Education Department Releases New Framework for Responsible EdTech Use in Schools
In an Aug. 20 Dear Colleague Letter from Kirsten Baesler, assistant secretary of the United States Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, ED outlin...
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance distinguishing educational technology from recreational screen time, defending appropriate tech integration while acknowledging legitimate concerns about student digital wellness. This provides clarity for districts navigating the balance between digital learning tools and screen time reduction.
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Chronic Absenteeism Requires Community Connection, Not Just Data Systems
If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have told you that chronic absenteeism was a school system's problem to fix. With better data s...
Parental Expectations Emerge as Critical Missing Factor in Academic Achievement
American education has spent decades searching for explanations for declining achievement. Poverty, inequality, school funding, curriculum,...
Student Tracking Technology Expands in Urban School Districts
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