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What the Rise of AI in College Admissions Means for Equity and Empathy

April 23, 2026

AI is reshaping college admissions—not by replacing people, but by helping institutions see students more clearly, act earlier, and build …

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AI, Safety, and the “Walled Garden”: A Practical Path Forward for K–12

April 22, 2026

Deledao’s Dave Barclay on balancing innovation and protection, the rise of AI literacy, and what responsible AI really looks like …

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Why “Walking the Halls” Still Matters — and How District Leaders Can Do It at Scale

April 21, 2026

The real advantage may be what leaders notice next. GUEST COLUMN | by Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D. There’s an old …

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The Readiness Gap

April 20, 2026

What AI is exposing about career preparation. GUEST COLUMN | by Velina Lee Artificial intelligence didn’t create the readiness gap …

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The AI Lessons Classrooms Haven’t Learned Yet

April 07, 2026

As students embrace AI tools faster than schools can adapt, a widening gap is emerging between how learning happens in …

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From Fragmentation to Flow in Education

April 02, 2026

Todd Brekhus on unifying data, AI, and curriculum to help teachers act on insights in real time. INTERVIEW | by …

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The EdTech Awards 2026 Finalists & Winners Announced

March 31, 2026

Congratulations to edtech’s best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters! Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2026 have been announced to …

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The Hidden Cost of Not Moving Up the Teacher Pay Scale: My $100,000 Mistake

March 27, 2026

How tech-focused graduate coursework can help teachers reclaim time, improve instruction, and move up the pay scale faster. GUEST COLUMN …

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How to Fix the Digital Ghosting Epidemic

March 24, 2026

Students may be physically present but mentally gone. To fight “digital ghosting,” schools need a smarter approach to device use, …

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Connected or Left Behind: Reimagining Access in the Age of AI Learning

March 19, 2026

Mission Telecom’s Mark Colwell on closing the last mile of digital equity—and why seamless connectivity is becoming invisible infrastructure in …

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Cutting Through the AI Noise

March 18, 2026

The 3 non-negotiables for K-12 IT leaders. GUEST COLUMN | by Jason Katcher If you’re a K-12 IT leader right …

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Higher Ed’s “Netflix Moment” Is Here

March 13, 2026

Pathify’s Shana Holman on digital belonging, the rise of Campus Experience Platforms and why the next competitive edge in higher …

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Opening America’s Front Yard to Every Classroom

March 12, 2026

Trust for the National Mall President and CEO Catherine Townsend discusses the National Mall Gateway, a digital platform that brings …

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Why Teacher Absences and Professional Learning Need Better Coordination

March 12, 2026

District leaders often manage teacher learning and classroom coverage separately—but aligning these efforts could reduce disruption and improve planning. GUEST …

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The Attendance Crisis Tech Can’t Solve Alone

March 11, 2026

Concentric CEO Molly Hebert Loyd explains why chronic absenteeism demands a human-centered response—and how technology can support, but not replace, …

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“Can You Hear Me Now?” Why Headsets Deserve a Place in Every Classroom

March 09, 2026

While schools invest heavily in AI and classroom displays, a basic piece of hardware may be the missing link to …

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The Four Questions Behind Smarter EdTech

March 06, 2026

Stephanie Allen on how disciplined experimentation, educator feedback, and privacy-first design guide Discovery Education’s approach to AI innovation. INTERVIEW | …

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Human at the Center, Technology at the Edge

February 26, 2026

Ignite Reading’s Jessica Reid Sliwerski on closing the first-grade literacy gap with daily 1:1 virtual tutoring — and why AI …

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The Great Shift: Education’s Evolution in the Era of Arrival Technology

February 24, 2026

If schools continue measuring knowledge in isolation while the workforce rewards AI-powered co-creation, today’s graduates risk obsolescence. GUEST COLUMN | …

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream About Screen Time in Schools

February 23, 2026

Screen skepticism is surging worldwide, but the future of educational technology may depend less on defending devices and more on …

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The Reluctant School Leader in the Age of AI

February 19, 2026

Why one former instructional technology coach stepped into the principalship—and what GenAI demands of today’s school leaders. GUEST COLUMN | …

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Driving Literacy Results at Scale

February 18, 2026

Karl Rectanus, CEO of Really Great Reading, on evidence, execution, and why foundational reading is education’s most urgent priority. INTERVIEW …

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A Better Blueprint for AI in Education

February 16, 2026

AI is already transforming classrooms—but without guardrails, quality standards, and clear purpose, it risks eroding trust. Here’s how districts can …

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Why Unified Data Is Becoming Non-Negotiable for School Districts

February 12, 2026

With budgets tight and expectations rising, district leaders need more than reports. Abre CEO James Stoffer breaks down how connected …

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Chronic Absenteeism Isn’t an Attendance Problem. It’s a Relationship Problem.

February 11, 2026

Attendance doesn’t break overnight; it fades when families feel unseen, unheard, or unsupported. GUEST COLUMN | by Alex Meis, MPA …

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Securing Speed: How GoGuardian Is Building AI-Ready Infrastructure Without Compromising Trust

February 10, 2026

Global CTO & CPO Vishal Gupta on responsible AI, secure-by-design platforms, and what schools should demand next. INTERVIEW | by …

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Why AI Won’t Transform Higher Education Until Fragmentation Is Fixed

February 10, 2026

Institutions are racing to adopt AI, but disconnected systems, siloed data, and accumulated technical debt are quietly undermining progress—and leaders …

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Rethinking Learning Acceleration in a Time of Constraint and Change

February 09, 2026

As districts navigate shifting priorities, tighter budgets, and rapid technological change, Edmentum CEO Jamie Candee reflects on engagement, acceleration, college …

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What Actually Works in Teacher Evaluation

February 06, 2026

RefynED founder and CEO Jena Draper breaks down the gap between evaluation policy and classroom reality—and explains how districts can …

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Designing Teacher Evaluations That Build Trust and Improve Practice

February 05, 2026

A school leader explains why meaningful feedback, shared language, and ongoing data matter more than ratings—and how modern tools can …

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Managing Freefall: Why District Systems Matter Most When Budgets Tighten

February 04, 2026

When financial pressure rises, districts need more than spreadsheets and guesswork. Integrated cloud ERP platforms connect student services, staffing, and …