Technology
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Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From state AI guidance to Supreme Court rulings impacting district leaders’ social media use, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 22, 2024 -
Ed Department should ban federal funding for K-12 surveillance tech, civil rights groups say
The uptick in AI-driven school surveillance technologies is a “dangerous new chapter in the school-to-prison pipeline,” a coalition of 41 groups wrote.
By Anna Merod • March 21, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Here’s where to start when teaching entrepreneurship
Tasking students with identifying and solving problems that interest them is key, says one nonprofit leader.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2024 -
We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2024 -
What themes are emerging from state AI guidance?
States are focusing on how the tech will impact the workforce as they stress the need for AI literacy.
By Anna Merod • March 19, 2024 -
How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 19, 2024 -
Data privacy, cybersecurity lead comments on COPPA Rule proposal
Some commenters called for more alignment of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
By Anna Merod • March 18, 2024 -
College Board declares launch of shorter, digital SAT a success
The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.
By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2024 -
Opinion
How might Parents’ Bills of Rights impact the future of collecting student-related data?
Three attorneys write that growing state legislative pushes create additional data privacy, collection and access obligations for schools.
By Sarah Hutchins, Laura Lashley and Will Barker • March 13, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism rates to proposals for paid pregnancy leave for educators, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bump
Capital investments in ed tech companies reached $2.8 billion in 2023 — a sharp decline from a 2021 peak of $8.2 billion.
By Anna Merod • March 7, 2024 -
AI could prove helpful for students with dyslexia
With “thoughtful experimentation,” artificial intelligence can expand learning opportunities, an International Dyslexia Association leader says.
By Lauren Barack • March 6, 2024 -
As the Affordable Connectivity Program sunsets, what’s next for schools?
With the responsibility to keep students connected at home shifting to district leaders, experts say partnerships and plans for other FCC initiatives are key.
By Anna Merod • March 5, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a school district’s National Guard request to new research on Teach For America educators’ impact, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 1, 2024 -
Superintendents know AI is important, so why aren’t more addressing it?
Despite facing myriad other pressing issues, district leaders shouldn’t sleep on AI, an EAB report said.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pearson
Missed milestones? Navigating next steps with student caregivers.
When an assessment determines a student is not “on track,” here’s some advice for navigating potentially missed milestones and figuring out next steps.
Feb. 26, 2024 -
AASA '24
What do superintendents need to know about artificial intelligence?
District leaders shared strategies and advice on ethics, responsible use, and the technology’s limitations at the National Conference on Education.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2024 -
AASA '24
Are panic buttons the key to improving school safety response times?
At AASA’s National Conference on Education, three superintendents detailed how wearable alarm badges have bolstered safety in their schools.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From states increasingly restricting the teams that trans student athletes play on to a study on schools vetting ed tech, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Deepfakes heighten the need for media literacy in the age of AI
Fears of the tech being used to create fake nude images of students or to stir up public misinformation are already a reality. What can schools do now?
By Anna Merod • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Low-income schools aren’t vetting ed tech, analysis finds
Higher rates of ads on school websites and lower access to devices paint a “disturbing picture” for these schools, says a tech safety organization.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies
If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024 -
How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024 -
The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?
We asked experts how educators can prepare students for a world where AI won't just help with their work, but will serve as their partner.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024 -
K-12 cybersecurity policies are gaining momentum. Is it enough?
State proposals supporting education-related cybersecurity measures surged 250% between 2020 and 2023, but just a small portion focused solely on K-12.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 5, 2024