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New York City schools ban AI through eighth grade while introducing screen-time limits and guided AI instruction for high school students.

AI deepfakes are creating school safety risks through cyberbullying, impersonation, sextortion, misinformation, and attacks on trust.

Measuring technology impact in schools requires more than usage statistics. District leaders must identify meaningful outcomes and align metrics with goals.

Ohio’s school attendance law brings earlier notices and tiered support as the state works to reduce chronic absenteeism.

E-bike safety is becoming a school priority as more students arrive on electric bikes and scooters amid changing rules and rising injuries.

Teacher in-service is becoming more personalized, giving educators professional learning tailored to their roles, experience, and career growth.

A student’s digital footprint follows them for life. Here’s why schools must teach digital citizenship before it’s too late.

Teacher input in edtech adoption helps districts select better tools, strengthen training, support classrooms, and improve student learning.

The result of this coordinated, districtwide approach has been a consistent improvement in literacy scores.