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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Cloud Security Alliance Issues Recommendations on Using AI for 'Offensive Security'

A new report examines how advanced AI can help perform adversarial testing with red/black teams and provides recommendations for organizations to do just that.

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Verizon Launches Free Scholastic High School Esports League

Through its Verizon Innovative Learning HQ suite of free learning content and resources, Verizon has launched its first-ever scholastic high school esports league. The league opened for registration on Aug. 8 and will run from Sept. 23 to Dec. 13.

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Dyslexic Reading App to Expand to U.S., Wins OpenAI Prize

KOBI, a new reading app for dyslexic learners from Slovenian ed tech company Hopalai, is the winner of the inaugural OpenAI Learning Impact Prize.

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Human Factor Moves to Top Cloud Threat in Cloud Security Alliance Report

The No. 1 cybersecurity threat in the cloud has changed from a couple years ago, according to a new report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), which provided handy mitigation strategies and suggested AI can help (or hurt).

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Report Estimates Cost of AI at Nearly $300K Per Minute

A report from cloud-based data/BI specialist Domo provides a staggering estimate of the minute-by-minute impact of today's generative AI boom.

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Gartner: 30% of Gen AI Projects Will Be Abandoned

Organizations that made early bets on AI may be in for a letdown, the research firm warns.

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2024 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Building the Future-Ready Institution" in K-12 and higher education.

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College Possible Boosts Data Management with StudentTracker Integration

National nonprofit College Possible has announced the integration of StudentTracker for High Schools from the National Student Clearinghouse with its CoPilot student success information platform.

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OpenAI Launching AI-Powered Search Engine

OpenAI has unveiled SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine designed to access information from across the internet in real time. The much-anticipated prototype will provide more organized and meaningful search results by summarizing and contextualizing information rather than returning lists of links.

Report Explores Teacher and Administrator Attitudes on K–12 AI Adoption

K–12 administration software provider Frontline Education recently released a new research brief regarding the use of AI adoption in schools, according to a news release. “Insights into K–12 AI Adoption: Educator Perspectives and Pathways Forward” was developed from the results of the Frontline Research and Learning Institute’s annual survey of district leaders.