Want Teachers to Learn How to Use AI for Instruction? Let Them Design the Tools
A pilot program allows teachers to use AI to tackle their classroom problems.
4 Steps to Responsible AI Implementation in Education
Researchers at the University of Kansas Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning (CIDDL) have published a new framework for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence at all levels of education, from preschool through higher education.
AI Has Done Far More Harm Than Good in My Classroom (Opinion)
I keep hearing about the theoretical benefits of AI in education. So far, I’ve only seen its serious downsides.
AI Fuels Increase in Ransomware Attacks Against Schools
Experts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks.
The Brain Drain: How Overreliance on AI May Erode Creativity and Critical Thinking
Just as sedentary lifestyles have reshaped our physical health, our dependence on AI, algorithms, and digital tools is reshaping how we think, and the effects aren’t always positive.
What Will Medicaid Cuts Mean For School Health and Wellness Services?
Lately, Angela Reyes’ oldest daughter talks her ear off. “Sometimes I’m like, ‘I need you to quiet down!’” Reyes laughed. But when the now-12-year-old was a kindergartener, her speech was largely unintelligible. Reyes credited school-based speech therapy for her daughter’s progress and that of her three sons. Reyes and her four children are among the nearly 80 million Americans covered by either M...[Read More]
What’s the Status of Badges? A Mid-Year Check-In at The Badge Summit
Back in February, I attended the Digital Credentials Summit from 1EdTech and wrote a recap of the experience, trying to document the many theories, players and learnings that I observed and met over the three days. A few weeks ago, I got the chance to see a bunch of familiar faces at The Badge Summit in Boulder (as well as many new ones!) Despite the overlap, it was hardly a repeat of February. We...[Read More]
September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced
Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on “Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation” in K-12 and higher education.
How Sci-Fi Taught Me to Embrace AI in My Classroom
This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Growing up as a sci-fi geek, the promise of humanity’s future among the stars was bolstered by artificial intelligence. In “Star Trek,” the ship’s omnipresent computer was a font of knowledge, advice, and could even make a cup of Earl Grey. However, in today’s society, the specter of AI is often port...[Read More]
You’ve Paid for Tutoring. Here’s How to Make Sure It Works.
As districts and states nationwide invest in tutoring, it remains one of the best tools in our educational toolkit, yielding positive impacts on student learning at scale. But to maximize return on investment, both financially and academically, we must focus on improving implementation.
Google Launches Advanced AI Model for Complex Reasoning Tasks
Google has introduced Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, an advanced artificial intelligence model designed for complex reasoning tasks.
The Difference Between Children And Students
Schools long ago broke the world into categories and gamified its study with points, letter grades, and notions of progress and collaboration. Source