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Watch & Learn: New York Charter School Adopts Smart Building Technology #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #newworldpreparatory #charterschool #smartbuilding #statenisland #k8education https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240878631893598208&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWatch & Learn: New York Charter School Adopts Smart Building TechnologyNew World Preparatory charter school on Staten Island, N.Y., serves 840 K–8 students across two campuses. Construction of a new main campus was completed in March 2026 and includes a robust...
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Formal Assessment Examples: Types and When to Use Them #EdTech #TeachingandLearning #assessmentformats #educationalevaluation #learningevidence #testdesign #formativeassessment https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240797127616233472&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsFormal Assessment Examples: Types and When to Use ThemChoosing the right formal assessment format is one of the most important decisions in assessment design. The format determines the kind of evidence learners produce, how reliably it can be scored,...
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Cybersecurity incidents hit over 50% of schools and districts in past year #EdTech #SchoolITandSecurity #cybersecurity #schoolleaders #phishingattacks #databreach #educationtech https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240781915974533120&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsCybersecurity incidents hit over 50% of schools and districts in past yearSome 87% of school leaders reported phishing or email compromises, a report from top cybersecurity groups found.
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Tech & Learning’s Northeast Regional Leadership Summit Takeaways: Spotlight On Career-Connected Education #EdTech #AI #careerconnected #workforcedevelopment #educationpartnerships #universityatbuffalo #northeastleadership https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240766378980671488&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsTech & Learning’s Northeast Regional Leadership Summit Takeaways: Spotlight On Career-Connected EducationConnecting Schools with Industry Partners Stacey Johnson, Director of Workforce and Industry Partnerships, Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships at the University at Buffalo, led this session...
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Digital Check-Ins and the Collective Joy Framework with Kimberly Tsai – Easy EdTech Podcast 394 #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #kimberlytsai #digitalcheckins #collectivejoy #easydtechpodcast https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240766273791721472&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsDigital Check-Ins and the Collective Joy Framework with Kimberly Tsai – Easy EdTech Podcast 394Explore how Kimberly Tsai helps teachers bring more joy to schools with daily habits, time-saving tech, and digital check-ins. The post Digital Check-Ins and the Collective Joy Framework with...
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Survey: Organizations Report Positive ROI on AI Investments, Yet Data Readiness and Oversight Lag Behind #EdTech #AI #aiinvestments #datareadiness #furtherai #enterpriseai #aisurvey https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240582498076065792&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsSurvey: Organizations Report Positive ROI on AI Investments, Yet Data Readiness and Oversight Lag BehindAccording to a survey by data and AI services provider Further, enterprises are reporting benefits from artificial intelligence even as their data preparation and oversight processes remain...
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3 California districts under federal probe for ethnic studies materials #EdTech #EducationPolicy #california #ethnicstudies #federalprobe #studentprivacy #curriculum https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240613401720520704&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.news3 California districts under federal probe for ethnic studies materialsThe Education Department targeted curriculum activities under student privacy laws, calling the materials "invasive questionnaires." 
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How IT Teams Ensure Modern Classroom Tools Are Safe #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #k12education #classroomtech #aitools #schoolit #edtechsecurity https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240601785746587648&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsHow IT Teams Ensure Modern Classroom Tools Are SafeIt’s a scenario every K–12 IT leader knows well. A teacher discovers a new tool they’re excited about, whether it’s an artificial intelligence platform or a new software application, and wants to use...
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Microsoft Expands AI Security Platform to Address Agentic AI Security Risks #EdTech #AI #microsoft #aisecurity #projectperception #agenticai #cyberrisks https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240536559214919680&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsMicrosoft Expands AI Security Platform to Address Agentic AI Security RisksMicrosoft is expanding the scope of its AI-powered Project Perception security platform to address the growing concern that AI agents may have access to sensitive information and systems, yet don't...
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Tabs in Google Docs: 5 Ways Teachers Can Stay Organized #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #googledocs #teacherorganization #digitalplanning #worksmarternotharder https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240536543989596160&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsTabs in Google Docs: 5 Ways Teachers Can Stay OrganizedThe post Tabs in Google Docs: 5 Ways Teachers Can Stay Organized appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Ever opened several Google Docs just to finish one task? You find the plan, then go looking for...
