History shows rapid tech rollouts in schools rarely yield lasting gains. MIT researcher Justin Reich urges a cautious, evidence-based approach as educators experiment with artificial intelligence.

Texas lawmakers approved a plan to replace the STAAR test with three shorter exams throughout the school year. But parents, educators and experts worry the change could actually increase testing pressure, since the end-of-year exam will still weigh heavily in school accountability ratings.

Technology is "a lever for equity and empowerment—not just for students, but for educators, too," says Whitney Criswell, Leadhership speaker and digital learning coach.