Banning cell phones in the classroom is increasingly supported by research linking reduced device access to modest but meaningful gains in student achievement, especially for lower-achieving and disadvantaged students.

When schools shifted to remote and hybrid learning during the pandemic, districts adopted digital platforms at breakneck speed. Some were essential, others were chosen simply because they were available on...

School leaders are under constant pressure to choose the “right” educational technology. New platforms promise engagement, personalization, and improved outcomes, yet many districts still struggle to see meaningful instructional change

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has moved rapidly from novelty to reality in classrooms, raising urgent questions about how it should be used, studied, and governed—especially in K–12 education, where foundational...

In classrooms across Boston, small high-tech sensors are quietly transforming how schools protect students’ health. These devices are part of a pioneering initiative by Boston Public Schools (BPS) to monitor...

School leaders everywhere know that every dollar matters. As federal relief funds expire and education budgets tighten, districts face growing pressure to stretch resources without compromising quality.