/technology/ed-tech-policy Ed-Tech Policy en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:54 GMT /technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 Student behavior has improved and disciplinary referrals have gone down, administrators say. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:54 GMT /technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-rules-struck-down-could-this-mean-slower-internet-for-schools/2025/01 Many schools fear that without the policy protection internet service providers could slow down the flow of content to schools. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:49:39 GMT /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-rules-struck-down-could-this-mean-slower-internet-for-schools/2025/01 /technology/video-what-makes-an-effective-school-cellphone-policy-an-overview/2025/01 EdWeek reporter Lauraine Langreo looks at how school cellphone policies are being addressed at the school, district, and state level. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:45:23 GMT /technology/video-what-makes-an-effective-school-cellphone-policy-an-overview/2025/01 /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/2024/12 Cellphone policies should be developed in consultation with students, teachers, and parents, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:54:30 GMT /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/2024/12 /technology/need-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-ai-pitfalls-new-resources-aim-to-help-schools/2024/11 The U.S. Department of Education has released new resources for schools on AI that include recommendations on some thorny issues. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:38:18 GMT /technology/need-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-ai-pitfalls-new-resources-aim-to-help-schools/2024/11 /technology/opinion-how-to-become-an-ed-tech-visionary-without-really-trying/2024/11 Beware of PR grifters eager to turn education pros into A-list-worthy celebs. (And read the fine print.) Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:58:11 GMT /technology/opinion-how-to-become-an-ed-tech-visionary-without-really-trying/2024/11 /technology/should-schools-have-cellphone-restrictions-for-teachers-too/2024/11 Schools expect teachers to model responsible cellphone use. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:29:53 GMT /technology/should-schools-have-cellphone-restrictions-for-teachers-too/2024/11 /technology/heres-when-most-americans-think-cellphones-should-be-banned/2024/10 Banning cellphones during class is very popular with American adults. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:41:15 GMT /technology/heres-when-most-americans-think-cellphones-should-be-banned/2024/10 /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:02:52 GMT /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 /technology/why-schools-are-getting-a-jump-on-their-smartwatch-policies/2024/09 A small but growing number of schools are adding smartwatches to their cellphone policies. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:35:42 GMT /technology/why-schools-are-getting-a-jump-on-their-smartwatch-policies/2024/09 /technology/teachers-want-cellphones-out-of-classrooms/2024/08 Members of the nation's largest teachers' union say they want bans on cellphones during class time. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:47:56 GMT /technology/teachers-want-cellphones-out-of-classrooms/2024/08 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /technology/your-guide-to-setting-a-cellphone-policy-tips-tradeoffs-and-more/2024/08 Here's a decisionmaking tool for educators to map out the different potential outcomes when putting cellphone policies in play. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:53:18 GMT /technology/your-guide-to-setting-a-cellphone-policy-tips-tradeoffs-and-more/2024/08 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:04:40 GMT /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 A national advocacy group says schools need all-day bans on devices. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:36:30 GMT /technology/why-many-schools-strict-cellphone-policies-may-not-go-far-enough/2024/07 /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /technology/school-cellphone-ban-is-critical-for-addicted-students-nyc-chancellor-says/2024/06 "I see no good reason for the kids to have access to their phones" during the school day, Chancellor David Banks tells EdWeek. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:05:12 GMT /technology/school-cellphone-ban-is-critical-for-addicted-students-nyc-chancellor-says/2024/06 /technology/heres-what-tech-savvy-educators-think-about-cellphone-bans-in-schools/2024/06 Educators at the International Society for Technology in Education's annual conference have a mix of opinions on cellphone bans. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:29:39 GMT /technology/heres-what-tech-savvy-educators-think-about-cellphone-bans-in-schools/2024/06 /technology/smartwatches-the-next-challenge-for-school-cellphone-policies/2024/06 A growing number of schools are implementing stringent cellphone policies. But how many include smartwatches? Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:13:35 GMT /technology/smartwatches-the-next-challenge-for-school-cellphone-policies/2024/06 /technology/video-los-angeles-unified-is-banning-cellphones-a-board-member-explains-why-and-how/2024/06 The LAUSD board member behind the district's new cell phone ban explains the motivation, and how it'll work. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:35:46 GMT /technology/video-los-angeles-unified-is-banning-cellphones-a-board-member-explains-why-and-how/2024/06 /technology/what-happened-when-this-district-did-an-about-face-on-cellphones/2024/06 Cellphones and other technologies have altered parents’ expectations about how on-demand kids and teachers should be. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:56:40 GMT /technology/what-happened-when-this-district-did-an-about-face-on-cellphones/2024/06 /technology/states-are-cracking-down-on-cellphones-in-schools-what-that-looks-like/2024/05 State officials are increasingly taking action to curb student cellphone use. Thu, 23 May 2024 22:13:56 GMT /technology/states-are-cracking-down-on-cellphones-in-schools-what-that-looks-like/2024/05 /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 Educating parents on the real threats cellphones pose to their children can help allay their concerns about safety. Tue, 21 May 2024 21:21:19 GMT /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 /technology/video-cellphone-policies-in-schools-explained/2024/05 Educators have multiple factors to consider when deciding how to handle cellphones in schools. 91Ö±²¥ breaks them down. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:50:57 GMT /technology/video-cellphone-policies-in-schools-explained/2024/05 /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 /technology/6-ways-schools-are-managing-students-cellphone-use/2024/04 Students' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:57:25 GMT /technology/6-ways-schools-are-managing-students-cellphone-use/2024/04 /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 Restricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:34 GMT /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:21 GMT /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04