Education Technology

Sal Khan: How to navigate AI with Trump’s order

District Administration sits down with Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan to learn his thoughts on Trump's executive order on advancing AI education, and why AI skills are crucial for teachers and students to obtain.

How good is state AI guidance? Depends where you live

Many states that have released AI guidance for schools fail to address critical concerns educators and parents share about the technology.

Why district leaders are struggling to provide AI training

Leaders are taking a do-it-yourself, hands-on approach to AI training. The first step getting teachers comfortable with the technology.

3 ways AI can better serve your students

Artificial intelligence has proven successful in streamlining tasks and personalizing learning. Can it teach students empathy or improve mental health?

ThoughtExchange teams with DA to gather new K12 wisdom

District Administration is now collecting and sharing the latest insights from education leaders with the help of ThoughtExchange.

5 obstacles keeping IT leaders from improving data privacy

Sixty percent of district IT leaders cite time and staffing as their greatest barrier to improving data protection efforts, a new survey suggests.

Here is how to help teachers tackle the fear of AI in K12

Now is the time to equip teachers with the tools they need to feel empowered to use AI and teach alongside it.

The why behind AI in education: How to enhance educator effectiveness

AI can indeed become one of education's most influential tools, provided its use remains thoughtfully embedded within proven instructional frameworks

3 ways cybercriminals are phishing for student data

The education sector is underprepared for cyberattacks and phishing attempts, a new report suggests.

4 ways to avoid burdening teachers with edtech

Most schools use between 10 and 15 apps that serve multiple functions, a new survey suggests. Here's why that can be problematic.

This new tool helps avoid AI-driven plagiarism

Turnitin Clarity allows teachers to view students' writing drafts, whether text was pasted into the document and more.

These 5 cyber threats hurt the most, and how to protect yourself

Investing in the "human element" of cybersecurity goes a long way, a new study from the Center for Internet Security declares. Here's how to get started.

How to target student outcomes through esports

Esports is improving absenteeism and discipline issues in the Brigantine Public School District. How? Because it gets kids excited about coming to school.

How to overcome 3 big edtech hurdles in 2025

At a time when schools are facing budget and resource challenges, the solution for sustaining tech-enabled learning is to "do more with less," new research confirms.

Empowering Students with AI Literacy for the Future: Building AI-Fluent Students

Date & Time: Friday, March 28th at 4 p.m. ET

Artificial Intelligence is changing our students' outlook for the future -- the workforce, job-ready skills, and what it means to be a responsible human. How can we prepare them -- especially when everything changes so fast?

Why digital media literacy is a gift for students now, live from FETC

Arming students with the skills to traverse the internet responsibly is education's latest challenge, says these two leaders live from the Future of Education Technology Conference.

Here are 2 promising ways principals are using AI

AI use among educators has exploded with nearly 60% of K12 principals reporting using AI tools for work. Here's how they're using the technology.

Here’s why this district will never stop outsourcing IT

Over the past 20 years, Okaloosa County Schools hasn't had one obsolete device thanks to its IT outsourcing strategy.

Is it time for K12 to reconsider its take on AI?

One of the greatest controversies surrounding AI is whether or not teachers can regulate academic dishonesty. However, it begs the question: if teachers can use AI, why can't students?

You must ask these questions before purchasing new edtech

Edtech providers are more susceptible to a data breach than you might think. These questions will help you determine whether your district's data is safe in someone else's hands.

Teachers love AI, but they need more guidance from schools

Only 29% of teachers know how to use AI detection tools to check students' work for plagiarism, new research attests. Here's how you could help.

Fewer schools are being targeted by ransomware, research shows

Only one job sector saw a decrease in ransomware attacks compared to 2023's figures compiled by Comparitech: education.

Proactive MTSS: Creating A Student-Centered Framework That Fosters Trust and Care

Date & Time: Thursday, February 13th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, leaders from Perris Elementary School District (CA) and North Shore School District 112 (IL) will share how they're centering student perspectives and experiences in their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to increase their overall responsiveness to their learners’ needs and to more effectively mitigate Tier 2 and 3 concerns. 

Teachers say they want these 2 technologies in their classrooms

If teachers had a say in what technologies belong in their classrooms, they'd ask for interactive displays with advanced features and platforms with ready-made lesson content, a new survey contends. 

Why introducing a smartphone ban worked for this leader

"We wished we had implemented it sooner," says Alabama's 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year, Charles Longshore, of Dothan Preparatory Academy's smartphone ban.

FETC 2025: Yes, technology and human creativity can cooperate

The goal of AI in K12 education should be for teachers and students to achieve synergy between technology and human creativity.

Some strategies and tools for financing technology innovations

When it comes to understanding the actual full cost of technology investments it is key that school leaders’ knowledge and experience go beyond the initial costs of any technology purchase.

‘I As the Genesis’: Self-aware leaders are better at driving change

The path to school improvement begins with one simple but profound realization: “I am the genesis of change," says FETC featured speaker and longtime educator Anthony Hamlet.

Demystifying generative AI: How to lead with purpose

Amid the buzz, it’s easy to lose sight of a critical truth: generative artificial intelligence has transformative potential but requires grounded leadership to unlock its value.

How instructional audio technology can reach more learners

In this school district, instructional audio "levels the playing field" for students, especially its English language learners.

Teachers have different personas around AI. Here’s how to support them

To understand the opportunities and obstacles that will shape the future of AI in the classroom, we must examine teachers’ perceptions, hopes and fears about the emerging technology.

FETC 2025: Reimagining time, space and pace in the classroom

The transformation is necessitated by technology—from the good old Internet to generative AI—that is making traditional teaching obsolete.

How E-Rate can fill ESSER’s gaps for technology services

Without pandemic relief, E-Rate, and a new federally funded pilot program for cybersecurity, can help districts sustain critical tech investments.

FETC 2025 Preview: Maximize Your Experience! Swag, Sessions, Speakers, Social Events and More!

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 7th at 4 pm ET

Get ready to make the most of your time at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (#FETC)! Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by featured FETC speakers, designed to help you unlock the full potential of your experience at the nation’s largest independent edtech event. Explore the infinite possibilities and opportunities to improve the future of teaching and learning through high-quality professional development in tailored tracks to personalize your experience.

Coding curriculum: 8 reasons to pick a new platform

Brownsville ISD needed a more structured and consistent curriculum for our district's fourth- and fifth-grade coding club and its exciting opportunities.