Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/edsurge/https://edsurge.com/news/why-do-so-many-teachers-crash-in-octoberhttps://edsurge.com/news/why-do-so-many-teachers-crash-in-octoberIn this episode, author Mike Anderson discusses ways teachers can fight off the October Blues.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/how-coding-can-cultivate-deep-civic-engagementhttps://edsurge.com/news/how-coding-can-cultivate-deep-civic-engagementIncorporating learning from historic social movements into tech education ignites student interest in shaping the future.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTambra ClarkNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/how-some-small-rural-districts-are-winning-the-attendance-strugglehttps://edsurge.com/news/how-some-small-rural-districts-are-winning-the-attendance-struggleNew study finds that small and rural districts lead the fight against absenteeism.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdam StoneNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/will-kids-pay-the-price-for-ai-panichttps://edsurge.com/news/will-kids-pay-the-price-for-ai-panicA backlash against classroom AI is sweeping public schools. But as New Mexico shows, blanket bans risk robbing students of early literacy interventions.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTJaime CasapNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/can-schools-trust-ai-features-in-edtech-productshttps://edsurge.com/news/can-schools-trust-ai-features-in-edtech-productsIn this episode of This Week with EdSurge, two former educators join to discuss EdReport's recent brief and explain why it is so important to verify ...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/traditional-pd-wasnt-enough-so-i-used-tiktok-to-create-an-engaging-alternativehttps://edsurge.com/news/traditional-pd-wasnt-enough-so-i-used-tiktok-to-create-an-engaging-alternativeTired of compliance-driven workshops, one teacher took to TikTok to turn literacy research into actionable classroom strategies.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCourt ShullerNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/study-edtech-is-rushing-ai-integration-before-proving-it-workshttps://edsurge.com/news/study-edtech-is-rushing-ai-integration-before-proving-it-worksAs AI features flood K-12 curricula, educators are left to filter proven quality from marketing hype.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIra ApfelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/why-ai-made-me-a-better-principalhttps://edsurge.com/news/why-ai-made-me-a-better-principalThe true metric of AI in school leadership is not time saved, but the presence and clarity restored to daily decision-making.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMonika VerebNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-cost-of-unchecked-assumptions-fewer-male-teachers-more-baby-slophttps://edsurge.com/news/the-cost-of-unchecked-assumptions-fewer-male-teachers-more-baby-slopIn this episode of This Week with EdSurge, two reporters explain why it is so important to trust but verify teacher motivations and educational videos.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/learning-commons-launches-open-ai-platform-for-k-12-edtechhttps://edsurge.com/news/learning-commons-launches-open-ai-platform-for-k-12-edtechThe CZI-backed initiative helps educators and developers use state standards, curricula, and datasets to create and evaluate classroom AI, but critics ...Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIra ApfelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/navigating-the-future-of-work-a-conversation-with-jffs-maria-flynnhttps://edsurge.com/news/navigating-the-future-of-work-a-conversation-with-jffs-maria-flynnFrom baseline AI literacy to early career exposure, Jobs for the Future president Maria Flynn shares how education systems can prepare young people for ...Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah McKibbenNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/schools-scramble-as-budget-cuts-force-reset-of-free-lunch-programshttps://edsurge.com/news/schools-scramble-as-budget-cuts-force-reset-of-free-lunch-programsParents, students and schools alike are navigating the changes in CEP eligibility after funding cuts.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdam StoneNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/what-yellowstone-rwanda-and-ai-taught-me-about-changehttps://edsurge.com/news/what-yellowstone-rwanda-and-ai-taught-me-about-changeBy viewing our classrooms as interconnected ecosystems, we can move beyond the surface-level debate over technology to focus on cultivating judgment, ...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNathan KraaiNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/inside-alabamas-next-generation-cybersecurity-classroomhttps://edsurge.com/news/inside-alabamas-next-generation-cybersecurity-classroomWed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTKim RichardsNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-missing-middle-why-kids-still-struggle-to-read-after-third-gradehttps://edsurge.com/news/the-missing-middle-why-kids-still-struggle-to-read-after-third-gradeWhat happens when middle school students hit the reading comprehension wall.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-october-blues-are-coming-heres-how-teachers-can-beat-themhttps://edsurge.com/news/the-october-blues-are-coming-heres-how-teachers-can-beat-themMike Anderson, author of “Rekindle Your Professional Fire,” believes new teachers are especially vulnerable to an emotional letdown after the start of ...