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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Ed-Tech Policy
When Schools Want to Ban Cellphones—But Parents Stand in the Way
Educating parents on the real threats cellphones pose to their children can help allay their concerns about safety.
Ed-Tech Policy
One School Leader Banned Cellphones, the Other Embraced Them. What Worked?
Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working.
Events & Webinars
Webinars on Education Technology
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Classroom Technology
The AI Tools for Teachers Are Getting More Robust. Here's How
The new tools increase urgency for PD on using generative AI.
Privacy & Security
Download
A Tip Sheet to Help Teachers Prevent and Respond to Doxxing
Teachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing.
Ed-Tech Policy
States Are Cracking Down on Cellphones in Schools. What That Looks Like
State officials are increasingly taking action to curb student cellphone use.
Classroom Technology
Video
How Pedagogy Can Catch Up to Artificial Intelligence
Educators need to start considering how AI's capabilities should change what students learn, experts say.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: ETS Acquires Mastery Transcript Consortium; Elevate K-12 Secures $25M From Trinity Capital
ETS' acquisition comes as it works with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to shift the K-12 and higher education systems from time-based to skill-based learning.
Marketplace K-12
New $90 Million Project to Create Digital Research Hub Focused on K-12 Education
Backers say the award is the National Science Foundation's largest investment in research and development infrastructure for education at a national scale.
Purchasing Alert
Rhode Island District Looks to Assess Course Quality; Pa. System Seeks World Languages Program
A Rhode Island district is looking for course quality assurance assessments, while a Pennsylvania school system seeks exploratory world language programming.
Purchasing Alert
S.C. System Shops for Virtual Reality System; N.J. District Seeks Online Learning Platform
A district in South Carolina is looking for a virtual reality system, while a New Jersey school system seeks an online learning platform.
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School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the School District Technology Leader?
The tech director at school districts is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
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Reading & Literacy
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Spotlight on The Science of Reading in Practice
This Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
- Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.Ed-Tech Policy 6 Ways Schools Are Managing Students’ Cellphone UseStudents' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals.Classroom Technology New Data Reveal How Many Students Are Using AI to CheatRecent advances in generative AI have not led to a massive rise in student cheating. But fixating on cheating may cause its own problems.Classroom Technology Download AI Do's and Don'ts for Teachers (Downloadable)Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski share some AI best practices for teachers.Ed-Tech Policy Biden Signs TikTok Ban Into Law. What That Means for SchoolsRestricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes.Ed-Tech Policy How Teachers' Unions Are Involved in the Fight Against Cellphones in ClassCould cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table?
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