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edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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  1. A man, woman, and young girl sit together on a couch, each focused on their own device—the man and girl on smartphones, and the woman on a laptop. They appear absorbed in their screens in a cozy living room.How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?Discover how school phone bans impact student screen time, mental health, and family dynamics, and learn what really defines too much screen time for kids.Nov 214 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. Department of Education restructuring: people walk toward the entrance of the U.S. Department of Education buildingDepartment of Education Restructuring ExplainedMost Education Department programs are now run by other agencies. Where each one went, what Congress and the courts have done and what it means.Nov 205 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. Illustration of a graduation cap on books, a courthouse, a money bag with a dollar sign, and an LSAT exam paper, representing concepts related to law school, education costs, and legal studies.Law School Tuition, Debt, and Access: Is It Only for the Wealthy?Discover the real cost of law school, from tuition to debt to admissions, and whether becoming a lawyer is only possible for the wealthy.Nov 204 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. PowerSchool data breach: illustration of a school building with a warning sign and digital locks behind itPowerSchool Data Breach 2025: What Schools Must KnowThe PowerSchool breach exposed data from thousands of districts. What happened, the hacker’s sentence, where the lawsuits stand and what to do.Nov 196 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. A person at a laptop surrounded by icons of books, a checklist, a lightbulb, charts and a network diagramHow to Launch an EdTech Startup: From Idea to ImpactA practical guide to starting an ed-tech company, from the first classroom problem and pilot to student privacy, school purchasing, evidence and funding.Nov 198 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. A suitcase, passport, boarding passes, and travel expense documents are placed outside a building with a sign that reads Chicago Public Schools, hinting at concerns over Chicago Public Schools travel abuse.Chicago Public Schools Travel Abuse ExposedChicago Public Schools travel abuse exposed: post-pandemic spending doubled on luxury trips while classrooms faced shortages, raising major oversight concerns.Nov 183 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. Four young athletes in uniforms pose on a yellow backdrop with a football, baseball bat, tennis racket and basketballStudent-Athletes Are Entrepreneurs: How NIL Is Reshaping College AthleticsNIL lets college athletes earn from their name, image and likeness. How deals work after the 2025 House settlement and why athletes are entrepreneurs.Nov 186 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. Illustration of diverse STEM and STEAM scientists and engineers, including women and men of various backgrounds, shown with science-themed icons like gears, a beaker, an atom, a rocket, and a laptop on an orange background.STEM and STEAM Pioneers Who Shaped Safer LearningSTEM and STEAM pioneers shaped today’s classrooms. Their stories inspire students and strengthen safer, more inclusive Safer STEM learning environments.Nov 172 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. A walkway leads to the entrance of a red-brick building with columns, large windows, and a triangular pediment—an impressive campus featured in U.S. News school rankings—surrounded by green grass, trees, and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.2026 U.S. News School Rankings: Best K–8 SchoolsThe 2026 U.S. News school rankings reveal key trends in how elementary and middle schools perform on achievement, equity, and statewide comparisons.Nov 174 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. Four students in a classroom work together with tablets, a laptop, and notebooks, while a glowing holographic robot with a friendly face appears between them, suggesting they are learning about technology or AI.Generative AI in Middle School: Collaboration, Curiosity, and Classroom ImpactMiddle school classrooms are turning to Generative AI as a partner for brainstorming, problem-solving, and project-based learning across subjects.Nov 174 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. A collage shows: a charging cart filled with laptops, two children using a laptop, three students working together on a laptop, and a bus driver beside a school bus—capturing stories that matter in everyday school life.The Stories That Matter: edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 9Explore how AI, device management, demographics, and school safety are shaping K–12 and higher education in this week’s roundup of stories that matter.Nov 152 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. Stacks of closed Chromebooks arranged on metal shelves in a school storage room, ready for distributionHow K–12 Schools Are Resetting Device ManagementDistricts bought Chromebooks fast and are now managing them without relief funds. Tracking, AUE dates, refresh cycles, repair and security.Nov 146 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. Illustration of a school building with an American flag on top, a yellow school bus in front, and two people standing together, facing the school. Trees and mountains are in the background.Declining Population and Education: How U.S. Schools Are AdaptingUS schools face declining enrollment as population drops, prompting districts to adapt funding, staffing, and educational strategies for a changing futureNov 134 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. Five smiling college students with backpacks walk in front of a building labeled “Community College.” Three students talk together, while two walk slightly behind, all heading toward the entrance on a sunny day.Resilient by Design: How Community Colleges Are Reinventing Access, Workforce Training, and Local ImpactCommunity colleges face major demographic, funding, and workforce shifts. A new AACC report urges resilient redesign to protect access, equity, and local impactNov 124 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. A friendly robot stands with three cheerful children in a classroom. Two kids are writing in notebooks, one is using a laptop, and one raises their hand, suggesting an interactive learning environment.Generative AI in Elementary Schools: Creative Curiosity Meets Classroom InnovationElementary teachers are using generative AI to spark curiosity, support literacy, and teach safe digital habits from the very first grade.Nov 114 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. Three young children with backpacks stand by a yellow school bus, smiling and talking to the bus driver, who is seated at the bus door and greeting them warmly.School Bus Drivers and the Danger Zone: A Safer Ed EpisodeSchool bus rides are safe, but risks remain around the bus. This episode explains how drivers, schools, and families keep students protected from harm.Nov 104 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. Four young children sit on a colorful rug in a cheerful classroom, facing an old-fashioned TV. Bright decorations, toys, books, and playful wall art fill the room, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.Sunny Days and School Readiness: How Sesame Street Shaped Generations of LearnersSesame Street has shaped generations, boosting early learning, SEL, and school readiness. Here's how this iconic show still influences education today.Nov 103 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. Four children work together at a table on science and engineering projects, including a tablet, a small robot, and a molecular model. They appear engaged and happy in a bright, modern classroom.Celebrating the Pioneers Who Shaped STEM & STEAMOn STEM & STEAM Day, we honor the pioneers whose imagination and innovation shaped today’s classrooms—and tomorrow’s future creators.Nov 84 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. Stories That Matter: Students engaged in hands-on learning activities and a teacher giving a presentation on AI RoadmapThe Stories That Matter, edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 8AI roadmaps, writing support, CCL, music tech, STEM/STEAM Day ideas, and CTE safety — this week’s stories that matter for K–12 leaders.Nov 72 min readEdCircuit Staff
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EdCircuit Staff

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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