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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Classroom Furniture Giveaway Seeks Dream Learning Space Design

Educators have a chance to design their ideal K-12 learning space in a contest recently announced by classroom furniture manufacturer KI.

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NIST's U.S. AI Safety Institute to Collaborate with Anthropic and OpenAI on AI Research

The U.S. AI Safety Institute, part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is partnering with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI to collaborate on AI safety research, testing, and evaluation.

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Application Window for FCC Cybersecurity Pilot to Open Sept. 17

The application filing window for the Federal Communications Commission Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program will be open from Sept. 17 to Nov. 1, 2024.

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California AI Watermarking Bill Supported by OpenAI

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, is backing a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content in the form of a digital "watermark." The proposed legislation, known as the "California Digital Content Provenance Standards" (AB 3211), aims to ensure transparency in digital media by identifying content created through artificial intelligence. This requirement would apply to a broad range of AI-generated material, from harmless memes to deepfakes that could be used to spread misinformation about political candidates.

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Anthropic Offers Cautious Support for New California AI Regulation Legislation

Anthropic has announced its support for an amended version of the "Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act," California’s Senate Bill 1047 (SB 1047), because of revisions to the bill the company helped to influence — but not without some reservations.

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New Unified Teams App Brings Together Work, Personal, and EDU Accounts

Microsoft's unified Teams app, in preview since March, is now available for Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS users.

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FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Update: Administrative Window Opens Aug. 26

The Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) has just released information on how to begin making administrative updates to prepare the user permissions necessary for the Federal Communications Commission Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.

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McGraw Hill Introduces 2 Gen AI Tools for K–12, Higher Ed Students

Global education company McGraw Hill has added two new generative artificial intelligence tools to help personalize learning experiences for both K–12 and higher ed students, according to a news release.

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Cyber Acoustics Unveils Headset for K–12 Classrooms

Edtech manufacturer Cyber Acoustics recently announced the AC-6014 USB-C Headset, designed for use in K–12 and virtual classrooms. The news comes on the heels of three recent USB-C product announcements, including two headsets with a microphone and one without.

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Microsoft Loop Collaboration Platform Gets a Revamp

Microsoft Loop, the online collaborative platform in Microsoft 365, is getting an upgrade with new features and an overall redesign.