Anthropic Agrees to Protections for Teachers Who Use Claude
AI giant will allow districts more contract protections for privacy and safety.
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Hackers Posted Data Stolen From Richmond Schools to Dark Web
Weeks after a cyber attack forced Richmond Public Schools offline, district officials are investigating whether hackers posted Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other information to the dark web.
Conn. Lawmakers to Address Cellphones, Tech in Classrooms
With the recent election of nine educators to state office, some Connecticut teachers and officials are hopeful the next legislative session will reexamine the role of AI, cellphones and other personal devices in school.
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Quick Deep Dive: New AI Evidence Review From Stanford’s SCALE Initiative
Stanford’s SCALE (Systems Change Advancing Learning and Equity) Initiative has quietly been doing some of the most valuable work in AI and education: reviewing hundreds and hundreds of AI education research papers to amplify the ones…
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Opinion: What AI Can’t Teach, National Service Can
The fourth grader who struggled to read or write but can now compose full sentences and finish a short book. The fifth grader who needed care and guidance to make the challenging transition to middle school. The high-schooler who was…
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Pedagogy First, Equity Always: What It Takes to Make EdTech Work for Foundational Learning in Crisis Settings
Educational technology (EdTech) is increasingly seen as part of the response to education disruption in crisis settings. It supports schools whose buildings have been damaged or destroyed. It provides tools... The post Pedagogy First,…
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AI Needn’t be Trustworthy, Teens Say. It Just Has to be Less Risky Than People
Imagine you’re 14 and have just worked up the nerve to ask that pretty girl out, only to find out that she actually likes someone else. As a heartbroken eighth-grader, a generation ago you had few options: tell a friend or parent, or…
Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health
Some student uses of AI are associated with worse mental health and well-being outcomes.
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Beyond the game: What schools must get right about student well-being in esports
A school can tell me the game, the timetable and the supervision plan in an esports program, but what I also want to know is what happens when voice chat turns hostile or a student needs to step away. That is where the well-being plan…
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Think Pair Share Questions With Tech Connections – Easy EdTech Podcast 396
Get dozens of Think Pair Share questions for classroom community and reflection, plus EdTech tools to make partner talk easier. The post Think Pair Share Questions With Tech Connections – Easy EdTech Podcast 396 appeared first on Class…
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Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn't So Simple
A review of emerging research found that some use cases are more promising than others—but almost all offered caveats.
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Opinion: Free AI for Teachers Sets a Dangerous Precedent
As artificial intelligence advances faster than many district policies and professional development can keep pace, ensuring its responsible use must fall not only to teachers but administrators, IT leaders and vendors.
Digital Hall Passes Get Mixed Reactions at Pittsburgh-Area Schools
As Pittsburgh-area school districts turn to digital hall passes, some officials say they reduce the amount of time kids are out of class, while some students say they feel like they're being spied on.
PolicyAnalysis
After a Cyber Incident, IREs Get K–12 Schools Back on Track
K–12 districts have become an enticing target for cybercriminals. After all, school systems carry a lot of sensitive data, and many are working with limited cybersecurity budgets. Last year, half of K–12 schools experienced a cyber…
New AI ‘Ultimatum’ Sparks Concern Over Google’s Power in California Schools
Google has long been woven into California students’ education, with Google search, Chromebooks and Gmail quietly in the background in students’ daily lives. But that decadeslong relationship between the search giant and education…
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Opinion: Ditch School-Issued Laptops and Bring Back Computer Labs
Students in U.S. high schools spend too much time in class distracted. They scroll social media, play video games, chat with friends and AI, and watch YouTube videos far beyond what their teachers assign. In a new report, I show that…
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How to Create Literature Circle Roles with EdTech Connections
Explore common literature circles roles and EdTech connections like collaborative slides, and AI tips to customize your next book study. The post How to Create Literature Circle Roles with EdTech Connections appeared first on Class Tech…
Senator Tells Google to Let Schools Disable A.I. Features in Search
The request came from Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, after Google said it would not turn off artificial intelligence tools for students using its search engine.
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What is Tutor AI and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Tutor AI uses artificial intelligence to build personalized courses, generate assessments and help students learn at their own pace.
Can AI Tell How Well Teachers Notice? Researchers Are Testing It.
The team will study whether AI can measure a key teaching skill and provide useful feedback faster than humans.
North Carolina Schools Seek Clarification on Google's AI Policy
Schools in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are hoping for more details after Google said earlier this week that customers would only be allowed to use search if they subscribed to AI, then reversed that decision.
