K-12 Technology News

Here you'll find the latest news from the education technology world, from the newest hardware and software releases to policy and funding updates to research reports to school and district tech initiatives. Looking for more in-depth coverage of important topics? Be sure to visit our Features page.


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Report: AI Adoption Forces Trade-Off Between Speed and Identity Security

AI adoption is forcing enterprises to trade security for speed — and identity controls are the first casualty, according to a new report from Delinea, a provider of identity security solutions for both human and AI agent identities.

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White House Issues National Policy Framework for AI

The White House has released a four-page AI policy framework aimed at setting a national approach to AI, with priorities including child safety, intellectual property protections, truth and accuracy guardrails, and worker training for an AI-driven economy.

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Rubrik Announces Google Workspace Data Protection

Rubrik has introduced Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace, a product the company said is designed to help enterprise customers protect data and restore operations across Google Workspace environments.

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Microsoft Unveils 'Cowork' Feature for Copilot, AI Updates

Microsoft recently announced a trio of AI updates, spanning Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security Copilot and Microsoft Foundry.

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SETDA Releases Free EdTech Quality Action Toolkit

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has put together a free K-12 EdTech Quality Action Toolkit that provides a framework for evaluating education technology products as well as guidance on regulatory compliance, templates for communicating with vendors, training resources, and more.

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Anthropic to Study Risks and Economic Effects of Advanced AI

Anthropic has launched a new research effort focused on the biggest societal challenges posed by more powerful AI systems.

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OpenAI Intros Interactive Math and Science Learning Tools for ChatGPT

A new ChatGPT feature guides learners through math and science concepts by showing how formulas, variables, and relationships behave in real time.

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Report Finds Attackers Now Focus on Credential Theft to Access Systems

Hackers are shifting their focus from "breaking in" to "logging in," according to Cloudflare's 2026 Threat Report.

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Department of Labor Report Defines 5 Key Areas of AI Literacy

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new AI Literacy Framework detailing key aspects of AI literacy as well as "delivery principles" for effective AI literacy training.

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Partnership Adds Snorkl AI Feedback to Math Instruction for Modern Classrooms Project

Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit focused on mastery-based instruction in mathematics, has partnered with AI-powered assessment tool Snorkl to add AI feedback capabilities to MCP's math curriculum.