edCircuit's Education Industry Guides and Reports bring together the essential facts on a major topic in education in one place. They answer the questions school leaders, teachers and families most often ask, with current figures from named sources, the laws and policies that apply, and the evidence on both sides where it is mixed. Their sections link to edCircuit's more detailed articles, so readers can start with the overview and go as deep as they need. The guides are updated as the facts change.
Ten guides are available now. AI in Education explains how artificial intelligence is used in schools and colleges, what research says about tutoring, homework help and cheating, and how districts are setting policy. AI for Students: A Parent's Guide by Age is written for families and organized by a child's age. The Special Education guide covers who qualifies, how evaluations, IEPs and 504 plans work, inclusion, funding, teacher shortages, recent federal changes and parents' rights. The EdTech guide explains educational technology in schools: what the research shows, learning management systems, funding after ESSER, E-Rate, student privacy, cybersecurity and accessibility. The Lab Safety guide covers K–12 science labs: rules, equipment, eyewash stations, fume hoods, safety data sheets, class size and duty of care. The Social-Emotional Learning guide covers the five SEL skills, the research for and against, state and federal policy, choosing a curriculum and working openly with families. The School Safety guide covers emergency operations plans, drills, threat assessment, security technology and police in schools. The Digital Citizenship guide covers the frameworks schools use, lessons by grade, federal and state requirements, cyberbullying and AI. The STEM Education guide covers STEM and STEAM, careers, achievement, computer science and activities by grade. The Professional Development guide covers what research says works, coaching, PLCs, Title II and license renewal.