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When the Algorithm Reaches Its Limit, Who Steps In?

Two teachers learn what happens when they trust a tool to solve a problem.

Podcast: When the Algorithm Reaches Its Limit, Who Steps In?

Two teachers learn what happens when they trust a tool to solve a problem.

Podcast: Can an Algorithm Replace a Teacher’s Instinct?

Two teachers learn what happens when they trust a tool to solve a problem.

I Tell My Students Writing Is Hard. I Still Ask Them to Do It Anyway.

THE BEAUTIFUL BURDEN OF HARD WORK: Poet and educator katie wills evans, an EdSurge Voices of Change fellow during the 2022-2023 school year, ...

I Went from Rising Senior to Teacher. Here’s What I Learned

A high school student creates an online class for middle schoolers — and gains perspective on teaching.

As Male Teachers Vanish From the Classroom, Schools Look for Ways to Bring Them Back

A new survey of 145 men in the profession points to mentorship, pay and a sense of belonging as the biggest levers for recruitment and retention.

National Survey of Parents Identifies Barriers to Family Well-Being

Money woes continue to confound middle- and lower-income families and keep them from even the simplest benefits, such as spending more time together, ...

Screens in Schools: What the New Screen-Time Debate Means for Educators

I’m a Teacher, and I’m Against Phone Pouches

A well-intended policy has unintended consequences.

The Language Barrier Is the Real Barrier in Edtech

The English-first bias in technology must be addressed.

DOJ Extends Website Accessibility Deadline. Will It Help Schools Get Ready?

The federal government punted enforcement for website and mobile app accessibility. But will schools just end up in the same place later on?

Amid School Techlash, Accessibility Advocates Worry About Exclusion

Lawmakers are rushing to restrict classroom tech—but advocates say failing to give families of students with disabilities a seat at the table will ...

Early Childhood Educators Are Leveling Up at Community Colleges

Research reveals little to no penalty from employers for teachers who earn four-year degrees at community colleges instead of universities.

Early Childhood Educators Are Leveling Up at Community Colleges — and Employers Agree

Research reveals little to no penalty from employers for teachers who earn four-year degrees at community colleges instead of universities.

Anthropic Introduces Claude for Teachers

The AI rollout is the latest effort by a tech giant to win over educators and districts.

We Talk About Whole Children. What About Whole Educators?

We treat early childhood teachers like babysitters instead of the engineers they are. If we want them to stay, we have to invest in the systems that ...

Latest Canvas Attack Shows Schools Still Struggle With Cybersecurity

New Study Cites Growing 'Crisis' of Healthcare Costs on School District Budgets

Will rising healthcare costs affect teacher hiring?

New Study Cites Growing “Crisis” of Healthcare Costs on School District Budgets

Will rising healthcare costs affect teacher hiring?

Educators: Why Are You Thinking of Leaving the Field?

EdSurge wants to hear from educators who have recently left or plan to leave their jobs for another sector.

Math Terrified Me When I Was a Student. That Made Me a Better Teacher.

A novice educator turns her "weakness" into a teaching strength.

Teachers Forge Ahead on Integrating AI

A new report highlights teacher-led adoption, student demand for feedback, and a growing push for tools tailored specifically to the classroom.

Report: School IT Officials Worried About AI Adoption, Cybersecurity

School districts are adopting AI policies more than ever, but a lack of resources, funding and expertise has some still concerned.

A Principal and a Student Reviewed the New ChatGPT for Teens. They Had Plenty to Say

The new offering is promising, but there are some real-world reservations.

Reality Bites: Students Say They Face Stark Challenges After High School

A new national survey finds a widening gap between classroom preparation and postgraduation life.

Quality Concerns Remain as States Invest More Than Ever in Preschool Programs

A new report found states hit an all-time high for both spending and enrollment, but the quality of the programs remains a concern.

Why College Degrees Matter in the Age of AI

Technical skills are changing rapidly. A college education teaches students something more durable.

Student Artists Wrestle with AI’s Promise and Peril

Four student artists map out what artificial intelligence means for their communities today — and 50 years from now.

Which Education Jobs Are Growing the Fastest? Mostly Non-Classroom Roles.

Student support and tech professions are projected to make gains while teaching positions shrink.

Districts Relying More on Data to Identify Gifted Students

Schools are finding new, data-driven ways to re-approach gifted and talented programs -- with a focus on inclusivity.

Surgeon General Advisory Wants Kids to Live ‘Beyond the Confines of Screens’

"As kids get older, it's still important for adults to monitor the level of content and what is being offered to them."

Department of Education Issues Long-Awaited Edtech Guidance for States and Districts

The letter emphasizes outcomes and evidence but stops short of issuing federal regulations.

AI Meets ESL, and Teachers Are Intrigued

Can AI chatbots support K-12 emergent bilingual learners without widening gaps?

The Digital Accessibility Deadline Is Here. Schools Aren’t Ready.

A major digital accessibility deadline that impacts schools and vendors is here. Schools aren’t ready.

The Pandemic Hindered English Learners' Literacy. This Ohio District Is Turning the Tide.

"We want to help the students continue to thrive, and really everything that we're thinking about with our student services is equitable learning ...

On AI Policy, Students Have Plenty to Say

At a gathering in Boston, ‘student senators’ proposed a first-of-its-kind national AI policy for K-12 classrooms.

What TikTok Is Teaching Future Teachers (That We Aren’t)

A new educational epistemology for today's teachers.

I Built the Chemistry Platform I Needed in My Own Classroom

What would chemistry look like if students could do more than read about it?

Screen Time Concerns Lead to Backlash Against Edtech Vetting Process

SCHOOL SOFTWARE SCRUTINY: Legislators have pushed back against cellphones in the classroom but are now focused on ensuring school software on devices ...

Hundreds of Thousands of Eligible Kids Are Waiting for Childcare Assistance

A nationwide investigation reveals massive waitlists for government-funded childcare assistance, leaving low-income families stranded without essential ...

Too Many Tools, Not Enough Impact: Districts Rethink Their Edtech Stacks

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY: A re-examination of digital tools was already underway in districts, as part of curriculum reviews and budget trimming after ...

ISTE+ASCD is Now the International Society for Transforming Education

The education nonprofit drops its combined acronym for a unified brand.

These Hip-Hop Artists Were Already Teaching

A new degree program credentials hip-hop artists to bring communal, real-world learning to the classroom.

From “Hello, World!” to AI: What Skills Actually Prepare Students for the Future?

International Society for Transforming Education Expands its “AI-Ready Graduate” Framework

College Admissions Testing is Returning to Mixed Reactions

Supporters argue that reinstating SAT and ACT test requirements better vet student readiness.

Beyond the Classroom: How School Districts Are Building Real-World Career Pathways

Some school districts are moving well beyond career simulations, partnering instead with clients in the community to give students opportunities to ...

I Built an AI Grading Tool. Then a Student Thanked Me for Words I Didn’t Write.

How to keep teachers in charge when AI does the grading.

Study: The National AI Policy Landscape in K–12 Education

A snapshot of where districts stand on AI and what it reveals.

Reading Scores Continue to Drop for Many Middle Schoolers

Educators say middle schools need the same coherent literacy systems that transformed K-3.