Digital/AI Literacy
Read more about students’ ability to use technology, including artificial intelligence, to discover, evaluate, and utilize information
What Is Digital Literacy?
For educators, digital literacy means much more than learning to read online. Here's a guide to understanding it.
Artificial Intelligence
How This District Is Using AI in Instruction—and Navigating Public Concern
The Darlington district in South Carolina shares how it's rolling out generative AI.
Artificial Intelligence
One-Third of Teens Are as 'Satisfied' Talking to a Chatbot as a Real Person
Teenagers turn to AI companions for social connection and to talk through problems.
Ed-Tech Policy
Could a Digital Driver’s License Help Students Manage Their Cellphone Use?
Experts say that schools need to teach students healthy cellphone habits, even if their devices are banned at school.
Student Well-Being & Movement
The Online Behaviors Most Harmful to Kids’ Mental Health, According to a New Survey
A new survey asked 11- to 13-year-olds how they felt when they engaged in certain behaviors online.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft, OpenAI Partner With AFT to Train Teachers on AI
The announcement comes as a rising number of school districts are providing AI training to teachers and administrators.
Curriculum
How Digital Games Can Help Young Kids Separate Fact From Fiction
Even elementary students need to learn how to spot misinformation.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside Middle Schoolers' Take on AI
Middle schoolers are well aware of AI’s pitfalls, including its tendency to get facts wrong and its potential to stifle their own learning.
Artificial Intelligence
Video
What Teachers Need To Level Up Their AI Use: 4 Lessons Learned
Two teachers and a researcher discuss how educators are experimenting with AI during an Education Week K-12 Essentials Forum.
Curriculum
Video
These Two Key Questions Form the Heart of Digital Literacy Instruction
Crucial lessons around digital literacy and digital safety can be framed around these two questions.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Trump Cracks Down Against Explicit AI Images. What It Means for Schools
A new federal law could give schools more leverage to deal with a growing challenge of sexually explicit AI-generated images and videos.
Teaching Profession
The New Teacher of the Year Shares Her Secrets for an Engaging English Class
Pennsylvania English teacher Ashlie Crosson helps students connect to global issues.
Artificial Intelligence
What Trump's Draft Executive Order on AI Could Mean for Schools
The executive order calls for federal agencies to help schools train teachers and instruct students how to use AI.
Artificial Intelligence
Why This School System Is Integrating AI Literacy With Algebra 1
A new course offered by the Florida Virtual School aims to build students' understanding of math and AI concepts.
Classroom Technology
Video
Teachers, Try This: Digital Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students
Students are encountering technology at an early age. It's important they know how to interact safely with a digital world.