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Writing a AI Policy for Primary Schools: A Practical Guide #EdTech #AI #aiinprimary #schoolpolicy #englandschools #educationalai #policyguide https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240505954586591232&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWriting a AI Policy for Primary Schools: A Practical GuideAround half of schools in England still don’t have a formal AI policy in place and if you work in primary, a primary school AI policy may well be further down the list than that. Most schools are in...
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What Gets Counted Gets Counseled #EdTech #StudentWellbeing #highschoolpathways #careerexploration #schoolaccountability #studentchoices #posthighschool https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240429055709544448&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhat Gets Counted Gets CounseledBy Bruno V. Manno Students and parents want to explore more than one path after high school. School accountability systems haven’t caught up. More students and families are asking about...
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Yesterday's most popular story: Kids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier Adults #EdTech #StudentWellbeing #preschoollearning #socialemotional #happieradults #childdevelopment #longtermeffects https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240030349977976832&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsKids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier AdultsPreschool social-emotional learning paid off nearly 20 years later, shaping healthier, happier young adults. The post Kids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier Adults appeared first on...
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An Audit Finds Serious Flaws in Research on AI in Education  #EdTech #AI #aiineducation #educationaltechnology #metaanalysis #classroomai #studentlearning https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240429075733151744&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsAn Audit Finds Serious Flaws in Research on AI in Education Does artificial intelligence help students learn? That’s a question many teachers and parents want answered, as the new educational technology is rapidly spreading in classrooms.  Normally,...
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Week In Review: Supreme Court eyes K-12 admissions policies #EdTech #EducationPolicy #supremecourt #k12education #clarkcountyschools #dieselprices #admissionspolicy https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240413880860278784&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWeek In Review: Supreme Court eyes K-12 admissions policiesWe’re rounding up last week’s news, from high diesel prices hurting budgets to a leadership spotlight on Nevada’s Clark County School District.
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What is TryHackMe and How Can I Use It To Teach? #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #tryhackme #cybersecurity #ethicalhacking #onlinelearning #infosec https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240413782466101248&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhat is TryHackMe and How Can I Use It To Teach?TryHackMe is an online cybersecurity training platform that teaches identifying vulnerabilities and investigating cyber attack skills through interactive lessons, challenges, and simulated hacking...
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The Art of Storytelling to Engage Students #EdTech #TeachingandLearning #storytelling #studentengagement #education #classroom #teachingtips https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240336807479214080&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsThe Art of Storytelling to Engage StudentsHave you ever connected your lesson with your students to a personal experience or a story you witnessed? If not, you should. Watch the engagement in the students’ eyes as they lean into the story...
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White Working Class Educational Disadvantage #EdTech #EquityandInclusion #whiteworkingclass #educationaldisparity #ukeducation #studentoutcomes #socioeconomic https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240198819554263040&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhite Working Class Educational DisadvantageReading time, 3 minutes: Why does disadvantage deepen as white working class students move through school? Disadvantaged white British students experience some of the weakest educational outcomes...
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Kids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier Adults #EdTech #StudentWellbeing #preschoollearning #socialemotional #happieradults #childdevelopment #longtermeffects https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=240030349977976832&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsKids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier AdultsPreschool social-emotional learning paid off nearly 20 years later, shaping healthier, happier young adults. The post Kids Who Learned This in Preschool Became Happier Adults appeared first on...
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Teachers spend about 8 hours per week on student well-being #EdTech #StudentWellbeing #studentmentalhealth #teachercare #randanalysis #wellbeingfocus #educationchallenges https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=239512781009715200&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsTeachers spend about 8 hours per week on student well-beingNearly all surveyed teachers said they provide student mental health supports, but half say this task has recently become harder, a Rand Corp. analysis says.