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Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis
The Chromebook was used to get feedback from an AI chatbot about mental health concerns.
Also reported byThe New York Times (Education)
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3 Steps for Ed-Tech Companies to Build Trust With Teacher Influencers
Teacher influencers can help education companies build awareness and earn educators’ trust, but only when partnerships preserve their credibility and independence.
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Midterm muddle, the Google search fiasco, & your AI teacher is glitching: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (11/6/2026)
All the best education journalism, media commentary, & newsroom changes.
Former Indiana Virtual School director found guilty of fraud in enrollment inflation scheme
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The former director of the Indiana…
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Big Districts Require Big Decisions: Using Tech to Improve Learning Outcomes
Innovative Leader Award - CTO Adam Galvan of Aldine ISD shares his experiences tackling big challenges in a big district, as well as tips on how to use tech to improve performance.
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How AI Feedback Can Push Students to Think More, Not Less – Bonus Episode with Snorkl
Jon Laven of Snorkl explores recorded explanations, teacher-guided AI feedback for students, & how school leaders can evaluate classroom tech. The post How AI Feedback Can Push Students to Think More, Not Less – Bonus Episode with…
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Opinion: Don't Let AI Repeat Old Mistakes With Multilingual Learners
AI tools can mistake developing English proficiency for a lack of content knowledge, but they have potential to strengthen both teaching and learning for multilingual learners if designed and used intentionally.
Google will turn off its search engine for schools by default. Is it an AI ‘ultimatum’?
The tech giant’s recent announcement comes as schools are pushing for more autonomy over what artificial intelligence tools students can use.
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National AI Research Report Covers How Tools Are Used in Classrooms
In the last few years, artificial intelligence has permeated nearly every industry, and K–12 education is no exception. Hanover Research set out to discover exactly how students and educators are using AI in the classroom. The firm…
Deepfake Cyber Bullying Outpaces Teacher Training, Policies
(TNS) — One in three educators don't know if their school or district has a policy to address the potential threat to student safety from AI-generated fake images and videos.
AI is the Top State Ed-Tech Priority and PD the Fastest Growing Unmet Need, New Report Shows
School technology leaders across the country ranked AI as their top priority for the second straight year — and said their need for AI-related professional development is growing fast.
AITutorial
How to Use AI to Improve Your Presentations
From planning and design to delivery and feedback, artificial intelligence can help educators and students create clearer, more engaging presentations
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The state of AI in education 2026: Rising teacher use is not always translating into shorter working hours
Three years ago, AI was still an experiment in many UK schools. Today, it has become part of the working week. So why aren’t teachers working fewer hours? For the third consecutive year, Bett has asked UK teachers how they are using AI…
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EGAMES gives UK schools a route to global esports finals in Dubai
National qualifiers will lead to an April 2027 final featuring EA SPORTS FC 27, Rocket League and Minecraft, alongside an education summit for teachers UK schools are being invited to register for EGAMES DUBAI27, a global esports…
PolicyAnalysis
What's Next for E-Rate? AASA Weighs in on FCC Review
With the FCC still taking public comments on the E-rate program, a leader from The School Superintendents Association explains which districts are most at risk and why a final decision could be months or years away.
PolicyAnalysis
What Will the 2026 Election Results Mean for Schools?
With new Democratic majorities in Congress, education technology represents one potential area of bipartisan cooperation, with some officials backing an AI bill to stop companies from using student data to train AI models.
AIAnalysis
Writing and Updating K–12 AI Use Policies That Meet the Moment
As many K–12 schools shift their artificial intelligence use from simple chatbots to more sophisticated agentic tools, AI policy for schools is not keeping pace. While 8 in 10 K–12 districts have adopted an AI policy, it remains…
AIAnalysis
Balancing Precision and Agency with AI in Schooling
Caitrin Wright, CEO of Silicon Schools Fund, and Aylon Samouha, CEO of Transcend Education, joined me and Diane to explore their evolving vision for high schools in the age of AI.
