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The Real Cost of the $877 Billion Classroom Tech Boom
As classroom tech spending nears $877 billion, learn how digital tools impact student learning, teacher burnout, and data privacy in local schools.
PowerSchool's New Podcast Sparks Debate Over EdTech Influence
PowerSchool's new podcast targets K-12 leaders as families struggle with digital app fatigue and unresolved student privacy concerns around classroom AI tools.
How School Districts Are Rewriting the Rules for Buying AI Software
As AI floods classroom software, school districts are adopting strict new procurement rules and cybersecurity audits to protect student data and privacy.
Apple Device Manager Jamf Launches EdTech Marketplace for K-12 Schools
Jamf launches a new EdTech Marketplace to simplify school software deployment. Learn how this impacts K-12 student data privacy, security, and learning.
How EdTech Cyberattacks Are Shifting From Schools to Software Vendors
Learn how cybercriminals are targeting classroom software like Canvas and PowerSchool, what it means for student data, and how schools can protect families.
School Districts Are Fighting Edtech Bloat by Consolidating Apps
Discover why school districts are cutting back on software clutter and consolidating into single platforms, and what this means for student learning.
As K-12 Tech Budgets Explode, New Studies Show What Works
As school edtech spending is set to triple by 2032, new research reveals which AI and gamified learning tools actually improve student academic performance.
School Tech Spending Projected to Double as Districts Demand Results
Global K-12 education technology spending is set to hit $420 billion by 2032. Learn how schools are pivoting to outcomes-based contracting and strict data privacy.
Why the Parent-Teacher App Boom is Forcing Schools to Consolidate
As parent-teacher apps like Seesaw grow, schools face a balancing act between classroom visibility, rising software costs, and student data privacy concerns.
How Continuous Security Processes Can Protect Our Kids' School Data
Following massive Canvas and PowerSchool data breaches, school districts are adopting proactive security models like CTEM to prevent student identity theft.
PowerSchool Award Highlights School Utility and Privacy Risks
PowerSchool's 2026 award highlights Schoology's features, but a massive data breach and a $17.25M settlement raise serious privacy concerns for families.
Edupoint's Synergy Wins Award: What Families Should Know About Student Data
Edupoint's Synergy platform won a 2026 EdTech award, prompting questions about data security, FERPA liability, and the risks of all-in-one databases.