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Can the New Federal Voucher Program Help Public Schools? #EdTech #EducationPolicy #federalvoucher #publicschool #tutoringaccess #democratdecision https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=239435504733388800&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsCan the New Federal Voucher Program Help Public Schools?Democrats and public school advocates have until the end of the year to make a tough decision: Whether to embrace a Republican program that might help some public-school families pay for things like...
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This week's most popular story: Imitation Sparks Inspiration #EdTech #TeachingandLearning #creativity #studentart #originality #imitation #inspiration https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=239154053228003328&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsImitation Sparks InspirationWe often encourage students to be creative, think outside the box, and find their own voice. But what if one of the best ways to cultivate originality is to begin with imitation? Creativity rarely...
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Trump admin says English learner, other minority protections ‘not enforceable’ #EdTech #EducationPolicy #trumpadministration #englishlearners #chevrondoctrine #supremecourt2024 #minorityrights https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=239138492473409536&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsTrump admin says English learner, other minority protections ‘not enforceable’Seven federal resources are also being reviewed as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.
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What Happens to High-Impact Tutoring When the Pandemic Money Is Gone? #EdTech #EquityandInclusion #highimpacttutoring #pandemicrelief #studentachievement #educationfunding #schooldistricts https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238643698684919808&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhat Happens to High-Impact Tutoring When the Pandemic Money Is Gone?Pandemic relief money paid for a big expansion of high-impact tutoring in schools. That money is gone, and districts now face a hard question: how to keep a tool proven to help students. Some...
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The Essential Learning Devices and Technology for Special Education Classrooms #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #assistivedevices #specialeducation #aactech #educationaltools #classroomtech https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238612799222185984&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsThe Essential Learning Devices and Technology for Special Education ClassroomsAssistive devices for special needs students have improved dramatically over the last decade. Ask a Tech Teacher has a summary of the current status: Why the right technology matters AAC...
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What is Tapestry and How Can Teachers Use it? #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #tapestry #cyplatform #virtualtours #culturalheritage #immersiveexperiences https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238954309910265856&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhat is Tapestry and How Can Teachers Use it?Tapestry is a free platform providing immersive cultural heritage experiences: high-quality, guided 3D virtual tours of notable sites worldwide with historical, natural, or archeological importance....
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Why Hands-On Crafts Are the Ultimate Screen-Free Break for Students #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #handsoncrafts #screenfree #studentwellbeing #digitaldetox #creativebreaks https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238954337101938688&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhy Hands-On Crafts Are the Ultimate Screen-Free Break for StudentsIn an era when students spend hours each day staring at glowing screens, the simple act of making something with their hands offers a powerful antidote to digital overload. Hands-on crafts provide a...
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One Cart for Your Whole School: Ordering School Supplies for Everyone in Your Building #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #schoolsupply #educationtech #classroomtools #libraryneeds #educatorhelp https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=239000400726851584&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsOne Cart for Your Whole School: Ordering School Supplies for Everyone in Your BuildingOrdering school supplies for a classroom, library, after school program, or whole building? See how educators in every role can save time. The post One Cart for Your Whole School: Ordering School...
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Yesterday's most popular story: Report: Cyber Attacks Increasingly Exploit Trusted Workplace Tools #EdTech #SchoolITandSecurity #ontinue #cybersecurity #workplacetools #phishingattacks #threatintelligence https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238785430495952896&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsReport: Cyber Attacks Increasingly Exploit Trusted Workplace ToolsIn its latest threat intelligence report, Ontinue found that attackers are increasingly using trusted workplace tools to trick users into giving them access to enterprise networks.
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This Las Vegas-area superintendent wants all students to graduate with ‘marketable assets’ #EdTech #LeadershipandOperations #lasvegaseducation #jhoneebert #studentopportunities #marketableassets #realworldexperience https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238954407352336384&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsThis Las Vegas-area superintendent wants all students to graduate with ‘marketable assets’Superintendent Jhone Ebert sees a variety of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience across the nation’s fifth-largest district.
