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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Whose Call: A Student-Driven Approach to School Cell Phone Policies

Connecting Ed Tech Leaders with Cutting-Edge Research Blog Series Spring 2025 Challenge Success is a national non-profit affiliated with the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Its mission is to increase student…
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EdTech’s Staffing Crisis: How Schools Can Bridge the IT Talent Gap

The Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN’s) 2024 EdTech Leadership Report, released last April, stated, “EdTech leaders cite the inability to hire skilled staff as a top challenge, ranked second behind…
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Free Resources from CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit

On Wednesday, February 5, more than 100 global K-12 educators and technologists gathered for a dynamic two-hour virtual summit hosted by CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board. Designed as an…
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