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An international Hexagon study of 18,000 people finds children are more open than adults to robots as learning partners, workplace colleagues and even bosses Hexagon’s international study surveyed 9,000 children and 9,000 adults about…
Researchers surveyed teens and adults on how well school cellphone policies were enforced over the course of a school year.
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using artificial intelligence to more quickly analyze changes in bacteria after the introduction of antibiotics, reducing the time from days to hours.
This study is four years overdue.
A new report highlights how AI can fuel mistrust—and how educators can fix it.
Some parents are organizing campaigns to opt their kids out of classroom tech. Others are suing education software companies. But there may be a quieter majority: Parents who support some screen time in schools.
Higher Ed’s AI Integration Overhyped, New Data Shows kathryn.palmer… Wed, 09/30/2026 - 03:00 AM For the first time, the company that owns Canvas analyzed which external learning tools higher education users integrated into the LMS most…
AI has reached nearly every corner of education, though students, teachers, and leaders all experience it from a different angle
The computer scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist will work with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing during the 2026-27 academic year MIT has appointed David Siegel as an Innovation Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year,…
The career platform has released research comparing AI and human GRE tutoring, opened StudentBench for free use and added senior leaders across Handshake Labs, Handshake AI and communications Nishant Ranka has joined as Founder and…
Teacher Tapp data from England shows 34% of secondary teachers saw students using banned phones in the past week, while the share of schools collecting devices or using pouches and lockers has risen sharply Teacher Tapp data from…
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Syracuse University will focus on research concerning security, multidomain intelligence, socio-cognitive dynamics and governance and policy.
The International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Pittsburgh will entail 86 workshops, 180 exhibitors and presentations about pioneering work in robotics, computers and autonomous systems.
While classroom technology is nearly universal, educators are navigating a growing disconnect between how digital tools are mandated and how they actually function, according to Teaching for Tomorrow: Screen Wise, a new report from the…
Florida International University has pledged to bring a powerful new quantum computer to campus to support research in environmental sustainability, drug development and security.
Is AI devaluing a college degree? An update. A new study provides initial evidence for that theory: The college wage advantage has dropped sharply in the last several years. See the graph below. The researchers offer a rough estimate…
A year after lawmakers assigned a task force to study the effects of screen time in elementary school, the group is recommending a minimization of “nonessential” technology use and limits on gaming and social media.
Wider clearance benefits potential applications, including search and rescue and environmental monitoring Durham University is working on a new generation of faster and safer drones Researchers from Durham University’s Computer Science…
Across Africa, education systems are turning to technology to help make education more inclusive. Digital tools can support screening, individualised education plans (IEPs), teacher supervision, and communication with families. But...…
From AI Use to Funding Cuts: How Provosts Are Navigating 2026 Emma Whitford Wed, 09/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed’s annual CAO survey reveals a fractured landscape, where academic leaders rely on personal AI tools amid broader…
Use of AI in early years has increased by 13.5% since 2025, with 46% of respondents reporting they used AI in the past six months, up from 33% in 2025. AI use in early years education has risen sharply, with educators reporting time…
Pilot research from London Metropolitan University suggests immersive virtual reality could transform how universities support student well-being Use of virtual reality can reduce student procrastination and stress Immersive virtual…
Data from Perlego’s partnership with the University of Leeds shows students turning to accessibility features at scale, with nearly 708,000 total uses Students at Leeds University are benefitting from Perlego’s accessibility features…
The CZI-backed initiative helps educators and developers use state standards, curricula, and datasets to create and evaluate classroom AI, but critics ...
The University of California, Irvine, is preparing a pair of studies: one to create a database of AI tools people are already using, and another to test its own software platform for personalized writing support.
Soon after the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, students figured out how to use the chatbot as an answer machine, getting it to do their school work for them. Not surprisingly, that shortcut harmed student learning and led to…
Almost all elementary teachers say students use devices in the classroom, and two-thirds of teachers overall would support going paper-based instead.
Superintendents have the most influence over K-12 security purchases, new EdWeek Research Center data show, but finance, technology, operations, security personnel and school leaders all play significant roles in what gets bought.
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While they are happy to use digital technology, young people are aware of the risks, including online bullying and invasions of privacy Smartphones are the number one device favoured by young people to access the internet in European…
A Sept. 3 report from the American Psychological Association examines the research behind children’s learning when accompanied by educational technology.
In testing across 1,200 searches Perplexity posed an unacceptable risk, even when users disclosed their age In testing, Perplexity was found to be no safer than other search engines Neither Google nor the rival AI engine, Perplexity,…
Like most of us, Emily Freitag hears a lot about generative artificial intelligence in the classroom. Much of it seems like the typical ed-tech hype. Co-founder and CEO of Instruction Partners, a Nashville-based nonprofit that works…
2 in 3 Harvard Professors Say AI Has a Negative Impact on Class Emma Whitford Thu, 09/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Business and finance students were the most interested in the effects of AI in their chosen fields and believed more teaching of this would have improved their courses Undergraduates attending UK universities want degree courses to…
About a third of all shooting victims in Philadelphia this year were age 22 or under, or what the School District of Philadelphia calls “school-aged youth.” That ratio has held steady since 2024, even as the total number of shooting…
Canva, Learning Commons, Really Great Reading, and Relay GSE + Teaching Lab leaders discuss what it takes to build AI worthy of the classroom.
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A new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.
Overview Education systems operating in emergency and crisis contexts face a huge challenge: how to ensure continuity of learning under severe constraints. On Tuesday, 7 July 2026, EdTech Hub hosted... The post Webinar Recap: How Can…
How students in Turkey use AI for social good The post Cultivating Radical Empathy and Responsibility in the AI Generation appeared first on Digital Promise .
A Brookings Institution study suggests some policies may be lightening as students find workarounds and teachers become less vigilant.
Some parents are organizing campaigns to opt their kids out of classroom tech. Others are suing education software companies. But there may be a quieter majority: Parents who support some screen time in schools. That’s according to…
Dive Brief: The American Psychological Association recommends that ed tech policies in school settings should not solely focus on screen time . Rather, policymakers should examine what students are doing on screens, what activities…
The effort finds some bright spots, but also warns that other products could hurt student achievement.
The ‘Nonexistent’ Research on AI’s Benefits for Education kathryn.palmer… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 03:00 AM Colleges are going all in on artificial intelligence. But it could be a long time before independent research emerges on how it…