD is increasingly driven by teacher leadership, collaboration, and intentional district design.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?
Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion This Professor Won the ‘Nobel for Education.’ Here's What His Work Means for EducatorsWhat skills do students need to make sense of complex systems in the age of AI?
Artificial Intelligence From Our Research Center More Teachers Are Using AI in Their Classrooms. Here's WhyBut there's still a big number of teachers who don't plan to use the technology.
Artificial Intelligence Video Is the ‘AI Glow’ Starting to Wear Off? What to Expect in 2026Artificial intelligence is now integrated into a wide variety of products and services that K-12 schools use, making it almost inescapable.
Artificial Intelligence Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Is AI Reshaping K-12 Career and Technical Education?Test your knowledge on AI trends in students' careers.
Artificial Intelligence K-12 World Reacts to Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI RegulationsThe president says the patchwork of regulations across the states impedes AI companies’ growth.
Ed-Tech Policy These Schools Restricted Cellphone Use. Here’s What Happened NextPrincipals noted a decrease in discipline referrals and an increase in student engagement.
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