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Denver Public Schools Adopts Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban
Students’ cellphones, smartwatches, and other devices must be turned off and out of sight during school, according to a policy adopted by the Denver school board Monday.
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Nysut Teachers Union Wants Ban on AI Screens for Young Students
The state teachers union approved a resolution calling for no individual screen use through second grade, limits on AI chatbots, and paper testing options as schools rethink education technology.
We Need to Start Giving Agency to Educators Instead of EdTech Vendors
American schools spent roughly $30 billion on educational technology in 2024--a figure that's projected to nearly double by 2033. Superintendents are constantly bombarded with emails, brochures, and demos from education technology companies.
Parents’ Consent at the Heart of Ed Tech Lawsuits
The uprising against ed tech received a boost from the federal government last month when the U.S. surgeon general advised schools to “help reduce the role of screens in the lives of our nation’s children.” To Lila Byock, one of two California moms suing Curriculum Associates over its product i-Ready, the advisory was…
2026 06 02 Report School It Officials Worried About AI Adoption Cybersecurity
While schools have made progress in technology adoption — from artificial intelligence guidelines to vetting education technology — they still struggle with the lack of resources, funding and expertise, according to a new report.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Cellphone Ban in School Classrooms
Illinois would join more than half of U.S. states in restricting cellphone usage in classrooms. School districts are required to create their device policy over the next year.
Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay. Are Hawaiʻi Schools Ready?
For many schools, it’s a race to keep up. Others are leading the pack. And some are unsure what to do with it. Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly prominent role in Hawaiʻi education, from the recent opening of the state’s first AI-focused charter school to the development of new coursework teaching stud…
AI Readiness Starts With the Data: Building Trust With Microsoft Fabric and Purview
As K–12 school districts explore tools such as Microsoft Copilot and artificial intelligence-driven insights — along with new, AI-enabled experiences emerging on Copilot+ PCs — something is becoming increasingly clear: AI success does not start with the tool; it starts with the data. According to Pari Dalal, senior par…
This District’s STEM “Space Station” Is a Growing Youtube Hit
A fictional space station orbiting the moon is turning into a real-world digital success story. Spacegate Station, a STEM series created in 2022 by Duval County Public School (DCPS) to support daily instruction, has unexpectedly taken off on YouTube, drawing sustained engagement from viewers far beyond the district.