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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Data Q&A College-Success Algorithms Often Get It Wrong for Students of Color
New research shows the models used to predict higher education achievement could hurt students on both sides of the equation.
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Classroom Technology Then & Now How the 'Sexting' Panic Previewed Today's Debate About Kids' Cellphone Use
As technology evolves, one axiom stays the same: Schools must help students weigh how to responsibly fit it into their lives.
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Ed-Tech Policy Teachers Want Cellphones Out of Classrooms
Members of the nation's largest teachers' union say they want bans on cellphones during class time.
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A sign is shown over a phone holder in a classroom at Delta High School, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Delta, Utah. At the rural Utah school, there is a strict policy requiring students to check their phones at the door when entering every class. Each classroom has a cellphone storage unit that looks like an over-the-door shoe bag with three dozen smartphone-sized slots.
A sign in a classroom at Delta High School in February reinforces the policy of the rural Utah school that students check their phones at the door as they enter each classroom.
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Ed-Tech Policy E-Rate Is in Legal Jeopardy. Here’s What Schools Stand to Lose
The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding.
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Photograph of a young girl reading, wearing headphones and working at her desk at home with laptop near by.
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Ed-Tech Policy Your Guide to Setting a Cellphone Policy: Tips, Tradeoffs, and More
Here's a decisionmaking tool for educators to map out the different potential outcomes when putting cellphone policies in play.
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Classroom Technology Q&A Don't Buy the AI Hype, Learning Expert Warns
Benjamin Riley, founder and CEO of Cognitive Resonance, explains his concerns about using AI in education.
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Regulation & Policy K-12 Market News 7 Things to Know About Sweeping Social Media and K-12 Privacy Regulations Moving Through Congress
The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passed the Senate overwhelmingly, but faces an uncertain future in the House.
Strategy & Operations Industry Insight Hiring for AI Roles: Tips for Education Companies in Finding the Perfect Match
A recruiter for ed-tech companies talks about the specific experience and skills to look for in candidates, and where to find them.
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Education Market Exclusive Data Top District Priorities for Spending on Social-Emotional Learning
An EdWeek Market Brief survey looks at what types of SEL products districts plan to buy, and what sources of funding they will use.
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Product Development K-12 Market News Guidance for Ed-Tech Companies in Crafting AI-Powered Products
The U.S. Department of Education is trying to help ed-tech developers and schools figure out next steps in AI product development.
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With K–12 schools heading back into session for the fall, leaders face a difficult decision—planning for a post-stimulus environment and making the investments that have the biggest impact on student learning.
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