EdTech News
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Why Schools Must Balance Screen Limits with Career Readiness
As school districts crack down on classroom screens, researchers warn that banning technology outright risks leaving students unprepared for a digital workforce.
Why Blanket Classroom Screen Bans Miss the Mark for Real Learning
School districts and states are restricting classroom screens. Learn why experts say active digital learning is more valuable than rigid screen-time bans.
Why Utah Just Cracked Down on Classroom App Data Tracking
Learn how a BYU study on classroom app data tracking prompted Utah's strict new student privacy law, H.B. 55, and what it means for your child's data.
Los Angeles Schools Pass Landmark Limits on Classroom Screen Time
The Los Angeles Unified School District has banned classroom screens before second grade. Learn what these strict limits mean for parents and educators.
Utah Targets School App Data Leaks with Strict New Privacy Law
A BYU study found that over half of tested school apps leak student data, leading Utah to pass H.B. 55 to audit and terminate violating EdTech contracts.
Why School Tech Experts Say Screen Time Limits Aren't the Answer
As states pass strict classroom screen time limits, CoSN warns against rigid caps. Learn how parents can advocate for active, purposeful classroom tech.
New School Screen Time Laws Push Districts to Rethink Classroom Tech
As states pass strict classroom screen time limits, a new CoSN guide helps educators balance compliance with active learning. What parents need to know.
School Districts Roll Back EdTech as Screen Inferiority Fears Rise
Major school districts like LAUSD are cutting classroom screen time as research reveals the limits of EdTech and the benefits of reading on paper.
How AI Scam Networks Target Youth: What Families Must Know
Learn how modern AI-driven scam networks target children and young adults, and discover actionable strategies to protect your family from online threats.
New Screen-Time Rules Force Districts to Limit Classroom Devices
As districts like Knox County restrict classroom screens, learn how new state laws and federal privacy updates protect student data in elementary schools.
Districts Limit Classroom Screens Over Privacy and Distraction Fears
Learn how school districts are limiting classroom screen time and why parents are pushing back against EdTech data collection and student privacy risks.
School Tech Audits Reveal Major Gaps in Student Data Protection
A landmark UK audit of school EdTech providers reveals widespread data tracking. Learn how educational platforms handle, store, and share your child's data.