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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Ed-Tech Policy Opinion How to Become an Ed-Tech Visionary Without Really Trying
Beware of PR grifters eager to turn education pros into A-list-worthy celebs. (And read the fine print.)
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Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Parents Are Virtually Monitoring Their Kids in Class. Teachers Aren’t Happy
Thirty-seven percent of teachers, principals, and district leaders said in a survey that this is happening in their schools.
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Classroom Technology How and When Students Learn to Type, in Charts
More than two-thirds of school and district leaders say their school or district teaches keyboarding. How they do it differs.
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Photograph of a divers group of elementary school students in computer class.
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Classroom Technology Typing Is Still a Foundational Skill. Do We Teach It That Way?
As more high-stakes testing goes digital, educators see a need to teach keyboarding skills in younger grades.
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Close cropped photograph of a child's hands on the proper computer keys of a white keyboard as they learn to type
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Artificial Intelligence 4 Strategies to Help Teachers Embrace AI in Their Work (Downloadable)
A tip sheet of recommendations for school and district leaders.
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People interact with artificial intelligence apps. AI technology helps with productivity work and study in the modern world.
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Ed-Tech Policy Need Guidance on How to Avoid AI Pitfalls? New Resources Aim to Help Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has released new resources for schools on AI that include recommendations on some thorny issues.
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Photo illustration of teacher using AI for grading.
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EdWeek Market Brief

Meeting District Needs K-12 Market News In the Dark: Why School Districts' Process for Buying Academic Resources Confuses Vendors—and K-12 Officials
An EdWeek Research Center survey reveals that education companies and district and school leaders are flummoxed by K-12 procurement.
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Strategy & Operations Industry Insight Instructure CAO: The Future of College and Career Readiness Is Local
Instructure's chief academic officer sees opportunities for companies to partner with each other in promoting skills-based learning.
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Education Market Exclusive Data Non-Spanish Speaking ELL Students: An Unmet Need in the Market
School districts need innovative products capable of meeting an increasingly diverse array of language needs.
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Strategy & Operations K-12 Market News Value of Mergers and Acquisitions Skyrockets, Though Number of K-12 Deals Dips
The value of M&A in the education space through the third quarter is $21 billion, up from $5.5 billion last year.
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