/technology/ed-tech-policy Ed-Tech Policy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:05:42 GMT /technology/why-a-good-cellphone-policy-is-about-more-than-just-restrictions/2025/11 At least 32 states and the District of Columbia require districts to restrict students' cellphone use. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:05:42 GMT /technology/why-a-good-cellphone-policy-is-about-more-than-just-restrictions/2025/11 /technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 Mission Telecom said it hopes other service providers follow its lead. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:11 GMT /technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 /technology/why-most-principals-say-cellphone-bans-improve-school-climate/2025/10 Nearly 3 in 4 principals believe banning cellphones has big upsides. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:57:29 GMT /technology/why-most-principals-say-cellphone-bans-improve-school-climate/2025/10 /technology/do-school-cellphone-bans-work-what-early-findings-tell-us/2025/10 A pair of research projects look at the impact on discipline and academic achievement. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:18:29 GMT /technology/do-school-cellphone-bans-work-what-early-findings-tell-us/2025/10 /technology/ai-is-changing-teaching-but-few-labor-contracts-reflect-it/2025/08 Classroom ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog are using artificial intelligence to help with their work, yet union agreements have not caught up. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:19:36 GMT /technology/ai-is-changing-teaching-but-few-labor-contracts-reflect-it/2025/08 /technology/most-students-now-face-cellphone-limits-at-school-what-happens-next/2025/07 New state policies to restrict cellphone use in schools are driven by bipartisan support. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:23:08 GMT /technology/most-students-now-face-cellphone-limits-at-school-what-happens-next/2025/07 /technology/how-one-principal-got-kids-to-pay-attention-in-class/2025/07 Utah principal Shauna Haney brought about one of the first classroom cellphone bans in the state. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:06:45 GMT /technology/how-one-principal-got-kids-to-pay-attention-in-class/2025/07 /technology/could-a-digital-drivers-license-help-students-manage-their-cellphone-use/2025/07 Experts say that schools need to teach students healthy cellphone habits, even if their devices are banned at school. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:48 GMT /technology/could-a-digital-drivers-license-help-students-manage-their-cellphone-use/2025/07 /technology/a-researcher-studied-a-high-schools-cellphone-ban-heres-what-she-found/2025/06 A professor spent the past year surveying teachers on the use of a phone-free policy in their high school. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:12:16 GMT /technology/a-researcher-studied-a-high-schools-cellphone-ban-heres-what-she-found/2025/06 /technology/to-ban-or-not-to-ban-two-experts-sound-off-on-school-cellphone-restrictions/2025/06 States and school districts are rushing to restrict student smartphone use. But is it the right move? Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:10:58 GMT /technology/to-ban-or-not-to-ban-two-experts-sound-off-on-school-cellphone-restrictions/2025/06 /technology/cellphone-ban-adopters-share-how-they-did-it-and-how-its-changed-students/2025/05 School administrators detail how they got staff, students, and parents to believe in new, stricter cellphone policies. Wed, 28 May 2025 21:50:30 GMT /technology/cellphone-ban-adopters-share-how-they-did-it-and-how-its-changed-students/2025/05 /technology/four-ways-to-supercharge-your-schools-cellphone-policy-downloadable/2025/02 The first step is creating a cellphone policy. But it takes these four ingredients to make the policy work. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:59:59 GMT /technology/four-ways-to-supercharge-your-schools-cellphone-policy-downloadable/2025/02 /leadership/opinion-if-youre-going-to-ban-cellphones-do-it-right/2025/02 An educator offers school and district leaders a cooperative, restorative approach to restricting cellphone use in schools. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:17:32 GMT /leadership/opinion-if-youre-going-to-ban-cellphones-do-it-right/2025/02 /technology/more-states-are-moving-to-ban-cellphones-at-school-should-they/2025/02 While cellphone bans are popular with many ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog, some researchers say there's not much evidence yet that these policies work. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:46:48 GMT /technology/more-states-are-moving-to-ban-cellphones-at-school-should-they/2025/02 /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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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