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIra ApfelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/new-york-and-los-angeles-ban-student-facing-ai-for-now-should-other-schools-followhttps://edsurge.com/news/new-york-and-los-angeles-ban-student-facing-ai-for-now-should-other-schools-followThe bans, coupled with a new APA report, signal a shift from rapid AI adoption toward more deliberate evaluation.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSebastian OliveiraNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/parents-are-bringing-ai-to-the-iep-meeting-heres-how-teachers-should-respondhttps://edsurge.com/news/parents-are-bringing-ai-to-the-iep-meeting-heres-how-teachers-should-respondUsing AI in IEP meetings can benefit parents and teachers – if done correctly.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdam StoneNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/two-students-two-questions-that-wouldnt-let-gohttps://edsurge.com/news/two-students-two-questions-that-wouldnt-let-goStudents asking why learning matters in the age of AI forces two teachers to respond.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/stitching-the-future-technology-as-a-sacred-trusthttps://edsurge.com/news/stitching-the-future-technology-as-a-sacred-trustBy grounding our digital strategy in the same values as our ancestors, we can ensure technology serves our school community rather than consuming it.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPattie MoralesNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/ai-videos-are-warping-early-learning-teachers-say-heres-how-theyre-respondinghttps://edsurge.com/news/ai-videos-are-warping-early-learning-teachers-say-heres-how-theyre-respondingThe rise of so-called “baby slop” is turning early childhood educators into media critics.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdam StoneNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/are-schools-inadvertently-making-students-more-stressedhttps://edsurge.com/news/are-schools-inadvertently-making-students-more-stressedCathy Vatterott, author of “The Teens Are Not Alright,” believes schools are treating the symptoms of student stress instead of looking at the real problem.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLaura AscioneNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/hundreds-of-thousands-of-eligible-kids-are-waiting-for-childcare-assistancehttps://edsurge.com/news/hundreds-of-thousands-of-eligible-kids-are-waiting-for-childcare-assistanceA nationwide investigation reveals massive waitlists for government-funded childcare assistance, leaving low-income families stranded without essential ...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMoriah BalingitNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/how-ai-taught-me-to-embrace-vulnerability-in-the-classroomhttps://edsurge.com/news/how-ai-taught-me-to-embrace-vulnerability-in-the-classroomTrue innovation isn’t found in mastering every platform, but in being willing to ask deeper questions and take risks.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSofia GonzalezNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/putting-edtech-guidance-to-work-in-the-classroomhttps://edsurge.com/news/putting-edtech-guidance-to-work-in-the-classroomA look at what happens when rules written far from a classroom land on a teacher’s desk.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/a-principal-and-a-student-reviewed-the-new-chatgpt-for-teens-they-had-plenty-to-sayhttps://edsurge.com/news/a-principal-and-a-student-reviewed-the-new-chatgpt-for-teens-they-had-plenty-to-sayThe new offering is promising, but there are some real-world reservations.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/ai-can-help-one-of-k-12s-biggest-challenges-middle-school-readinghttps://edsurge.com/news/ai-can-help-one-of-k-12s-biggest-challenges-middle-school-readingArtificial intelligence can bridge the middle grades literacy gap by providing individualized student reading instruction at scale.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDacia TollNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/student-artists-wrestle-with-ais-promise-and-perilhttps://edsurge.com/news/student-artists-wrestle-with-ais-promise-and-perilFour student artists map out what artificial intelligence means for their communities today — and 50 years from now.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/can-a-letter-from-washington-actually-change-how-schools-buy-technologyhttps://edsurge.com/news/can-a-letter-from-washington-actually-change-how-schools-buy-technologyOn this episode of This Week with EdSurge, unpacking new federal edtech guidance for schools.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/protecting-the-student-mind-in-the-age-of-aihttps://edsurge.com/news/protecting-the-student-mind-in-the-age-of-aiEducators must shift their focus from preventing cognitive offloading to preserving the critical thinking skills AI threatens to replace.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMelinda MedinaNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/as-male-teachers-vanish-from-the-classroom-schools-look-for-ways-to-bring-them-backhttps://edsurge.com/news/as-male-teachers-vanish-from-the-classroom-schools-look-for-ways-to-bring-them-backA new survey of 145 men in the profession points to mentorship, pay and a sense of belonging as the biggest levers for recruitment and retention.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEd FinkelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/edsurge-welcomes-top-journalists-and-educators-to-advisory-boardhttps://edsurge.com/news/edsurge-welcomes-top-journalists-and-educators-to-advisory-boardBringing together award-winning reporters and leading educators, the board will provide strategic guidance on newsroom priorities and emerging issues ...Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/department-of-education-issues-long-awaited-edtech-guidance-for-states-and-districtshttps://edsurge.com/news/department-of-education-issues-long-awaited-edtech-guidance-for-states-and-districtsThe letter emphasizes outcomes and evidence but stops short of issuing federal regulations.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTIra ApfelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-case-against-the-classroom-cellphone-crackdownhttps://edsurge.com/news/the-case-against-the-classroom-cellphone-crackdownInstead of banning the technology, schools have an opportunity to promote digital citizenship and student engagement.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDan ClarkNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/what-is-ai-actually-costing-schoolshttps://edsurge.com/news/what-is-ai-actually-costing-schoolsOn This Week with EdSurge, searching to see where artificial intelligence quietly adds up.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/early-childhood-educators-are-leveling-up-at-community-colleges-and-employers-agreehttps://edsurge.com/news/early-childhood-educators-are-leveling-up-at-community-colleges-and-employers-agreeResearch reveals little to no penalty from employers for teachers who earn four-year degrees at community colleges instead of universities.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJamaal Abdul-AlimNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/college-admissions-testing-is-returning-to-mixed-reactionshttps://edsurge.com/news/college-admissions-testing-is-returning-to-mixed-reactionsSupporters argue that reinstating SAT and ACT test requirements better vet student readiness.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/on-ai-policy-students-have-plenty-to-sayhttps://edsurge.com/news/on-ai-policy-students-have-plenty-to-sayAt a gathering in Boston, ‘student senators’ proposed a first-of-its-kind national AI policy for K-12 classrooms.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/what-do-the-youngest-learners-in-the-building-actually-needhttps://edsurge.com/news/what-do-the-youngest-learners-in-the-building-actually-needThe guests on this episode of This Week with EdSurge say good tools fail without good follow-through.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-k-12-silo-wont-survive-ai-but-our-relationships-mighthttps://edsurge.com/news/the-k-12-silo-wont-survive-ai-but-our-relationships-mightI left my school to ask tech executives how to prepare students for the future.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeth YirgaNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/reading-scores-continue-to-drop-for-many-middle-schoolers-heres-whyhttps://edsurge.com/news/reading-scores-continue-to-drop-for-many-middle-schoolers-heres-whyEducators say middle schools need the same coherent literacy systems that transformed K-3.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-library-that-sparked-a-stem-revolution-for-our-studentshttps://edsurge.com/news/the-library-that-sparked-a-stem-revolution-for-our-studentsTo truly close the digital equity gap, educators must become architects of student possibility.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTambra ClarkNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/what-happens-when-ai-policy-meets-a-real-classroomhttps://edsurge.com/news/what-happens-when-ai-policy-meets-a-real-classroomOne national study, one local leader, and a reality check on how schools are really regulating AI.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEdSurge StaffNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/teachers-forge-ahead-on-integrating-aihttps://edsurge.com/news/teachers-forge-ahead-on-integrating-aiA new report highlights a growing push for tools tailored specifically to the classroom.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTEd FinkelNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/math-terrified-me-when-i-was-a-student-that-made-me-a-better-teacherhttps://edsurge.com/news/math-terrified-me-when-i-was-a-student-that-made-me-a-better-teacherA novice educator turns her "weakness" into a teaching strength.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrenna KirkpatrickNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/i-used-ai-to-build-ai-resistant-assignmentshttps://edsurge.com/news/i-used-ai-to-build-ai-resistant-assignmentsA teacher created an app to fight cheating — and discovered a bigger takeaway.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMichael HernandezNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/high-schools-need-a-new-model-for-a-new-economyhttps://edsurge.com/news/high-schools-need-a-new-model-for-a-new-economyCareer-connected learning, not just college readiness, will prepare students for jobs that keep shifting.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTScott LabandNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/why-would-anyone-opt-for-virtual-kindergartenhttps://edsurge.com/news/why-would-anyone-opt-for-virtual-kindergartenAs a researcher, I knew the evidence. As a father, I learned that when making decisions for your child, emotions matter as well.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMi AniefunaNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/reality-bites-students-say-they-face-stark-challenges-after-high-schoolhttps://edsurge.com/news/reality-bites-students-say-they-face-stark-challenges-after-high-schoolA new national survey finds a widening gap between classroom preparation and postgraduation life.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid WeldonNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/translating-dignity-not-just-languagehttps://edsurge.com/news/translating-dignity-not-just-languageAutomated platforms can translate messages in seconds, but as a school principal, I've learned that true belonging requires a human connection ...Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMonika VerebNews