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Revisiting Summit Learning and the Lessons of an Early Ed Tech Experiment
Class Disrupted is an education podcast featuring author Michael Horn and Futre’s Diane Tavenner in conversation with educators, school leaders, students and other members of school communities as they investigate the challenges facing…
Edtech stakeholders urge support for E-Rate
The Consortium for School Networking on October 21 sent a petition to Congress signed by 464 education and community leaders from across the country, urging policymakers to protect and strengthen the E-Rate program and emphasizing the…
Oak National Academy turns England’s curriculum into an open map for AI developers
The draft knowledge graph covers 13 subjects and separates curriculum requirements from Oak’s suggested teaching sequence, giving developers a shared foundation for education tools Oak’s draft knowledge graph gives developers a…
Donated Cyber Range Gives Baltimore High Schoolers Hands-On Training
BCR Cyber is extending its community college workforce training initiative into high school, beginning with approximately 15 students. If it's successful, organizers hope the model could expand to other Maryland schools.
Google takes Guided Learning global in Classroom as schools gain new AI controls
Google is expanding its AI study tools, piloting homework support in Search, and widening teacher training as new research examines how the technology affects learning Google is expanding Guided Learning in Classroom alongside new…
AIOpinion
Finding Our Way Forward: The Struggle and Promise of AI Literacy
Preparing students for an AI-driven future requires prioritizing the human qualities and values we cannot afford to lose along the way.
Ohio Sets Aside $9M for Security Technology, Training
Ohio lawmakers approved grant funding to help K-12 districts purchase silent panic alarms, gunshot-detection systems and technology that allows law enforcement to access school security cameras during emergencies.
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Beyond the Wow of Virtual Reality
OptimaEd co-founder Adam Mangana on immersive learning, the enduring power of great books, and why human relationships matter more as technology advances. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Step inside a plant cell. Explore Independence Hall.…
Lakota Cyber Academy Enrollment Reflects Growing Interest in CTE
A cybersecurity education program at Lakota Local School District in Ohio launched seven years ago with 60 students and has since grown to about 200 per year, giving high schoolers a head start on high-demand careers.
Can AI Take on the Grunt Work So Educators Can Focus on Student Learning?
A New York superintendent says the tech will help his district cut through red tape in transportation and other areas.
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What It Takes to Run an AI Literacy Summit for Educators with Dr. Marc Cicchino – Easy EdTech Podcast 395
Dr. Marc Cicchino explains how New Jersey’s AI Literacy Summit helps educators explore AI, from ChatGPT basics to agentic AI and app building. The post What It Takes to Run an AI Literacy Summit for Educators with Dr. Marc Cicchino –…
AIOpinion
Why one-off AI training will not prepare teachers
Across K–12 education, districts are moving quickly to help teachers understand artificial intelligence. They are offering workshops, creating guidance, identifying approved tools and developing resources to support responsible use.
OpenAI and King’s College London workshop challenges one-size-fits-all AI safeguards for teenagers
OpenAI and King’s College London workshop challenges one-size-fits-all AI safeguards for teenagers. AI safeguards need to account for differences between teenagers, with young people given a meaningful role in product design and…
Nearly half of US children aged 9–12 have used AI chatbots, Common Sense census finds
A survey of 1,211 young people examines early AI adoption, the gap between screen use and enjoyment, and unequal access to computers Common Sense Media’s census finds that nearly half of US children aged nine to 12 have used AI chatbots…
Survey: Most Parents Want Students to Use AI in School — With Strong Safeguards
Parents want schools to teach AI — but 4 in 10 teachers say they’ve had no training at all.
PolicyOpinion
The Unexplored Depths of Natasha Singer’s Coding Kids
The latest in a string of books examining technology, kids, and schools hits on far more than it recognizes — including where EdTech may be headed. GUEST COLUMN | by Ian McCullough At EDTECH WEEK 2026, I had one must-attend session:…
Jerome, Idaho, Schools Disclose Ransomware Attack
Jerome School District was closed for two days last month and had a third party inspect its devices after a ransomware attack. The district did not pay the ransom and anticipates data being leaked to the dark web.
Milford, Conn., Public Schools Measure Chromebook Use
Milford Public Schools has been surveying teachers and collecting data on the classroom management platform Securly to assess their use of certain tools, finding that screen time increases as students get older.
AIOpinion
You Can Use AI to Create Assessments in a Snap. You Shouldn’t (Opinion)
Here are five reasons to be cautious about using AI to build, score, or interpret education tests.
AIOpinion
The Research on AI in Education Is a Mess
Large-scale research syntheses on AI in education are deeply flawed.
AIAnalysis
4 Critical Security Considerations for AI in K–12 Schools
In K–12 districts, generative artificial intelligence is changing the way everyone works. Administrators use the tools to streamline workflows, teachers customize lessons for individual students’ needs, and students brainstorm ways to…