1 in 4 elementary school teachers say students use devices for main lessons
Almost all elementary teachers say students use devices in the classroom, and two-thirds of teachers overall would support going paper-based instead.
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A summer of AI bans in schools
New York City Public Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District — the nation’s two largest districts — have been in the spotlight lately as they both imposed bans last week on students using artificial…
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Cellphone ban enforcement may be waning over school year
A Brookings Institution study suggests some policies may be lightening as students find workarounds and teachers become less vigilant.
Measure ed tech by more than screen time, American Psychological Association says
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…
Teachers unions announce AI safety agreement with Microsoft
The legally enforceable protections require the company to safeguard student and teacher data and will be available to all districts nationwide Nov. 1.
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Utah district reports critical thinking boost amid AI deployment
Jordan School District officials advise setting intentional boundaries and having students use the tech as a “thought partner” rather than a content creator.
What is AI’s role in the special education dispute resolution process?
A technical assistance center has issued a parents guide for best practices — and cautions — for using AI in special education disagreements with schools.