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Is it time for K12 to reconsider its take on AI?

One of the greatest controversies surrounding AI is whether or not teachers can regulate academic dishonesty. However, it begs the question: if teachers can use AI, why can't students?

‘I cheat every day’: Why AI is vital for the future of education

Certain qualities make a remarkable person, and Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist at Canva and former Apple product manager shared those traits during his FETC keynote address.

Meditation, guided imagery, breathwork … edtech?

Before Diana Haneski, the library media specialist at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, began her presentation at the Library Leaders Summit at the 2025 Future of Education Conference, she led the large breakout room through a breathing meditation.

How to unleash design thinking with a tech mindset

Today's classrooms must transform into spaces where students gain agency, hands-on experience and the confidence to make decisions with integrity.

FETC puts new CTE advancements in the spotlight

Texas' Forney ISD has crossed a new CTE frontier and its scope—and its 7,900-seat arena—may come as a big surprise.

FETC draws increased attendance, delivers showcase of 450+ edtech providers

FETC 2025 once again delivered a comprehensive and impactful experience, reaffirming its position as a leading event in education technology.

Top EdTech Products: These are our winners for 2025!

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and the Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®) have announced the finalists and winners of the Top EdTech Products of the Year...

Digital well-being: From the school district perspective

Digital well-being refers to the mindful use of technology and creating an environment where technology supports learning without contributing to stress, distraction or negative social interactions.

FETC 2025: What’s happening at this year’s first edtech conference

The annual FETC conference gathers K12 education leaders and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies to enhance student achievement and reimagine education.

‘I As the Genesis’: Self-aware leaders are better at driving change

The path to school improvement begins with one simple but profound realization: “I am the genesis of change," says FETC featured speaker and longtime educator Anthony Hamlet.

FETC 2025: Overcoming the hidden harm of ‘racial battle fatigue’

On FETC 2025’s Coach Leader Track, featured speaker and educational consultant Asia Lyons will shed light on a lesser-known and physically debilitating harm.

FETC 2025: Reimagining time, space and pace in the classroom

The transformation is necessitated by technology—from the good old Internet to generative AI—that is making traditional teaching obsolete.

Ainsley Hill tells us how to tame the ‘AI circus’

Has AI, with all of its new capabilities and challenges, made the world of edtech feel a little out of control? If so, FETC speaker Ainsley Hill is here to help.

FETC 2025: Why tech needs diversity in more ways than one

Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and diversity are three of the top issues in K12 IT departments. They are also the big themes at next month's FETC 2025.

FETC 2025: How to return to relevance in the ‘era of distraction’

There are more effective ways of re-capturing your students’ attention than banning smartphones. As most educators know, engagement was a challenge prior to the arrival of Snapchat and TikTok.

FETC 2025: ‘Highlighting voices who are doing really cool things’

Featured speaker and classroom leader Victoria Thompson brings a fresh spin to her sessions, starting with how educators can collaborate across the curriculum at their schools.

FETC 2025: How to grow when things don’t go our way

A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same for educators since the turbulence of the COVID years, says FETC 2025 featured speaker and former superintendent Jill Siler.

FETC 2025: How all educators can embrace AI right now

Featured speaker José González, the chief technology officer for the Los Angeles County Office of Education, recently led his agency—with the help of students, parents, administrators, teachers and community organizations—in developing artificial intelligence guidelines.

FETC 2025: How to merge AI, creativity and inclusivity

On the latest episode of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's Talking Out of School podcast, FETC featured speaker Kimberly Zajac share ideas for using the efficiencies of artificial intelligence to make instruction ever more inclusive.

FETC 2025: How esports is building strong communities

A K12 subject has truly arrived when it gets its own track at the Future of Education Technology Conference. That honor goes to esports at the big gathering in Orlando.

How educators can help shape the best edtech

It's this leader's job to ensure that new edtech products meet the demands and expectations of those using such technologies: the educators.

Edtech trends: What are state leaders focused on right now?

When it comes to the biggest edtech trend of all—AI—various agencies are trying to provide districts with more support in adopting the technology responsibly.

New roadmap shows us how to navigate K12 cybersecurity

The “Roadmap to Developing a K12 Districtwide Cybersecurity Ecosystem" is a crucial guide that equips districts to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses effectively.

4 ways tech is helping kids avoid summer learning slides

What's encouraging you is that a healthy number of students, particularly those in grades 2 through 8, are engaged in summer learning—and parents deserve the credit.

What do effective AI guidelines look like? Check out this new approach

New Jersey recently published statewide resources for its educators. Let's dive in and learn about their approach to AI in education.

EdTech Top 40: It’s all about unique tools and interoperability

This year's EdTechTop 40 list shows districts, teachers and students are continuing to experiment with a wider range of digital tools.

Want to teach AI literacy? Here are 5 new strategies

In order to support AI literacy, it's best to teach educators and students how to understand, use and evaluate AI tools, declares a new report.

How to take advantage of the CoSN Resource Library

The Consortium for School Networking is pleased to offer easy access to the CoSN Resource Library, a list of more than 20 edtech topics designed to meet the ongoing digital transformation needs of K12 district leaders.

Why this tech director isn’t racing to adopt AI

Tech director Brian Miles and his IT team at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District are waiting for guidance and watching how other districts are bringing AI into their classrooms.

Selecting the right AI tools for learners: 5 key considerations

Explore 10 AI-powered tools in today's free FETC webinar, which will highlight each platform's features and benefits so administrators and teachers can grow their skills and begin implementing new technologies with students as lessons are planned for next fall.

Survey: AI adoption is lacking for these 3 reasons

Despite widespread experimentation with such tools, educators simply need more support and professional development, a new survey finds.

Get to the point! More cybersecurity funding and accelerated summers

In this new series, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø covers what you need to know for the coming school week: There's a new pilot program to protect schools from cyberattacks and ideas for closing the digital divide and accelerating summer schools.

3 innovative ways schools are using AI to improve learning

One-quarter of public school teachers say AI does more harm than good for K12. However, that's not stopping these schools from innovating.

Personalized learning: How to embrace a transformation

Embracing personalized learning is a transformative journey that requires vision, commitment and collaboration. School leaders can create a learning environment where every student can thrive by creating a supportive culture, empowering teachers, leveraging technology and involving all stakeholders.

Connecting district leaders: A key to overcoming challenges in education

Here’s why administrators should seize the opportunity to speak at national conferences, and the significant benefits they stand to gain.Â