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A New Digital Divide? Low-Income Students See More Ads in the Tech Their Schools Use
Students from the lowest-income families are the most likely to attend schools that do not systematically vet their education technology.
Classroom Technology
New York City Schools Went Online Instead of Calling a Snow Day. It Didn't Go Well
The nation's largest school system attempted remote learning again since the pandemic, but got it interrupted by technical difficulties.
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Schools Are Taking Too Long to Craft AI Policy. Why That's a Problem
Nearly 8 of every 10 educators say their districts don’t have clear AI policies, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey.
Classroom Technology
What Is Age-Appropriate Use of AI? 4 Developmental Stages to Know About
Child development experts and teachers offer advice on when K-12 students should start using AI-powered tech and for what purposes.
Classroom Technology
8 Tips for Schools to Avoid Chaos in the Age of AI
Most district leaders are in the beginning stages of figuring out how to integrate AI into K-12 education.
Classroom Technology
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Need an AI Policy for Your Schools? This District Used ChatGPT to Craft One
The Peninsula School District in Washington state was one of the first school systems in the country to craft AI policy guidance.
Marketplace K-12
Character Lab, the Nonprofit Co-Founded by Angela Duckworth, Is Closing Shop
The nonprofit's directors said they concluded the organization was "not sustainable long-term."
Market Trends
Hiring in Ed Tech: How Companies Try to Lock in the Right Candidates
Today’s hiring process has shifted because of new dynamics in play among employers and job candidates.
Analyst's View
How Can Education Companies Live Up to the Next Generation Science Standards?
An academic researcher who works with aspiring teachers sees a rising demand for science and AI products that connect with the interests and anxieties of students.
Marketplace K-12
As Schools Cope With a Cybersecurity ‘Wild West,’ Advocates Roll Out Guidelines for Vendors
Public and private organizations have set cybersecurity guidelines for ed-tech companies, in an effort to shift some of burden for policing away from districts.
Classroom Technology Q&A Why Teachers Should Be Front and Center in Discussions About AI in the ClassroomA new study explores how teachers make ethical judgments about using AI for instruction.
Ed-Tech Policy The 'Homework Gap' Is About to Get Worse. What Should Schools Do?The looming expiration of a federal program has districts worried that many students will not have adequate home internet access.
Privacy & Security Q&A Why One Tech Leader Prioritizes Explaining Student Data Privacy to TeachersJun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms.
IT Infrastructure & Management Leader To Learn From Through Wars, Tornadoes, and Cyberattacks, He's a Guardian of Student PrivacyJun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data.
Classroom Technology 8 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have, According to EducatorsToday's students are "digital natives," but some of their basic tech skills still need improvement, educators say.
Classroom Technology How Taylor Swift's Experience With 'Deepfakes' Can Help Students Examine AI EthicsTeachers shouldn't wait until the next big news event to teach students about deepfakes, experts say.
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Classroom Technology State Outlines Guidance for Different Levels of AI Use in ClassroomsHow to use AI in a variety of ways without encouraging cheating or plagiarism.
Classroom Technology How to Get Ready for the Dizzying Array of Tech Trends Ahead. Tips From 7 ExpertsUnderstanding the role of AI in education, protecting schools from cyberattacks, and teaching critical thinking skills are top priorities.
Classroom Technology Q&A Teachers Are More Wary of AI Than Administrators. What Would It Take to Change That?The author of a new study discusses how school leaders can address teachers' hesitancy about using AI.
Classroom Technology Video AI Has Downsides. How Teachers Can Manage ThemAI’s challenges offer opportunities to prepare students for the world they will graduate into, one where the technology will be commonplace.
Ed-Tech Policy These State Lawmakers Want All School Districts to Craft AI Policies. Will Others Follow?The vast majority of districts in the country have not released AI guidance, even though educators say they need it.
Privacy & Security A Massive Data Leak Exposed School Lockdown Plans. What Districts Need to KnowMore than 4 million records held by school safety software company Raptor Technologies were left inadvertently exposed online.
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