Briefings

E-rate doesn’t pay for this important area of edtech—yet

Cybersecurity has soared to the top of most districts' top tech concerns. But IT leaders can't use an important source of federal funding, E-rate, to cover the increasing costs of protecting district data. 

How educators can help shape the best edtech

It's this leader's job to ensure that new edtech products meet the demands and expectations of those using such technologies: the educators.

Social-emotional assessments: Things you need to know before implementation

Are the items written with language appropriate for the intended audience? Is the assessment reliable across diverse groups of respondents? Here's some research on how to choose the right assessment for your students.

5 promising ways AI improves instruction or administrative tasks

Additionally, a new report suggests LMS platforms are the "cornerstone of learning," followed by these popular technologies.

On the move: Districts are locking in new leaders

Nearly a dozen K12 districts chose new leaders over the past week, with many educators stepping into the superintendency for the first time.

Book bans are surging after last school year

Unprecedented number of challenges came predominantly from far-right activists targeting stories of race, sexuality and gender identity.

DA 100 education influencers: Diane Doersch

The senior director of information technology at Digital Promise, which brings together solutions across research, practice and technology to shape the future of learning and advance equitable education systems, Doersch is also the board chair of the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN).

A chat with 2025’s National Principal of the Year

Successful leadership involves building a community of trust, pride and collaboration. Here's how this nationally recognized leader is doing just that.

How to give students power to make important decisions

The Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union on Vermont's Canadian border took the extra step of letting high school students help craft its portrait of a graduate."

DA 100 education influencers: Jeff McCoy

Associate superintendent of academics at Greenville County Schools (S.C.), McCoy oversees a multimillion-dollar annual budget while specializing in curriculum development, project management and software training.

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