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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THE Journal Announces 2024 Product of the Year Winners

Seventeen companies were selected as winners for their product achievements.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Expands Automation, Security

Open source solution provider Red Hat has released Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, the latest version of its flagship Linux platform.

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Case Systems Launches Line of K–12 Makerspace Installations

Case Systems recently announced the launch of SALTO, a line of classroom fixtures and installations for K–12 learning spaces like STEM labs, art rooms, and makerspaces. The product line is designed to provide teachers with flexibility and adaptability, enabling them to shift between collaborative and individual learning environments.

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TinkRworks, 1st Maker Space Partner for Hands-on STEAM Learning

STEAM curriculum provider TinkRworks and 1st Maker Space, a provider of customized makerspaces and STEAM labs, have partnered to help foster hands-on learning in STEAM classrooms.  

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

The annual virtual conference from the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal will return on May 7, 2025, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and student success.

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FCC Reports Strong Interest in Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

The Federal Communications Commission has received 2,734 applications totaling $3.7 billion in funding requests from schools, libraries, and consortia for its Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, the agency reported in a recent announcement.

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Windows Server 2025 Now Generally Available

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows Server 2025. The release will enable organizations to deploy applications on-premises, in hybrid setups, or fully in the cloud, the company said.

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Research Teams to Explore and Scale Tech-Supported Learning Approaches

A new network of technology, school systems, and researchers is forming to "better understand and scale innovative learning acceleration approaches" and improve student outcomes.

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Los Angeles Unified School District Adopts VR Learning Platform, Resources

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recently announced a partnership with Avantis Education to bring educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution ClassVR to its students. A news release reports that the district has already deployed more than 16,000 ClassVR headsets as part of the Los Angeles Unified Instructional Technology Initiative.

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Call for Opinions: 2025 Predictions for Education IT

How will the technology landscape in education change in the coming year? We're inviting our readership to weigh in with their predictions, wishes, or worries for 2025.