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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CoSN: School Staffing Is the Top Hurdle to K-12 Innovation

Hiring and keeping educators and IT staff remains the top challenge for K-12 education in 2025, according to the latest Driving K-12 Innovation Report from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

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Microsoft Transitioning Away from HoloLens Mixed Reality Hardware

Microsoft has confirmed that hardware development for its HoloLens mixed reality headset has officially come to an end.

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Cloud Security Alliance Calls for Reassessment of AI Development in the Face of DeepSeek Debut

Organizations must reassess traditional approaches to AI development in light of DeepSeek AI's disruptive debut, according to the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).

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OpenAI to Consolidate AI Models with GPT-5 Launch

OpenAI has canceled plans to release its o3 model, opting instead for a "simplified" product lineup centered on its upcoming GPT-5 product.

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New ParentSquare Feature Streamlines School Payments

Digital engagement company ParentSquare has introduced ParentSquare Pay, a school payments solution for its flagship communication platform.

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New OpenAI Agent Turns ChatGPT into a Research Analyst

OpenAI has unveiled a new "Deep Research" feature that enhances ChatGPT with the capabilities of a "research analyst" that automates time-consuming research by retrieving, analyzing, and synthesizing online information.

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New Training Program Focuses on Transforming Education Through High-Quality Project-Based Learning

The Buck Institute for Education/PBL Works has launched a new year-long professional development program designed to help educators and administrators in New York City transform education using project-based learning (PBL).

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Registration Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education: Thriving in the Age of AI

Tech Tactics in Education has officially opened registration for its May 7 virtual conference on "Thriving in the Age of AI." The annual event, brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, offers hands-on learning and interactive discussions on the most critical technology issues and practices across K–12 and higher education.

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Report: As Ransomware Payoffs Decline, Attackers Change Tactics

Actors are changing tactics as they collect less money from ransomware payoffs, according to a new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm.

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3 in 4 Administrators Expect a Security Incident to Impact Their School This Year

In an annual survey from education identity platform Clever, 74% of administrators admitted that they believe a security incident is likely to impact their school system in the coming year. That's up from 71% who said the same last year.