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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.
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What Educators Need to Know About AI’s Impact on Black Students
Four experts weigh the balance between providing access to AI and protecting students from its dangers.
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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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Los Angeles Unified's AI Meltdown: 5 Ways Districts Can Avoid the Same Mistakes
The district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype.
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Can Schools and Vendors Work Together Constructively on AI? A New Guide May Help
A top priority is greater transparency about how AI-driven products are designed and tested.
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Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?
See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
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Profile of a Key State Education Market: Illinois
Illinois’ top education official has a message for education companies working in his state: You need to take diversity and equity seriously.
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Products to Help 'Beaten-Down' Students Become Great Readers: A Longtime Teacher's Perspective
A Florida curriculum intervention specialist talks about getting teachers to buy into "science of reading" materials.
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What's Next for the K-12 Reading Market? New Special Report Reveals Shifting Demands
EdWeek Market Brief's analysis looks at projected district spending on core and supplemental curriculum, PD, assessment, and more.
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N.C. District Shops for Time and Attendance Software; Iowa System Pursues Community Education Programs
A North Carolina district seeks time and attendance management software, and an Iowa school system is buying community education programs.
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 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?
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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.
IT Infrastructure & Management Aging Chromebooks End Up in the Landfill. Is There an Alternative?Districts loaded up on devices during the pandemic. What becomes of them as they reach the end of their useful lives?
Classroom Technology How to Teach Kids to Spot AI ManipulationIn the age of AI, news literacy is more important than ever, educators say.
Classroom Technology How One Researcher Used Teacher Feedback on AI to Create a New K-12 PlatformTeachers see how AI can make their work more efficient, but want support in using it for instruction, a researcher found.
IT Infrastructure & Management Schools Can't Evaluate All Those Ed-Tech Products. Help Is on the WayMany districts don't have the time or expertise to carefully evaluate the array of ed-tech tools on the market.
Classroom Technology Q&A Forget Cheating. Here’s the Real Question About AI in SchoolsThe head of a major education organization sees a coming shift in the conversation about AI in schools.
