Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2024

FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot

The commission encouraged schools to apply early for the funds, which will range from $15,000 to $1.5 million based on a per-student formula.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 5, 2024

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AI in Education

Artificial intelligence stands to disrupt education — for better or worse — more than any technological since perhaps the internet itself.

By K-12 Dive staff

Schools, colleges faced record-breaking year of ransomware attacks in 2023

There were 121 incidents found last year alone, according to an analysis by Comparitech, but researchers noted their findings “only scratch the surface.”

By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2024

How a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation

For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2024

Some school districts are still hesitant to put out AI guidance

A Digital Promise survey shows only 25% of districts have released AI guidance. One California district leader shares why he’s reluctant to do so.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2024

Can AI ease teacher workload as a recruitment, retention strategy?

K-12 leaders and experts weigh in on whether AI tools have the potential to make teachers’ jobs more manageable and if that can ease staffing challenges.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2024

What do schools need to know about AI paraphrasing detection tools?

Detection software can now spot text that summarizes generative AI, but one expert cautions against disciplining based on results.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2024

New school year, new challenges and opportunities

Educators are navigating legal hurdles, cell phone policies, artificial intelligence use and more as students head back to classrooms.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From educators’ concerns about “pandemic babies” to a Title IX investigation’s settlement, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 16, 2024

How an Iowa district plans to embrace AI in the new school year

Starting this fall, Iowa City Community School District will pilot new AI guidelines governing how the technology is used in the classroom.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 15, 2024

Classroom tech needs guardrail process to ensure cybersecurity

The glut of digital learning tools on the market — free or otherwise — requires thoughtful vetting, a K-12 cybersecurity expert says.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 14, 2024

Signal lost: Why more school systems are saying no to cellphones

School systems nationwide are enacting bans on student cellphone use, and some are extending the cellular prohibitions to smartwatches and more.

By Kate Rix • Aug. 14, 2024

What can be done about the ‘fragmented’ K-12 AI policy landscape?

To tackle gaps in K-12 AI use, CRPE recommends that AI initiatives target districts in low-income and historically marginalized communities.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 13, 2024

Anti-deepfake efforts ramp up in Congress as issue looms over schools

AI-generated deepfake images, audio and video pose a threat to students and staff. Two Senate bills aim to chip away at those challenges.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 6, 2024

TikTok knowingly violated child privacy law, internal message alleges

The company wouldn't delete children's accounts unless parents submitted a form with information that was already in its possession, a federal lawsuit says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 6, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 2, 2024

Instructure to be acquired by KKR for $4.8B

The acquisition will take the global ed tech company private as it pursues an “aggressive” strategy to “continue scaling” its technology portfolio.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 1, 2024

Senate passes bipartisan bills to protect children, teens online

One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024

What does Universal Service Fund ruling mean for E-rate?

A 5th Circuit decision could leave schools and libraries hanging on funds that help provide them with affordable internet services.

By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new learning recovery data to one state’s pushback on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024

Biden administration heightens calls for Congress to protect youth on social media

An interagency task force called for lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold online providers more accountable for students’ safety.

By Anna Merod • July 25, 2024

What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership

The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.

By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024

FCC approves E-rate expansion to cover Wi-Fi hotspots for students

The move builds upon Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s efforts to close the “homework gap” for students who lack home internet access.

By Anna Merod • July 19, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the Education Department’s new AI guidance to a call to curb chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • July 19, 2024

Ed tech providers hold ‘shared responsibility’ for AI, says Education Dept

Federal guidance outlines how ed tech providers can build trust with district leaders as they integrate artificial intelligence into products and platforms.

By Anna Merod • July 16, 2024