Enhancing the Use of Technology in K-12 Schools

Technology is changing the ways in which we learn and interact with the world. To best prepare U.S. students for this global shift, federal, state, and local policymakers must equip schools with the resources necessary to encourage innovation and incorporate modern and accessible educational technology in classrooms.

Students are seen in a classroom with laptops open on their desks while their teacher walks around.
High school students take a computer science class on November 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Getty/Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times)

As technology continues to advance, it is vital that schools adapt and provide learning opportunities to educators and students, ensuring that technology integration is ethical, equitable, and appropriate. Low-income students and students of color are often left behind in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and technological advancements due to a digital divide that persists for many marginalized communities. Many educators and state and district leaders still have questions about the best approaches to implement emerging artificial intelligence technologies and provide support for students with disabilities who continue to lack digital access.

This series highlights how technology can either enhance or hinder student learning and long-term success and provides policy recommendations to improve the accessibility and use of technology in K-12 schools.

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