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.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Harvard Innovation Labs venture AllHere have released the AI-driven "educational co-pilot" digital platform Ed, a tool available 24-7 to help support student learning beyond the school day.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/26/24
As part of its recent "Reimagine Education" 2024 conference, Microsoft Education released its "AI in Education" special report containing research insights, resources, and recommendations for tapping into the advantages — and caveats — of using AI.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/25/24
Cybersecurity and managed technology services company Vinson has collaborated with K–12 cybersecurity organization K12 SIX to release a free online survey tool for districts and schools to assess their cybersecurity preparations.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/21/24
Entrepreneurial nonprofit education organization Build has introduced "FamBiz CEO Simulation Game" for students in grades 7-12, designed to teach how to transform a family business into an entrepreneurship.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/21/24
Professional education development company Edthena has launched an AI Accelerator program, including the "AI Coach by Edthena" platform to assist K–12 teachers with professional development.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/20/24
Through a partnership between Verizon and Digital Promise, 34 Title I schools will join Verizon's 2024-25 Innovative Learning Schools (ILS) program to provide technology, internet access, and professional development as part of its Citizen Verizon initiative.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/19/24
Education equity organization Lumina Foundation has awarded grants to seven higher learning institutions or agencies as part of its "Great Admissions Redesign" challenge. The grants will help fund initiatives that seek to "reduce barriers to admission and promote inclusivity."
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/19/24
At its annual "Reimagine Education" 2024 digital conference, Microsoft Education announced several new features of its AI and security tools aimed to assist teachers and help prepare students for future careers in which AI will play a prominent part.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/18/24
In the recently released "Extending the Runway: A 50-State Analysis of Middle School Career Exploration," nonprofit education organizations American Student Assistance (ASA) and the Education Strategy Group (ESG) report there is a vast difference between states that value the idea of middle school career exploration and those who have created guidelines and accountability at the state level for districts and schools implementing it.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/14/24
Education strategy and policy consulting firm ILO Group has released a new "Framework for Implementing Artificial Intelligence in K–12 Education" to provide comprehensive information and resources to educators and state leaders on adopting AI technology.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 03/12/24