k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

BenQ , a global leader in interactive display and education technology, is displaying its newest generation of classroom solutions at ISTELive, reinforcing its commitment to transforming the digital learning experience through innovation in accessibility, technology, solutions, and partnerships.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Cot, assistant director of educational technology for the Massachusetts education department. From Sprawl to Strategy When Executive Director, IT Services Eric Hileman joined Oklahoma City Public Schools in 2012, the IT department followed a lock and block mentality, limiting access to tech as a form of control.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

Goyette’s arrival is noted for marking the beginning of a new era, bringing innovation, uniformity, and central control to the district’s technology infrastructure. His team aimed to ensure that every school was using the same systems and processes, thereby advancing the students’ access to technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

So to see a kid being able to take a comedy exercise, which feels light and accessible and not too heavy, they can let their guard down and take a big swing like that.” “Young people right now are living in a world where those experiences are often held up in the spotlight and politicized,” Gethard said. “So

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. million in the fall of 2011. It has to be AA rated or we don’t buy it.”

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

But what’s most interesting is the set of skills that are now more accessible for students to add to their toolkit — the kinds of things AI is surprisingly good at helping students develop. How is AI shifting the role of the educator in today’s classrooms? It has disrupted the value of certain skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand. A Statewide Push for Computer Science To address these challenges and ensure students are well-prepared for both the local and global economies, a partnership of stakeholders developed the Utah Computer Science Education Master Plan in 2019.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

These disparities don’t reflect differences in ability, they reflect differences in access. How Redlining and Gentrification Influence Education Policies This modern funding pattern isn’t accidental; it echoes a much older system of structural exclusion. And if that weren’t enough, I’m now navigating this very system as a parent.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” Leverage accessible tools.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Research shows that it can also be difficult to access these courses, though, especially for students of color and those from lower income areas. This data has broadened education researchers understanding of dual enrollment programs, including how access varies from state to state and which subjects are the most crucial for dual enrollment.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Partly, these schools are successful because they can access public money while retaining the unique character of an independent school, he added. The dangers were significant.

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Teacher Cast

JULY 13, 2025

Their interactive displays, now EDLA-certified, enable seamless Google Workspace access and are protected by AWS. At ISTELive, BenQ showcased innovative classroom solutions prioritizing integration, security, and usability for teachers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” It really showed me the benefit of technology. That kind of turned the knob in my head to make me see the possibilities of education technology.

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Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

By providing clear direction and support, the government is empowering schools to explore the potential of this technology to reduce workload and enhance learning for all. You can access the full guidance here , and the support materials here. Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

My original vision was simply to help Black students and their families better navigate the public education system. I imagined a space where parents could access tools, attend workshops and learn how to advocate for their children in schools that often silenced or sidelined them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. Research shows that over 80% of students believe technology enhances their educational experience.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

Generative AI is also becoming more accessible on different platforms with the integration of Meta AI to WhatsApp, a cross-platform messaging app. Ultimately, this list provides a glimpse of what some undergraduate business students are dabbling with and educators should consider trying them out.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Experts often hope that new technology will close achievement gaps and improve access for students in rural communities and those from lower income families or in other marginalized groups, Hayes says. Typically, though, it does the opposite. But in this study, there seemed to be few social disparities.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

The APA presented a list of recommendations for children and adolescents as they traverse AI, including encouraging appropriate uses of the technology like brainstorming; limiting access to violent and graphic content; and urging adults to remind the children any information found through AI may not be accurate.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

Generative AI is also becoming more accessible on different platforms with the integration of Meta AI to WhatsApp, a cross-platform messaging app. Ultimately, this list provides a glimpse of what some undergraduate business students are dabbling with and educators should consider trying them out.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2025

We are staying ahead of them, with a robust security posture that will scale as education technology evolves. When teachers deliver live instruction, they only access the student data they need—such as a student’s first and last name, IEP status, or participation data—within secure, role-based systems.

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Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 8, 2025

Don’t forget, teachers and schools can get access to canva for free with their education licence. How to Record a Video in Canva The Whiteboard Blog - Education, Technology, AI and Science CPD and Support

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Over the next three years, the initiative will provide equitable access to state-of-the-art AI tools and comprehensive professional development for K-12 districts nationwide. River Valley School District inPennsylvaniahas been selected as the first partner to bring this vision to life.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Creative coding introduces these capabilities in ways that are accessible, culturally relevant and engaging for today's learners. Professional Development and the Path Forward For creative coding to thrive in classrooms, educators need support to build their own skills and confidence.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2025

All Eyes on California In 2021, California unveiled its plan to provide universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds as well as expand access to income-eligible 3-year-olds by the 2025-2026 school year. It’s important to continue examining why families are choosing TK or not, especially if there are accessibility concerns.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2025

That lack of access is coupled with a rising cost for some families, including a Montana-based survey respondent that stated in a rural area, child care is very hard to find, and rates are not competitive because they dont have to be. It ebbs and flows somewhat, but its never a level that we would consider to be acceptable.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps? As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. Research shows that well-resourced schools often gain the most from new technology, leaving others at risk of falling further behind.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2025

California started with a phased approach in the 2021-2022 school year, shooting for this current school year for all 4-year-olds to have access to the state's free transitional kindergarten program. Colorado rolled out its free, universal pre-K program in the fall of 2023.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Ten years ago, EdTech: Focus on K12 published a list of blogs that covered all things relating to educational technology. Over the past decade, that list has become an honored tradition for our community, changing with the times to feature education IT influencers, podcasts and more.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce? Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy. Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy. Computer science is essential, not optional.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2025

And experts say it’s part of a broader effort to undermine public education. Librarians have been on the forefront of efforts to protect access to books in school libraries, and experts from two library organizations recently released their analysis on the state of book bans.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Access to educational content is more predictive for learning, for academic outcomes and social outcomes. I see [PBS programming] as a resource for those that may not have access to other material goods,” says Rachel Barr, professor and chair of the department of psychology at Georgetown University.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

It has also largely been adopted in homeschool techniques, another education avenue that has been on the rise. And for many families, choosing Montessori — or not — simply comes down to what is most accessible. After all, the most common child care arrangement in the U.S. is leaning on family, friends and neighbors for support. “In

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

What aspects of the program have been most valuable in supporting educators and students? Martin: One of the most valuable aspects of the program has been having direct access to tools and channels that allow us to quickly report and escalate social media posts that cause significant disruptions in school.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

At Microsoft, she leads partnerships with premier higher education institutions across New England, helping them accelerate AI innovation, modernize infrastructure, transform data strategies, and strengthen cybersecurity postures—all in service of their ultimate stakeholders: the students.

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