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Generative AI in K–12 Education: What We Know, What’s Missing, and What Comes Next

Generative AI in K–12 Education: What We Know, What’s Missing, and What Comes Next

by | Dec 18, 2025 |

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 learning takes place. While debates about ethics, authorship, and academic integrity often dominate public discourse, a growing body of research is beginning to explore how GenAI tools like ChatGPT are actually being used by teachers and students. A recent synthesis of empirical studies offers a revealing snapshot of current practices, research gaps, and future priorities for integrating GenAI meaningfully into school systems.

Tiny Sensors, Big Impact: How Schools Are Tackling Invisible Air Hazards

Tiny Sensors, Big Impact: How Schools Are Tackling Invisible Air Hazards

by | Dec 2, 2025 |

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 indoor air quality in real time — a first-of-its-kind effort that could change how schools nationwide think about clean air, student performance, and well-being.

Building Trust Through Smarter Spending: What Pittsburgh Public Schools Can Teach Us About Procurement

Building Trust Through Smarter Spending: What Pittsburgh Public Schools Can Teach Us About Procurement

by | Nov 26, 2025 |

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. A new report from Pittsburgh’s Office of the City Controller offers a timely reminder: strong procurement practices—how schools buy goods and services—can unlock millions in savings, improve service quality, and strengthen public trust.

How Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Inquiry Transforms Student Learning

How Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Inquiry Transforms Student Learning

by | Nov 19, 2025 |

A growing body of research is revealing how technology can transform inquiry-based learning — helping students think, collaborate, and problem-solve like scientists. A recent synthesis of 58 empirical studies examined how technology-enhanced collaborative inquiry (TECI) affects student learning across K–12 classrooms. The findings show clear benefits: students gain deeper content knowledge, develop stronger inquiry and argumentation skills, and engage more meaningfully with peers. At the same time, the studies highlight real-world challenges for teachers trying to orchestrate complex inquiry activities within limited classroom time.

Designing Classrooms to Build Community: How Learning Spaces Shape Connection and Belonging

Designing Classrooms to Build Community: How Learning Spaces Shape Connection and Belonging

by | Oct 29, 2025 |

The design of a classroom is far more than a matter of furniture and walls—it’s a foundation for human connection. Every layout choice, color, and piece of furniture sends a message about how students and teachers relate to one another. Classrooms designed to build community foster collaboration, empathy, and shared purpose—key ingredients for learning and personal growth in the 21st century.

K-12 Guide to Smart Flooring Decisions 6 Critical Questions

K-12 Guide to Smart Flooring Decisions 6 Critical Questions

by | Sep 25, 2025 |

It’s 7:30 AM on a rainy Tuesday, and hundreds of students are streaming through your school’s main entrance, their wet sneakers squeaking and slipping on the hallway floors. By noon, the janitor is mopping up the third spill in the cafeteria, and your maintenance budget is taking yet another hit. Meanwhile, in the gymnasium, the basketball team’s practice echoes so loudly that teachers in adjacent classrooms can’t hear themselves think.