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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the policies around and use of educational technology
Classroom Technology More States Are Pairing Cellphone Bans With Media Literacy Instruction
Students need to develop the skills to critically analyze the content they view on their phones.
2 min read
Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI in K–12: A New Year Reality Check for School Leaders
AI is a boon in later grades, less so in K-5, argues author and educator Michael Horn.
6 min read
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Artificial Intelligence States Put 'Unprecedented' Attention on AI's Role in Schools
Most of the bills address AI literacy and require guidance on responsible use of the technology.
4 min read
Image of AI in a magnifying glass superimposed over an aerial view of a school.
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Ed-Tech Policy Teachers Like Cellphone Bans—But Not for Themselves
Teachers say they need to use their phones for their work, but some administrators want rules in place.
3 min read
Teacher on cellphone in classroom with blurred students in background.
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Classroom Technology How These Elementary Schools Are Teaching Students Good Digital Habits
Two schools are trying to instill smart tech practices in even the youngest learners.
4 min read
A vector silhouette illustration of a young boy using electronic devices in various poses including laying down and using a tablet, crouched and using a smart phone, and standing taking a selfie. A multi-coloured wave pattern is the background.
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Artificial Intelligence 'Dangerous, Manipulative Tendencies’: The Risks of Kid-Friendly AI Learning Toys
Toys powered by AI often generate inappropriate responses to questions.
4 min read
Photo illustration of a 3d rendering of a chatbot hovering over a motherboard circuit.
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EdWeek Market Brief

Regulation & Policy Market Analysis Texas’ Revamped Adoption System Raises Stakes for Publishers, With First Curriculum Bans Looming
The latest twist for publishers navigating Texas’ still-evolving curriculum adoption process comes via a new state law that bans curriculum placed on the state’s rejected list.
7 min read
Strategy & Operations Industry Insight As States Push More Purchasing Decisions to Parents, Here's What Companies Need to Know
Fintech company Odyssey was selected to help Texas build a new program that will allow parents to apply to receive public education funds for their children to support a range of education expenses.
12 min read
Meeting District Needs Market Analysis Six Superintendents of the Year Tell K-12 Vendors What They Need
They Were Named Superintendents of the Year. Here’s What They Want From Vendors
13 min read
Strategy & Operations K-12 Market News American Student Assistance Rebrands as Britebound
The new name is part of Britebound's efforts to better reflect its shift from being a student loan guarantor to a post-secondary pathways nonprofit.
2 min read

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Social Studies Spotlight Spotlight on Teaching Social Studies to Build Literacy and Critical Thinking
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Why Your Core Math Curriculum Is Failing Your Students (And What Actually Works)
Districts are already making large financial investments into core programs. So why are they still buying more resources to make up for what their textbooks can't do?
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Beyond the Buy: Strategic Purchasing in Postsecondary Education
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