While the speed at which education technology advances poses a challenge for education policymaking, the goals for its application to teaching and learning remain constant, say contributors to the newest issue of the Standard. Savvy state leaders will set their sights on ways to broaden access to technology’s benefits, solve problems confronting educators, and protect students against the risks of misuse.
Articles
State Education Policy and the New Artificial Intelligence
By Glenn M. Kleiman and H. Alix GallagherThe technology is new, but the challenges are familiar.
Opportunities and Challenges: Insights from North Carolina’s AI Guidelines
By Vera CuberoEarly guidance helps all schools seize the technology’s potential and mitigate the risks.
Connecting the National Educational Technology Plan to State Policy: A Roadmap for State Boards
By Julia FallonState leaders can use the plan to gauge whether their policies are expanding technology access, teachers’ capacity, and the learning experience.
Navigating Systemic Access to Computer Science Learning
By Janice MakReal advances to broaden participation in K-12 computing will come when state boards take a 360-degree view.
Ensuring Student Data Privacy through Better Governance
By Paige KowalskiState boards should champion laws to stand up robust cross-agency boards and advocate for best practice.
Advancing Policy to Foster K-12 Media Literacy
By Samia Alkam and Daniela DiGiacomoSome state leaders are moving to provide students with what they need to better navigate the digital world. More should.
Shielding Student Data: The Critical Role of State Boards in K-12 Cybersecurity
By Reg LeichtyA coordinated push is needed to ward off increased threats and mounting costs.
Opinion
The NASBE Interview: Richard Culatta
State board members should empower staff at the state and local level to use technology that aligns with the state’s learning vision.
Student Voice: Essential Ingredient to Decisions on School Start Times
By Michael KeyesNevada’s avenues for student input succeed in changing the conversation.
State Board Voice: Opening the Door to Opportunities with Ed Tech
By Adrian HaleNo resource has more significant implications for the future than technology.
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