Large Public Libraries Give Young Adults Across U.S. Access to Banned Books
Young adults are finding it harder to borrow books reflective of their lived experiences in their schools and public libraries. It isn’t because these stories don’t exist — they do — but because they’ve been challenged and removed, restricted, or were never purchased at all. This is especially true in parts of the country where state legislatures have enacted laws criminalizing what educators can ...[Read More]
Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Continued Power Struggle Over LGBTQ+ Books in Schools
A Supreme Court ruling at the end of June handed a major victory to parents who want to opt their children out of lessons that run counter to their religious beliefs, part of a push for parental rights over the finer details of what goes on in classrooms that has gained strength in recent years. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Parents of students in a Maryland school district bro...[Read More]
How This District Cut Hundreds of Ed-Tech Tools and Saved $1M
Denver Public Schools has saved about $1 million from culling digital tools.
This Tool Aims to Save District Leaders 1,000 Hours a Year In Vetting Ed Tech
Leaders in four states will promote an ed-tech index, developed in part by ISTE, among district leaders.
Why This District Pays Students to Repair School Devices
One district leader says there are no downsides to having students work on Chromebook repairs.
Microsoft Launches AI Tools for Educators
Microsoft has introduced a variety of AI tools aimed at helping educators develop personalized learning experiences for their students, create content more efficiently, and increase student engagement.
Why Principals Matter in School Tech Integration
A instructional tech coach discusses why principals should play a role in tech integration.
AI Is Changing Classrooms. Should Teachers Help Build It?
Experts say teachers should help build, not just use, AI tools, and that PD must go beyond tech skills to include trust and leadership.
Can AI Make History Class More Fun for Students?
One elementary coach uses AI tools to help her students chat with historical figures.
The AI Paradox: The More Technology, the Greater the Value of Human Skills
As AI handles technical tasks, human skills like creativity & empathy become education’s priority. Discover why soft skills are irreplaceable and how platform like EdTool enhances teaching. The post The AI Paradox: The More Technology, the Greater the Value of Human Skills first appeared on EdTechReview.
More than 60 Organizations Sign White House Pledge to Support AI Education
The White House has introduced the “Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education,” asking companies and organizations to commit to fostering early interest in AI technology, promoting AI literacy and proficiency among America’s youth, and enabling comprehensive AI training for educators.
Kira Introduces AI-Generated Lesson Tool
AI company Kira has announced a new AI-powered lesson generation tool that it says delivers complete, standards-aligned lessons that are personalized to each student.