Education Technology
Families are increasingly choosing online public schools, even as research has raised concerns about their academic results.
Mamdani’s administration said the city was paying for far more internet coverage than necessary, and could secure internet service for students who need it at a much lower cost.
With classes starting Sept. 10, school leaders say they’re unable to renew online gradebooks, family communication tools, and other routine software.
Researchers found that simply giving students access to a capable AI tutor did little to ensure they used it for learning. More structured use of the technology showed greater promise.
Pennsylvania lawmakers still haven’t agreed on a statewide rule for cellphones in schools.
Technology was often sold as a shortcut to better learning, but now amid a backlash, schools risk abandoning useful tools along with the bad ones, says ISTE leader Richard Culatta
The backlash to classroom technology is colliding with a basic reality: Many required exams now happen on computers.
The modern education system was built for an economy that rewarded more schooling. AI is forcing students and schools to prepare for a murkier future.
Cognitive scientists say problem-solving and critical thinking depend on deep subject knowledge, not just generic strategies.
Samuels’ comments mark a shift in tone and indicate that the nation’s largest school system is grappling with the AI backlash brewing nationwide.
Students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy say AI is embedded in everything from search engines to schoolwork, raising questions about trust, bias, and overuse.
The proposed bill includes some exceptions, including for students with disabilities.
The legislation is part of a several year effort to boost oversight and cut spending on cyber charter schools.
Adrienne Staten, a teacher at Philadelphia’s Northeast High School, said COVID was the catalyst that led to her embracing artificial intelligence tools.
Starting in March 2025, Philadelphia schools and Penn’s Graduate School of Education are launching a pilot AI training program for teachers and administrators.