Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation
Each year, the pace of change in K-12 education seems to accelerate, and 2026 is no exception. From the expanding influence of artificial intelligence to new expectations for online security…
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Fred Rogers and Technological Opportunity
Fred Rogers and Technological Opportunity This past summer, while working on the 2025 Blaschke Report, I had the opportunity to visit the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Alongside my…
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EdTech Professional Development
EdTech Professional Development Introduction The successful implementation of educational technology (EdTech) tools in classrooms is dependent on educators having a nuanced understanding of the resource they will use, its pedagogical…
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Preparation and Progress
Preparation and Progress Introduction K-12 schools are designed for social AND professional induction. They aim to teach concrete skills that can be used in the workforce while simultaneously fostering socio-emotional…
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A Digital Childhood
A Digital Childhood Introduction Children in the United States are growing up in a media ecosystem that is drastically different than that of most adults. This generation of kids have…
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Performance Without Paper
Performance Without Paper In a previous post, we identified three primary manifestations of “screen time” in K-12 spaces (those being Cell Phones/Social Media, Educational Technology, and Entertainment). Educational technology, hereafter…
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Cell Phones, Schools, and Solutions
Cell Phones, Schools, and Solutions Over the past year, cell phone use has been a dominant force in the conversation on technology’s role in American classrooms. Many educators, advocates, and…
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Children, Screens, and Parent Perspectives
Children, Screens, and Parent Perspectives Beneath our society’s collective adoption of new technologies lies a paradox. While, yes, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ubiquity of cell phones…
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What Does “Screen Time” Mean, Anyway?
What Does “Screen Time” Mean, Anyway? K-12 educators are currently operating within a feverous cultural conversation over technological ubiquity and screen time. This cultural conversation is expansive and can be…
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K-12 Cybersecurity Top Challenges and Tips Q&A
With cybersecurity a top concern of K-12 technology leaders, it’s critical to stay informed about the latest threats, current challenges, and best practices. Hearing insights and advice from K-12 experts…
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