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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
Most Students Now Have Home Internet Access. But What About the Ones Who Don't?
Here's what school districts, states, and the federal governments are doing to improve at-home access to digital devices and the Internet.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
'A Year of Tremendous Growth.' How the Pandemic Forced Teachers to Master Technology
Educators nationwide say their ability to use technology for instruction improved significantly during the pandemic.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
How Teachers and Curriculum Will Shape Ed Tech's Future: A CEO Makes the Case
The increased use of ed tech during the pandemic has teachers examining which tools have earned a permanent place in their practice.
Privacy & Security
Hackers Post 26,000 Broward School Files Online After District Doesn't Pay Ransom
Hackers who demanded up to $40 million from the Broward School District have now published nearly 26,000 files stolen from district servers.
Privacy & Security
Download
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise. Here's How Schools Should Respond (Downloadable Guide)
When hackers disrupt a district's network, consequences can be wide-ranging, from unexpected costs to communication challenges.
IT Management
Schools Are Flush With Stimulus Money. Will They Waste It on Unproven Technology?
Districts are throwing billions of dollars at ed tech that could be ineffective, underutilized, and come with hidden long-term costs.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
During COVID-19, Schools Have Made a Mad Dash to 1-to-1 Computing. What Happens Next?
Districts that purchased devices for hybrid and remote learning will have to determine how to use them for in-person instruction.
Market Trends
The Challenge for Companies: Supporting Teachers in a Chaotic Era
Businesses in the education market face new and unfamiliar obstacles in delivering product support and professional development that spans remote, hybrid, and in-person learning environments.
Exclusive Data
The Ed-Tech Tools That K-12 Leaders Predict Will Outlive the Pandemic
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district leaders what kinds of ed tech they will continue using after COVID-19 has passed.
Purchasing Alert
New Mexico District Buying IEP Software; Texas System Purchasing Tutoring and PD for Reading
A New Mexico district is looking to procure special education services, and a district in Mississippi is looking for IEP writing software.
Purchasing Alert
Alaska District Seeking Supplemental Ed. Services; N.J. System Looks for Math Intervention
A district in New York is looking for career-tech education programs, and a district in Alaska is seeking supplemental education services.
- Ed-Tech Policy Letter to the Editor Using E-Rate to Address the Homework GapThe FCC's E-rate program can provide relief to many families, says this letter author from the Internet Society.
Classroom Technology Opinion The Stanford Scholar Bent on Helping Digital Readers Spot Fake NewsRick Hess speaks with Sam Wineburg about fake news, digital learning, and how to help children navigate online content.
Privacy & Security Teachers Are Watching Students' Screens During Remote Learning. Is That Invasion of Privacy?The tools help teachers keep remote students on track and pinpoint who needs help. Some parents and students worry about over-surveillance.
Future of Work Which U.S. States Are Best Positioned to Innovate? How K-12 Schools Influence the RankingsA new report ranks states in terms of how good an environment they are for innovation, including K-12 education factors.
Future of Work What's the Purpose of K-12 Education in the Age of Automation?Author Daniel Susskind talks about the role of education in a world where machines are taking over many of the tasks done by human beings.
Classroom Technology Opinion Beyond the Invite: What Is Clubhouse and Why Should Educators Care?Clubhouse is a new social-media app with clubs, rooms, and stages. Why are so many educators flocking to it right now?
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on Post-Pandemic Communications
In this Spotlight, review lessons from other leaders, evaluate what can be done to address the situations experienced and more.
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Infrastructure 'Big Burden' for Schools Trying to Give Kids Internet AccessA year into the pandemic, millions of students remain without internet because of financial hurdles and logistical difficulties.
Technology Opinion Social Media’s Performative, Poisonous Impact on EducationThe ways in which Twitter distorts normal conversation have become so familiar that they're easy to overlook.
Privacy & Security Cyberattacks on Schools Soared During the PandemicThe number of cyberattacks on school districts surged by a whopping 18 percent in calendar year 2020, a new analysis shows.
Infrastructure Q&A How to Expand Home Internet Connectivity for K-12 Students Over the Long HaulOne Florida district is mapping its region and prioritizing communities with the greatest economic needs for home internet access.
Ed-Tech Policy Q&A Acting FCC Chair: The 'Homework Gap' Is an 'Especially Cruel' Reality During the PandemicUnder the new leadership of Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is exploring broadening the E-Rate to cover home-connectivity needs.
Infrastructure The Big Pandemic Tech Challenge: Reliable, High-Quality Internet Experiences for AllSimply providing a student with a device and internet connection at home isn’t enough to ensure high-quality online learning.
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