Education Technology

AI and VR: How this leader is navigating both

Communicating a well-thought-out plan is more valuable than restricting AI altogether, says Desert Sands Unified School District Superintendent Kelly May-Vollmar.

How to perform in a booming drone job market

Drone performances are the new fireworks, and they require a unique set of skills. This district is setting the standard with the world's first drone performance team.

5 more AI prompts every administrator should know

Today's prompts cover tasks ranging from scheduling professional development days to drafting your next parent newsletter. 

5 AI prompts every administrator should know

These prompts aim to help you improve administrator effectiveness while supporting your decision-making, not replacing it.

How you can help influence the future of the teacher role

Join a group of K12 leaders and policymakers to forecast the future of AI in education as it influences the role of your teachers.

This principal doesn’t want kids replacing their brains with AI

It's called the 80/20, 20/80 rule. Its purpose: to ensure students learn with AI rather than use it for "cognitive offloading."

4 ways to ensure digital accessibility isn’t an issue

New research suggests that only a fraction of districts are complying with federal digital accessibility standards.

Computer science education can’t exclude AI, research warns

State leaders lack understanding that AI education must be paired with computer science, new research attests. These states are ahead of the curve.

Virtual reality: How to improve instruction—and what comes next

From helping increase student empathy to building immersive curricula, these instructional leaders are solidifying virtual reality as more than just a shiny new toy.

Trump tackles state AI laws as schools juggle new tech

President Donald Trump wants to override state-by-state laws with a federal AI framework that would encourage "innovation."

From hype to integration: Become an AI expert at FETC 2026

Walk away from these two summits with strategies for AI implementation, policy, training and more at FETC 2026.

Cybersecurity preparedness remains uneven, expert warns

District leaders understand that cybersecurity is a prominent issue. Yet, most schools are underprepared for reasons out of their control, according to one expert.

Year in review: Our top stories of 2025

We bring to you the five most popular articles of 2025, allowing you to reconnect with the stories that inspired superintendents' decision-making amid one of the most tumultuous years for public education.

Here is what early AI adopters are learning

Not every district has written AI guidance. But many can share innovative strategies to get the most out of the technology.

How AI will create new K12 opportunities in 2026

In 2026, we'll see everything from increased superintendent vacancies to new, innovative student support strategies.

How Coursera’s latest move shakes up the upskilling movement

High school graduates now have more alternatives to develop skills for the workforce as online options evolve.

Your state’s AI laws might be irrelevant, feds say

A draft executive order would block states from regulating AI, despite the passage of sweeping measures to protect students from harmful AI-generated content.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teachers—for free

The new AI teaching assistant serves only your district, restricting the chatbot from using district data to train its model.

Here is how to define screen time more precisely

Smartphones and social media, edtech and screen-based entertainment carry different risks and opportunities.

How to better fund teaching with technology

Funds are often allocated for short-term or compliance-driven activities, rather than to boost educators' skills

Why your AI policies should read more like guidelines

"The most effective guidelines encourage critical thinking, center the human decision-making and allow for nuance," says Ken Shelton, an edtech thought leader and featured speaker at the 2026 Future of Education Technology Conference.

These districts are spearheading AI policy

With the help of their students, districts are warming up to the idea that AI can enhance learning and instruction.

Here are 5 steps for connecting students’ passion with purpose

A happy, passionate student is an engaged student, says one expert. His project-based learning framework helps schools build such students.

5 concerns students now have about AI

Students worry they'll be accused of cheating while teachers say they aren't receiving enough PD, new research finds

Not all AI is geared for supporting mental health

District leaders must vet purpose-built AI solutions that aim to meet whatever gaps exist in their schools—including student mental health.

The non-instructional ways schools are using AI

Tech leaders are focused on using AI for more than just instruction. The legality of implementing AI remains a challenge.

Why cell phone bans are worth the pushback

Once schools get past the initial spike in disciplinary referrals, leaders will see improvements in test scores, new research confirms.

How to use AI to support learning differences

For starters, it's a good idea to utilize AI platforms that existed before the AI surge in 2022, says one expert.

The top 3 reasons K12 ransomware attacks succeed in education

Phishing has become the most reported tactic for attacks. Here are some ways to strengthen your defenses.

Students now say AI’s potential comes at a price

AI is being used for more than instruction, including for romantic relationships with the technology, new research suggests.

Free AI tools this superintendent wants you to use

Masters guides us through some practical ways of leveraging Google's NotebookLM in ways that are human-centered and research-based to improve academic outcomes.

Digital literacy starts at home—but schools can help

A new and free curriculum helps schools and parents equip students with safe, effective online habits.

The Future of Student Transportation: Delivering Safe, Smarter Experiences with AI

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 4th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, see how AI can transform the school ride into something more than a trip, but into a trusted extension of your classroom that ensures every child you serve—from McKinney-Vento students to daily riders—arrives and leaves school safely, on time, and reliably.

These 2 states are spearheading K12 cybersecurity legislation

State leaders are stepping up to address cybersecurity concerns amid dwindling federal support, new research suggests.

A look at Broward County’s record-breaking AI integration

The district is currently leading the world's largest integration of Microsoft Copilot, and it's already improving instruction.