Public Schools, Private Eyes: How EdTech Monitoring Is Reshaping Public Schools
AI‑powered edtech surveillance in K-12 public schools raises questions about student privacy, transparency, and safety.
Teaching & Technology
How At-Risk Federal Data Is Being Rescued and Preserved
AI and the Human Work of Teaching
Educators urge thoughtful use of generative AI that supports—not replaces—their labor and professional role.
Expanding OER in Public Education
Angela DeBarger and Anthony Gabriele discuss the power of open educational resources and practices.
How are States Leveraging Micro-Credentials to Improve the Teacher Workforce?
Explore how and why states’ use of micro-credentials for teachers is growing, along with cautions and recommendations for policymakers.
An Innovative Model for Deeper Learning in NYC Public High Schools
The superintendent of NYC public schools discusses their model for deeper, systems-level learning and use of AI.
‘Big Beautiful’ Reconciliation Bill Will Upend States’ Bottom-Up AI Governance
A 10-year ban would prohibit states from enforcing already-passed laws and passing new laws regulating AI models.
Teaching the History of Civil Rights Through Digital Primary Sources: The 1939 Library Sit-In
New America recaps a webinar that features the 1939 Library Sit-In Project.
An Archive of Former Office of Education Technology (OET) Resources
This archive contains guidance and resources from the former Office of Education Technology at the Department of Education.
What Makes Education a Public Good?
New America hosted a design lab for students, teachers, researchers, and technologists to build ed-tech tools.