In his own self-assessment, Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Adam Swinyard gave his district a failing grade for how they’ve handled a new policy for issuing school laptops. “We gave it a 4 out ...

How much time should students spend on school devices? What does the school system block access to, and how is content filtered? The Carroll County Board of Education discussed these questions, and ...

The Carroll County Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session on student technology use in November, after the school board asked for a report on students’ use of laptops. The work ...

Ah, back to school. As a longtime urban high school educator, I experience both happy anticipation and dread. I love the kids; they’re the best part. After years in the field, I still get excited ...

Dr. Twenge is a psychology professor at San Diego State University and the author of “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World.” The standardized test scores of American students had been rising ...

Devices really do help make learning more flexible, accessible and engaging. Christina Barreto Sixth grade, Yonkers, N.Y. Teachers are constantly competing with their Chromebooks for attention. Wesley ...

Pop quiz: What's the single most important thing to help students learn in school today? Answer: A laptop, especially for kids without one at home. Laptops help students not only do work but also ...