ED Abruptly Cancels ESSER Funding Extensions

The Department of Education has moved to close the door on COVID relief funding for schools, declaring that "extending deadlines for COVID-related grants, which are in fact taxpayer funds, years after the COVID pandemic ended is not consistent with the Department’s priorities and thus not a worthwhile exercise of its discretion."

Office of Educational Technology, National Center for Education Statistics Fall Victim to ED Cuts

The U.S. Department of Education has announced cuts of nearly half of its staff, numbering more than 1,300 workers, according to AP reporting. While official details on the cuts are not available, early commentary on LinkedIn has revealed drastic cuts in the areas of educational technology and data.

Microsoft Shutting Down Skype

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue service for its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025.

Research: 1 in 3 Kids Use AI for Learning

In a survey of parents with children aged 8 or younger, nearly a third of respondents (29%) said their child has used AI for school-related learning, according to a new report from Common Sense Media.

AI Can Help Educators Avoid the Mistakes of the Past or Repeat Them

Generative AI is already shaping the future of education, but its true potential is only beginning to unfold.

New Turnitin Product Offers AI-Powered Writing Tools with Instructor Guardrails

Academic integrity solution provider Turnitin has launched Turnitin Clarity, a paid add-on for Turnitin Feedback Studio that provides a composition workspace for students with educator-guided AI assistance, AI-generated writing feedback, visibility into integrity insights, and more.

Not All Tech Is Created Equal: Transforming Classrooms with Purposeful Technology

Classrooms will always be places where students build relationships, develop critical thinking skills, and grow into who they’re going to be as adults and citizens. Technology should be a tool to support these goals.

CIS Study Finds 82% of K-12 Organizations Experienced Cyber Threat Impacts in the Past 18 Months

A new report from the Center for Internet Security highlights the increasing sophistication, frequency, and impact of cyber attacks against K-12 schools.

Mississippi Department of Education Approves Imagine Learning Resources for Statewide Adoption

The Mississippi Department of Education has added Imagine Learning's Imagine IM and Traverse solutions to its list of state-adopted high-quality instructional materials.

For Ed Tech Leaders, Student Data Privacy Is Critical — But Missing from the Job Description

A new report from CoSN examines gaps and opportunities in student data privacy at schools and districts across the country.

Estonia to Roll Out ChatGPT Edu for all Secondary Schools

In a nationwide artificial intelligence program dubbed "AI Leap 2025," the country of Estonia plans to provide free access to leading AI applications for all secondary school students and teachers. The initiative will launch with a rollout of ChatGPT Edu to 20,000 high school students in grades 10-11 and their 3,000 teachers, beginning Sept. 1.

New & Upcoming K–12 Grants