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How K–12 Districts Can Use Student Voices To Guide Ed Tech Purchases #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #k12education #studentinput #edtechbuying #learningenhancement #schoolprocurement https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238789290526507008&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsHow K–12 Districts Can Use Student Voices To Guide Ed Tech PurchasesAlthough K–12 school districts spend billions on educational technology, often students are left out of the tech buying process. But including students in procurement decisions can boost learning and...
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Report: Cyber Attacks Increasingly Exploit Trusted Workplace Tools #EdTech #SchoolITandSecurity #ontinue #cybersecurity #workplacetools #phishingattacks #threatintelligence https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238785430495952896&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsReport: Cyber Attacks Increasingly Exploit Trusted Workplace ToolsIn its latest threat intelligence report, Ontinue found that attackers are increasingly using trusted workplace tools to trick users into giving them access to enterprise networks.
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Tulsa Public Schools will close or consolidate 17 schools in 2027-28 #EdTech #LeadershipandOperations #tulsaschools #oklahomadistrict #schoolclosures #studentdecline #educationreform https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238770173669015552&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsTulsa Public Schools will close or consolidate 17 schools in 2027-28The school board approved the sweeping changes after the Oklahoma district lost about a fifth of its student population in the last decade.
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Drone Education Programs Prepare Students for a Future in Flight #EdTech #AI #droneeducation #eastridgehigh #floridaaviation #cteprogram #futureofflight https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238727901023830016&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsDrone Education Programs Prepare Students for a Future in FlightWhen, in 2020, the principal of East Ridge High School in Lake County, Fla., considered adding an aviation pathway to the school’s career and technical education (CTE) program, she sought advice from...
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Yesterday's most popular story: We’re Teaching Kids to Read. Are We Teaching Them to Think? #EdTech #TeachingandLearning #worldwar1 #criticalthinking #educationreform #barrieolson #childdevelopment https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238260524322652160&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWe’re Teaching Kids to Read. Are We Teaching Them to Think?By Barrie Olson My son, Asher, is 11. Last week he asked me what started World War I. I didn’t answer right away. “An archduke was assassinated” is true, but it’s also the kind of answer that closes...
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Six History and Social Studies Resources Worth Revisiting #EdTech #Research #socialstudies #educationalresources #historyeducation #teachingstrategies #curriculumdevelopment https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238612886102999040&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsSix History and Social Studies Resources Worth RevisitingSocial studies has a way of getting pushed to the side. In some of the schools where I worked, it was the subject teachers squeezed in after reading, or didn’t…
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Inside the science of reading approach to literacy instruction #EdTech #EquityandInclusion #scienceofreading #literacyinstruction #teachersupports #educationchallenges #youngerstudents https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238597606991724544&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsInside the science of reading approach to literacy instructionSchools still face obstacles with the popular approach, including that implementation and teacher supports focus mainly on younger students.
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We’re Teaching Kids to Read. Are We Teaching Them to Think? #EdTech #TeachingandLearning #worldwar1 #criticalthinking #educationreform #barrieolson #childdevelopment https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238260524322652160&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWe’re Teaching Kids to Read. Are We Teaching Them to Think?By Barrie Olson My son, Asher, is 11. Last week he asked me what started World War I. I didn’t answer right away. “An archduke was assassinated” is true, but it’s also the kind of answer that closes...
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Why the Jump to Kindergarten Is So Hard — and How to Fix It #EdTech #LeadershipandOperations #kindergartentransition #prektok #childhooddevelopment #ohioeducation #socialdynamics https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238475220803911680&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsWhy the Jump to Kindergarten Is So Hard — and How to Fix ItThe transition from pre-K to kindergarten can be overwhelming for many children, as they face longer school days, more structured learning and trickier social dynamics. In one study from Ohio State...
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High schoolers oppose full-day cellphone bans amid safety concerns #EdTech #StudentWellbeing #cellphoneban #studentvoice #schoolsafety #policyconsultation #emergencyprotocols https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=238429286170624000&via=bluesky

educationtechnology.newsHigh schoolers oppose full-day cellphone bans amid safety concernsA new report suggests policymakers should consult with students before imposing restrictions, which should have clear emergency protocols and accommodations.