FCC releases cybersecurity resource guide for budget-constrained schools

The resources spotlight free and low-cost options as well as key steps for protection following a record-breaking year for ransomware in 2023.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 4, 2024

ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues

K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 2, 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

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025

Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.

By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Oct. 3, 2024

Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images

Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 26, 2024

Are digital devices hindering reading progress?

A Maryland nonprofit sounds a warning that technology can have detrimental effects on students’ reading and critical thinking skills.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2024

How AI could benefit school business officials

From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024

Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights

Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2024

Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2024-25

These exemplary administrators are excelling on school culture, career education, learning technology and more.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2024

Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?

Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 18, 2024

$26M Talkspace contract with NYC stirs student data privacy concerns

Privacy advocates say the free telehealth counseling service is asking teens to disclose personal and sensitive information when signing up.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2024

AI in the classroom: Striking the right balance

Can AI replace human tutors? Explore why schools are shifting back to in-person tutoring.

Sept. 16, 2024

Using AI in lesson planning? Beware hallucinations

The potential for artificial intelligence to present an incorrect or misleading response as fact remains a possible side effect for these tools.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2024

Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues

From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2024

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

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