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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
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How the FCC Wants to Tackle the 'Homework Gap'
The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
The Promise and Peril of AI for Education
As GPS did for our sense of direction, AI could erode students’ connection to knowledge.
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Browse and register for free professional development on classroom technology, student data, ed-tech policy, future of work, personalized learning, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sales & Marketing
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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.
Strategy & Operations
Industry Insight
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt CEO Talks About Consolidation, What's Next for AI, and the End of ESSER
Jack Lynch sees risks for artificial intelligence tools exacerbating student isolation, but benefits in their ability to support teachers.
Education Market
Market Analysis
Profile of a Key State Education Market: Illinois
Illinois’ schools chief has a message for education companies working in his state: You need to take diversity and equity seriously.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
FTC Cracks Down On NGL Messaging App Over Alleged Stealth Marketing, AI Falsehoods
The agency says the California-based company improperly marketed to minors and overstated efforts to protect users from cyberbullying.
IT Infrastructure & Management Los Angeles Unified's AI Meltdown: 5 Ways Districts Can Avoid the Same MistakesThe district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype.
Ed-Tech Policy Can Schools and Vendors Work Together Constructively on AI? A New Guide May HelpA top priority is greater transparency about how AI-driven products are designed and tested.
Ed-Tech Policy Tracker Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
Ed-Tech Policy Video School Cellphone Ban Is Critical for 'Addicted' Students, NYC Chancellor Says"I see no good reason for the kids to have access to their phones" during the school day, Chancellor David Banks tells EdWeek.
Classroom Technology What Educators Need to Know About AI’s Impact on Black StudentsFour experts weigh the balance between providing access to AI and protecting students from its dangers.
Ed-Tech Policy Here's What Tech-Savvy Educators Think About Cellphone Bans in SchoolsEducators at the International Society for Technology in Education's annual conference have a mix of opinions on cellphone bans.
Classroom Technology
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Spotlight on Academic Integrity & AI
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Spotlight on Secondary Intervention
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Classroom Technology Q&A Google Executive: What AI Can and Can't Do for TeachersJennie Magiera, Google's head of education impact, discusses the role AI should have in K-12 education.
Classroom Technology What Drones Are Doing to Deliver Better Student EngagementWorking with drones can motivate students, as well as teach skills like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Classroom Technology 3 Tips for Using Tech to Meet All Students' NeedsTechnology is everywhere in most classrooms, but equitable access to it for all students still isn’t a reality.
Classroom Technology Key Questions for Districts to Ask as They Develop an AI StrategyHere's what educators need to know about creating guidelines and building literacy for the use of artificial intelligence.
Ed-Tech Policy Smartwatches: The Next Challenge for School Cellphone PoliciesA growing number of schools are implementing stringent cellphone policies. But how many include smartwatches?
Classroom Technology Many Teachers Rely on Adaptive Learning Tech. Does It Work?Adaptive learning technologies adjust the level of difficulty of instruction or assessment based on an individual student's skill levels.
