Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...

The New York Department of Education has permanently banned the use of facial recognition technology in schools —the first state to do so. While it’s too early to know if other states will follow New ...

Responsible technology use is increasingly a concrete business consideration, motivated by a diverse set of priorities and focuses. In association withThoughtworks Consideration of how to deploy ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Schools across the country have invested billions of dollars in tablets, laptops, and high-speed internet with the expectation that more technology means better learning. But what does the research ...

A previously social middle schooler is now reluctant to attend family mealtimes and movie nights and has dropped out of her soccer league. Instead, she prefers to spend hours watching videos online.

The proliferation of technology for everyday living can be seen through ChatGPT writing term papers or robots serving meals at a restaurant. Technology can also be used towards less utilitarian ends.

We take it for granted that technology brings people closer together and improves our access to essential products and services. If you can’t imagine life without your smartphone, it’s easy to forget ...

A Massachusetts bill restricting police use could set the standard for how the technology is regulated in America. If it fails, it'll be a blow to a once-promising movement. Just four years ago, the ...