Educational Technology

Schools are buying AI fast, but their contracts still can’t show it helps

District AI spending is rising, while Utah and LAUSD push screen-time rules that force a harder question: which tools measurably improve learning?

K-12 AI spending is moving from classroom apps to vetting, policy, and proof

Districts are spending more on AI tools, but the operational bottleneck is vetting, policy, and outcomes proof.

The Innovator at the Center of UMCI

How Scott Shireman's path from Indiana farm life to Berkeley's online education pioneer shapes his leadership at the University of Michigan Center for…

AI tutoring is moving from “answer engines” to “process engines”, and K-12 buyers are starting to write that into the spec

A Socratic, sub-3-second homework helper pitch meets a broader shift toward process-based assessment as districts rethink integrity, access, and outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Education’s edtech guidance turns “evidence” into a procurement requirement, even without new federal rules

A new Dear Colleague letter doesn't regulate edtech, but it does reset how districts justify buying it: outcomes and evidence, not adoption or usage metrics

Attain Partners' new maturity model targets the digital gaps behind expanding student success programs

A new SDX maturity model and campus-level student success expansions point to the same ops challenge: digital journeys now decide whether support programs get u

The Education Department’s 2026 guidance and rules are forcing edtech contracts to carry explicit “purpose, proof, and process” language

Three Education Department moves in summer 2026 are changing how districts and colleges document edtech value, civil-rights compliance, and student-debt risk.

Districts weigh AI procurement rules as a retail shopping-agent test hints at what's coming

A pair of August 2026 signals, a district buyer’s framework and a consumer AI-agent test, point to new requirements for K-12 AI purchasing and governance.

Teacher Stress Is Still at Crisis Levels in 2026. EdTech Vendors Selling Into Schools Need to Understand Why That Matters.

More than half of US teachers still experience frequent job-related stress in 2026, according to new RAND research published today. For EdTech vendors and enterprise L&D teams selling into school districts, that is not background noise. It is the primary adoption barrier their products need to solve.

How Raptor's StudentSafe tackles behavioral threat assessment and student well-being

Raptor Technologies built its reputation on visitor management, but the company's expansion into student well-being reflects a deliberate response to what its school district customers were already asking for. The result is StudentSafe, a platform designed to support behavioral threat assessment, ca

NYC Council members demand two-year pause on AI use in city schools

From NYC council moratorium demands to California bias-audit mandates, AI's role in schools and hiring is triggering a wave of regulation and rethinking.

Educators Must Combine 1:1 Tutoring with the Science of Reading to Close the Reading Gap

Personalized instruction paired with evidence-based reading methods offers schools a proven path to reverse persistent literacy decline

ESA Success Requires Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support Beyond Legislation

Implementation of education savings accounts hinges on operational readiness that extends well beyond passing new laws

Exploring Artifacts with Boxlight: A Journey of Discovery

Educational technology meets historical exploration through immersive kits designed to spark global student engagement

Transforming Campus Connectivity: FGCU and Extreme Networks

A university ditched its legacy network provider to build smarter campus connectivity with AI-powered infrastructure improvements

Green Bay Schools: Elevating Connectivity with Extreme Networks

A Midwestern school district transforms learning by securing connectivity for 22,000 students and staff across campus and home environments

Wi-Fi: Empowering the Modern Classroom

Reliable internet access is reshaping how students learn, collaborate, and access educational resources in connected classrooms

Hybrid Learning Revolution: Connectivity Redefined

Schools are discovering that classroom success now depends as much on network infrastructure as it does on curriculum design

Empowering Education with Instant Connectivity

Schools are reimagining classrooms by connecting students instantly to expert-guided learning in digital environments

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

What is Second Language Acquisition?

Language learners progress through predictable stages of development, and understanding these patterns helps educators design more effective instruction for mul

Community and Belonging in the DisruptED World of Education

Students thrive when they feel connected, even as technology transforms how and where they learn

Celebrating National GED Day

Leaders challenge workplace bias against alternative education credentials and unlock workforce potential

How Non-Traditional Education Paths Are Revolutionizing the Workforce

Employers are quietly shifting away from degree requirements as alternative credentials prove equally capable

Unlocking the Future of Education with OPS 2.0: the New AI OPS

Intel's latest AI operations platform is reshaping how educational institutions deliver personalized learning at scale

Challenges in Implementing School Safety Products

Schools struggle to balance technology investments with the human vigilance and integrated protocols that truly protect students

Educational Technology: Innovations Beyond Classroom Walls

Modern learning environments are evolving far beyond traditional settings as tech-driven solutions reshape how students and educators engage

Understanding the Role of EdTech Leaders in School Districts

Leadership gaps in smaller school districts create barriers to consistent technology adoption and support

From Playground Adventures to Campus Safety: The Versatility of Two-Way Radios in Education

Schools strengthen emergency response and coordination by equipping staff with instant communication tools across campus grounds

School Safety Becomes Enhanced Through Effective Communication Systems

Reliable communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of coordinated emergency response on school campuses