It’s Not Just About AI. Schools Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, Too

Schools must pay attention to big tech challenges. [ ] ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ED-TECH LEADERS — May 17, 2024 [Education Week]( EdWeek Tech Leader [Newsletter image]( [Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren’t Enough]( Students' developmental stage makes them vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Level Up Your Students’ Future-Ready Skills Are your students prepared for tomorrow’s workforce? Learn how to develop CTE programs that adapt and grow over time in our guide for school leaders. Don’t miss out on a limited time offer to get the guide for 30% off using promo code 30OFF. [Download the Guide]( LESSONS LEARNED [The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education]( AI can make special educators' jobs easier. But there are other concerns. This story is part of [our new report on special education](. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Math Gatherings: A New Approach to Collaborative Math Instruction Learn how math gatherings provide a collaborative approach to math instruction. [Download Whitepaper]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [It’s Not Just About AI. Schools Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, Too]( In addition to AI, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( [New $90 Million Project to Create Digital Research Hub Focused on K-12 Education]( Backers say the award is the National Science Foundation's largest investment in research. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Inside IEP: Actionable Insights and Innovations for Student Support Explore virtual solutions, educator burnout, parental support, and ways to create an inclusive learning environment. [Download Whitepaper]( [Let’s Not Oversimplify Students’ Cellphone Use (Opinion)]( Vilifying the technology is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues. [READ MORE]( [New Data Reveal How Many Students Are Using AI to Cheat]( Fixating on cheating may cause its own problems. [READ MORE]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD? In Some Schools, It Already Does]( A school district in Washington state is trying out an AI-powered instructional coach. [READ MORE]( TRENDING ELSEWHERE - Social Media Companies Ask Judge to Strike Youth Addiction Lawsuit Filed by School Districts (Courthouse News Service) [Read more→]( - Teachers Around the World Are Facing Similar Technology Challenges (District Administration) [Read more→]( MOST POPULAR STORIES - [What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?]( - [Brown v. Board of Education: 70 Years of Progress and Challenges]( - [Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education Staffing]( - [No, Teachers Don't Take More Time Off Than Other Professionals. Here's How They Compare]( - [Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?]( EdWeek Top School Jobs [View District Jobs](  🏫  [View Teacher Jobs](  🏫  [View Principal Jobs]( - [Secondary English Language Arts Teacher]( Big Piney, Wyoming - [Spanish Teacher]( New York City, New York (US) - [School Principal]( Los Angeles, California Recruit principals, district leaders and teachers. [Post your job openings today](. Read more when you subscribe! You may read limited stories for free. Subscribe now to access every article. [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [Find out how your entire organization]( can benefit from access to Education Week. Schools must pay attention to big tech challenges. [View in Browser]( | [Contact Us]( | [Advertising]( | [Subscribe]( Want to stop receiving this newsletter? [Update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © 2024 Education Week 6935 Arlington Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814