ESSER tech purchases helped keep schools running remotely during pandemic

Some 92% of districts said they used federal COVID-19 relief dollars to buy ed tech, according to an Office of Inspector General report.

By Anna Merod • June 9, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a study tracking charter achievement to the federal debt deal’s impact on K-12, what did you learn from our stories the week of June 5?

By Anna Merod • June 9, 2023

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Turnitin admits there are some cases of higher false positives in AI writing detection tool

The company has noticed a “higher incidence of false positives” when less than 20% of AI writing is detected in a document.

By Anna Merod • June 7, 2023

4 ways to brace for school safety plan leaks following a cyberattack

Among K-12 safety and cybersecurity experts’ suggestions are storing sensitive security plans separately and balancing what’s shared publicly.

By Anna Merod • June 5, 2023

How harnessing hydration can elevate student performance

Although proper hydration is crucial to better health and optimal cognitive function, many students struggle to stay hydrated at school.

June 5, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school districts suing social media companies to a delay on final Title IX rules, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 29?

By Anna Merod • June 2, 2023

‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies

Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2023

ACT to be piloted online starting in December

The other major college admission exam, the SAT, will be delivered digitally in the U.S. next year.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 1, 2023

Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2023

Only one-third of districts have a full-time employee dedicated to cybersecurity

For the last six years, cybersecurity has continued to be a top concern for ed tech leaders, according to a survey by the Consortium for School Networking.

By Anna Merod • May 30, 2023

Office of Ed Tech: ‘Keep humans in the loop’ when using AI in schools

Rather than having AI replace roles, educators should instead be central decision-makers for instruction and choose how the tech is used, new guidance says.

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2023

Parents lag behind children on AI use, but both groups share concerns

A Common Sense poll finds overreliance and cheating among top worries for parents and students as artificial intelligence makes its way into schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2023

How can schools help students understand the science of social media?

Rather than banning social media outright, schools should help students understand its effect on the brain and how to moderate use, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • May 17, 2023

These 5 best practices can help schools make the most of social media

Consistency, accuracy and highlighting positives should all be top of mind in schools’ approaches to social media, experts say.

By Elena Ferrarin • May 15, 2023

Solving school budget shortfalls with creative funding solutions

How districts can strengthen existing revenue sources while harnessing additional funding.

May 15, 2023

PaperCut actively exploited by multiple threat actors, targeting education sector

Education is a key market for the print management software, which threat actors have targeted since mid-April. 

By Matt Kapko • May 12, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2023

“M” is for mental health: Taking care of yourself while caring for others

Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity for educators to prioritize their own mental wellbeing while also advocating for the mental health needs of the students and families they serve. 

May 12, 2023

Chegg stock continues slip on investor fears of AI disruption

With its Q1 earnings, the company shared concerns this week that student interest in ChatGPT is impacting growth in its tutoring and homework help services.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2023

Environmental, financial concerns flagged over Chromebook lifespans

Schools could save $1.8 billion if Chromebooks' lifespans doubled, without additional maintenance costs, according to the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the potential impacts of the House GOP’s budget proposal to new teacher salary research, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 24?

By Anna Merod • April 28, 2023

Teenagers, young adults pose prevalent cyberthreat to US, Mandiant says

The brains behind high-profile attacks last year, teenagers and young adults use sophisticated social engineering techniques for intrusions.

By Matt Kapko • April 25, 2023

‘For Cobb, By Cobb’: Lessons from a Georgia district’s novel approach to digital learning

As districts spend record amounts on ed tech to mixed results, one school system’s strategy can serve as a promising case study.

By Kenneth K. Wong, Spencer Davis and Joseph Wise • April 25, 2023

Class action data breach lawsuit against Illuminate dismissed

The lawsuit sought damages for a 2021 data breach that leaked academic, behavior and demographic information for more than 3 million students.

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2023

AI is an extraordinary copilot when used responsibly

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) principles are critical for safe and equitable implementation of AI in education and beyond.

By Melissa Risteff, Chief Strategy Officer, MindSpark Learning • April 24, 2023