Monthly Archives: September 2026

Alright, let's talk about something that's really shaking up the education world right now: generative AI. You've probably heard the buzz, seen the headlines, and maybe even played around with some of these tools yourself. They're everywhere, from drafting emails to writing essays – or at least, attempts at essays. But in the K-12 space,…

The news hit like a digital-age bombshell: the LA Unified School District (LAUSD), one of the nation's largest K-12 systems, has decided to block student access to generative AI tools on all district-issued devices, with the policy set to fully roll out by the 2026-27 school year. This isn't just a minor tweak; it's a…

As a parent, you've likely seen it: your child utterly captivated by an educational app, their fingers flying across the screen, a look of intense concentration on their face. It’s easy to feel a surge of satisfaction, thinking, 'Wow, they're really learning!' We’ve all been there, mistaking the flash and sizzle of edtech for genuine…

We live in a world absolutely saturated with technology, and our classrooms are no exception. Everywhere you look, there's a new app, a new platform, promising to revolutionize education. But here's the kicker, and it's a point I've been making for years: engagement and flashy graphics don't automatically translate into actual learning. It's a hard…