Technology

Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
IT Infrastructure & Management What Districts Can Do With All Those Old Chromebooks
The Chromebooks and tablets districts bought en masse early in the pandemic are approaching the end of their useful lives.
3 min read
Ed-Tech Policy Q&A How the FCC Wants to Tackle the 'Homework Gap'
The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots.
4 min read
Events & Webinars Webinars on Education Technology
Browse and register for free professional development on classroom technology, student data, ed-tech policy, future of work, personalized learning, and more.
Classroom Technology Opinion Why I Changed My Mind About Cellphones in the Classroom
A decade ago, I championed smartphones as a powerful learning tool—but a lot has changed since then.
Jody Passanisi
4 min read
Illustration of cellphone with cracked screen.
iStock
Classroom Technology 1 in 3 College Applicants Used AI for Essay Help. Did They Cheat?
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have put a high-tech twist on decades-old questions of fairness in the college admissions process.
8 min read
Photo collage of robotic hand using computer keyboard.
iStock
Ed-Tech Policy FCC Update to E-Rate Program Will Help Students Do Homework Anywhere
Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape.
3 min read
Photo of a blurred image of a female student in the background working on a laptop at home with a closeup of the modem router on the table in the forefront.
iStock/Getty
Ed-Tech Policy Q&A Why Many Schools' Strict Cellphone Policies May Not Go Far Enough
A national advocacy group says schools need all-day bans on devices.
6 min read
Young girl using a cellphone in class. On her desk is an open notebook and a pencil.
skynesher / iStock/Getty

EdWeek Market Brief

Meeting District Needs Exclusive Data How Will Districts Spend PD-Focused Title II Funding Over the Next 2 Years?
Federal Title II grants are one of the most flexible that K-12 districts can use to support professional development.
8 min read
Product Development Industry Insight Why Are Ed-Tech Products Sitting Unused? It Starts With Failing To Research Teachers
Teaching Lab CEO Sarah Johnson talks about the common complaints she hears from educators, and how companies can avoid becoming an unused tool on a district's virtual shelf.
10 min read
Sales & Marketing Exclusive Data The Best and Worst Arguments for Keeping Your Product in a School District Budget, Post-Stimulus
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 leaders what information they're considering in deciding which stimulus-funded projects to cut.
5 min read
Strategy & Operations K-12 Market News Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Rebrands as Simply "HMH"
The giant company says the name change reflects its evolution from a publisher to a more diversified K-12 organization.
2 min read

More Technology

Resources

Recruitment & Retention Spotlight Spotlight on Teacher Shortages: Causes, Impacts, and Effective Solutions
This Spotlight will help you learn what teachers say keeps them on the job, key steps to building teacher pipelines, and more.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Classroom Technology Sponsor
Taking Back Valuable Time with Solution Tree Master Class: Educator AI
Solution Tree’s new on-demand, virtual event, Master Class: Educator AI, aims to provide K–12 educators with the necessary knowledge and support.
Content provided by Solution Tree
Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Academic Integrity & AI
This Spotlight will help you examine how teachers are combatting AI cheating, discover how to structure lessons in AI literacy, and more.
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Special Education Whitepaper
Inside IEP: Actionable Insights and Innovations for Student Support
Our research looks at recent challenges reported by superintendents, teachers, and parents and explores innovative opportunities, includi...
Content provided by Huddle Up

EdWeek Top School Jobs

Trainer
Brooklyn, NY, US
First Student
Teacher Assistant (Prek Instruction)
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Analyst Salesforce
Cincinnati, OH, US
First Student
Analyst Data IT
Cincinnati, OH, US
First Student