Technology: Page 2

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    School cellphone bans improve discipline over time, but academic impacts are limited, study says

    A National Bureau of Economic Research paper finds such restrictions had little impact on attendance, attention and perceived online bullying.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Instructure confirms cybersecurity incident

    The ed tech company that operates Canvas said information impacted by the data breach includes messages, names, email addresses and student ID numbers.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.

    The best way to keep students safe is through trusting relationships and positive school climates, says the Learning Policy Institute.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

    As the GUARD Act awaits floor action, other state and federal moves to limit such chatbots among children and teens are also gaining traction.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Does K-12 have what it needs to close the college readiness gap?

    Discover how AI and personalized learning are transforming K-12 education to close the college readiness gap and build critical skills for student success.

    May 4, 2026
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    Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

    A school communications expert says districts need to be proactive and transparent about the ways ed tech benefits students as challenges mount.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    Human-centered approach is key in classroom AI implementation

    Educators must stay aware of what tech can’t replace, and what it can “erode or strengthen” based on use, an expert on equity-driven innovation says.

    By Ed Finkel • April 29, 2026
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    Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From extended web accessibility deadlines to a Supreme Court case on universal pre-K, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • April 24, 2026
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    LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27

    One Los Angeles Unified School District board member said the policy curbing technology use in schools will “help lead the nation” on similar efforts.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Schools get another year to comply with web accessibility deadlines

    Reactions were mixed to the U.S. Department of Justice’s extension for digitally accessible content managed by state and local government entities.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Week in Review: Education Department defines AI grant priorities

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from how special education fared in Trump’s budget proposal to more Bibles in the classroom.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    The AI visibility gap: Lessons from 1.2 million K-12 conversations

    Data from 1.2M student chats and one Texas district's results reveal what actually works with K-12 AI.

    April 20, 2026
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    Here’s how small districts can be cyber-ready on a budget

    Three K-12 tech leaders detailed a five-point model and a variety of free and shared resources at CoSN’s annual conference.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    How an Ohio district built data privacy into culture

    When it comes to protecting data, “don’t do anything behind closed doors,” an official from Ohio’s Westlake City Schools told CoSN attendees.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a district saving money by “vibe coding” to new Education Department priorities, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • April 17, 2026
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    These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

    From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    How the Education Department will prioritize AI in awarding grants

    A new final rule details a broad set of AI initiatives that will be given more weight in the agency’s discretionary funding programs.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Week In Review: Districts debate 4-day school weeks and explore ‘vibe coding’

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the rescinding of Title IX settlements to the impact that pre-K has on enrollment in higher grades.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI

    Most respondents, including K-12 students, expressed concern that AI designed to speed up tasks would “make learning more difficult.”

    By Natalie Schwartz , • April 10, 2026
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    ‘Vibe coding’ helped a Washington district save $250K in ed tech costs

    Peninsula School District says it is harnessing AI tools to develop replacements for current ed tech and expand its capabilities.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a student data privacy settlement to Trump’s latest budget proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • April 10, 2026
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    We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders

    Tell us about the standout assistant principals and district administrators who are fueling achievement, positive culture and innovation in your schools.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    COVID remote learning put drain on college enrollment

    The percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT or signing up for the first year of college fell in 2020-21, NBER data shows.

    By • April 6, 2026