Schools’ online surveillance raises parental concerns over student learning, well-being

Parent interviews reveal how monitoring tools can undermine discipline and trust, according to a study by the Center for Democracy and Technology.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 4, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023

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School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

By K-12 Dive staff

PISA to test student motivation, self-regulation in digital learning in 2025

The examination of how students engage with digital tools comes amid a growing body of research into the impact of pandemic virtual learning.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023

What will AI innovation mean for special education services?

While ChatGPT and other AI tools could transform special education management, conference speakers cautioned that humans are still needed.

By Kara Arundel • July 31, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From an Ed Department noncompliance update to a student data privacy lawsuit, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 24?

By Anna Merod • July 28, 2023

With new versions of ChatGPT, improvement is not guaranteed, researchers find

OpenAI responded by extending support for models previously scheduled to sunset.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 27, 2023

Why every community needs resilient schools

How resilient and modern schools ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for communities.

July 24, 2023

Class action lawsuit claims school security software company violated students’ privacy

Two California parents allege that Securly illegally collected their children’s private data without their knowledge and sold it to third parties.

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed Title I cuts to new data on teacher and student use of ChatGPT, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 17?

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023

Scrutiny over TikTok in schools grows

Florida implemented a ban on TikTok in schools, which comes as a new report says social media undermines classroom learning and student wellbeing.

By Naaz Modan • July 21, 2023

Game-based learning platform Kahoot acquired in $1.7B deal

The Oslo, Norway-based ed tech provider’s star rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools in many nations pivoted to remote learning.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2023

MOVEit mass exploit timeline: How the file-transfer service attacks entangled victims

The slow-moving disaster has ensnared some of the world's largest enterprises. Cybersecurity experts expect further damage to come.

By Matt Kapko • July 18, 2023

Teachers increasingly embrace ChatGPT — students not so much

Teacher use of the AI-powered tool grew 13 percentage points from winter to summer, a Walton Family Foundation and Impact Research survey found.

By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2023

Safety first: Buying essential back to school supplies in bulk

School administrators can create safe learning environments on tight budgets with Amazon Business.

July 17, 2023

FTC investigation of OpenAI: What CIOs need to know

The agency’s inquiry is the biggest regulatory challenge to OpenAI since Italy’s ChatGPT ban.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 14, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity

The funds would go toward a three-year pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections for school and library networks.

By Anna Merod • July 13, 2023

Using AI with students starts with digital literacy

Helping students understand artificial intelligence's limitations is key to guiding them in using it effectively, an educational innovation expert says.

By Lauren Barack • July 12, 2023

Districts used 2,591 ed tech tools on average in 2022-23

While the total is on the rise, the number of unique tools used by educators and students is down from last year.

By Anna Merod • July 10, 2023

5 reasons why schools need key control

Discover how key control systems can enhance school security, improve operations, and reduce costs.

By Tim Purpura, VP of Global Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans • July 10, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a Supreme Court ruling’s fallout to a global data breach’s ongoing impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 3?

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

Texas legislature allocates $55M to counter school cybersecurity threats

Influxes in state funding to combat the issue are slowly ramping up nationwide.

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

4 educators detail why their schools are banning student cell phones

Negative behaviors associated with cell phone use and impacts on academic performance are leading some schools to harden their policies.

By Elena Ferrarin • July 6, 2023

4 ways educators are configuring AI for classroom use

Some innovative teachers see generative AI as a tool to produce lesson prompts, help students avoid future digital divides, and more.

By Lauren Barack • July 5, 2023

Teacher retirement fund TIAA hit by MOVEit breach

The financial services firm serves over 5 million clients across the world in academic, government and other nonprofit fields.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2023