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Generative AI Governance Quality in Higher Education Linked to Student Engagement and Equity

Generative AI Governance Quality in Higher Education Linked to Student Engagement and Equity

A recent study indicates that the quality of generative AI (GenAI) governance in higher education significantly influences student engagement and perceived educational equity. The research, which surveyed 644 undergraduate and postgraduate students across eight universities in China, found that clear, consistent, and transparent GenAI rules are strongly associated with students' perceptions of authentic assessment. This perception of authentic assessment, in turn, fully mediates the relationship between governance quality and student engagement, meaning that governance impacts engagement primarily by reshaping how students experience assessment tasks. For perceived educational equity, authentic assessment partially mediates the relationship, with governance quality also directly influencing equity perceptions. Additionally, digital access emerged as the strongest predictor of perceived educational equity, highlighting the importance of material conditions alongside policy. The study emphasizes that mere aw...

McGraw Hill and Pearson Partner to Integrate K-12 Assessment and Curriculum Capabilities

McGraw Hill and Pearson Partner to Integrate K-12 Assessment and Curriculum Capabilities

McGraw Hill and Pearson have agreed to integrate Pearson’s interim assessment capabilities into McGraw Hill’s K-12 curriculum. This partnership is part of a broader trend in the United States K-12 EdTech market towards consolidating tools into fewer integrated systems. The move aims to link assessment data with curriculum resources, enabling teachers to access assessment results, instructional groupings, and aligned resources for lesson planning and differentiated instruction. This development reflects a shift from emergency purchases during the pandemic to more planned procurement that aligns technology spending with instructional outcomes and operational requirements. The K-12 EdTech market is experiencing increased demand for integrated platforms that can reduce administrative complexity and support consistent data use, especially as districts face tighter budgets and greater scrutiny on evidence and student data protection.

American Academy of Pediatrics Shifts Stance on Screen Time Limits, Emphasizing Context Over Duration

American Academy of Pediatrics Shifts Stance on Screen Time Limits, Emphasizing Context Over Duration

American Academy of Pediatrics Shifts Stance on Screen Time Limits, Emphasizing Context Over Duration

Stride, Inc. Seeks Teacher of the Visually Impaired for Remote K-12 Education

Stride, Inc. Seeks Teacher of the Visually Impaired for Remote K-12 Education

Stride, Inc., a public company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and traded on the NYSE under the symbol LRN, is actively seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) as a contractor for its online education services. This role involves providing specialized services to K-12 students with visual impairments, ensuring their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are met. The position requires the TVI to communicate with parents and teachers, develop progress reports, and maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations. Key responsibilities include ensuring access to accommodations such as assistive technology and accessible texts, instructing students and families on communication strategies, and serving as the Teacher of Record for an assigned caseload. The company emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility and inclusion, aiming to provide flexible and effective learning opportunities for a diverse range of learners, including K-12 students, adult learners, military families, bu...

Khan Academy Partners with PhET Interactive Simulations to Enhance Science Education

Khan Academy Partners with PhET Interactive Simulations to Enhance Science Education

On November 12, 2026, Khan Academy announced a new partnership with PhET Interactive Simulations, a project of the University of Colorado Boulder. This collaboration will integrate PhET's free math and science simulations directly into Khan Academy's online articles and exercises. Students will now be able to engage with these simulations in two primary formats: interactive articles designed for conceptual understanding and virtual investigations, and simulation-based exercises that combine PhET simulations with practice questions set in real-world contexts. Khan Academy, a nonprofit educational organization founded in 2006 by Salman Khan, provides free online courses, video tutorials, and practice exercises across various subjects, including math, science, computing, and AP courses. PhET Interactive Simulations, established in 2002 by Carl Wieman, is known for creating free, interactive simulations to make science and math engaging and accessible.

Experts Reframe 'Screen Time' Discussion, Emphasizing Context Over Duration for Children's Development

Experts Reframe 'Screen Time' Discussion, Emphasizing Context Over Duration for Children's Development

The conversation surrounding children's 'screen time' is shifting from strict hourly limits to a more nuanced understanding of what children are doing on screens, the context of their use, and what activities screen time replaces. The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer advocates for a single number of screen hours, instead focusing on the purpose and environment of screen engagement. Similarly, the American Psychological Association highlights that the value of technology, whether beneficial or harmful, hinges on its instructional design and how adults integrate it into a child's life. This perspective suggests that not all screen use is equal; for instance, building a presentation differs significantly from watching an instructional video or gaming. The core issue often isn't screen time itself, but rather the divided attention it can create, offering numerous distractions with a single tap. Experts recommend prioritizing what children are doing, why they are doing it, with whom, and what other acti...

K-12 EdTech Software Market Projected to Reach $173.67 Billion by 2032, Driven by Cloud and AI Adoption

K-12 EdTech Software Market Projected to Reach $173.67 Billion by 2032, Driven by Cloud and AI Adoption

The global K-12 EdTech market is forecast to reach $173.67 billion by 2032, growing at an 11.40% CAGR from 2027. Software is identified as the fastest-growing segment within this market, projected to expand at a 13.20% CAGR through 2032. This growth is attributed to increased school spending on digital curriculum, assessment, and administrative platforms. Cloud-based deployment models are also a significant driver, accounting for 67.30% of revenue in 2026 and expected to grow at a 14.23% CAGR. Cloud infrastructure supports scalable deployment, updates, storage, and collaboration, shifting school budgets from hardware purchases to recurring software subscriptions. Key players like McGraw Hill and Pearson are integrating assessment tools, while Cengage is expanding AI products across its K-12 portfolio, indicating a trend towards comprehensive digital solutions. The market is moving from standalone classroom tools to integrated technology supporting curriculum, assessment, school administration, and teacher ...

Instructure Unveils AI-Powered Enhancements and Core Experience Modernization for Canvas LMS

Instructure Unveils AI-Powered Enhancements and Core Experience Modernization for Canvas LMS

Instructure, a leading EdTech company, has announced significant updates to its Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), focusing on AI integration and a modernized user experience. These developments, detailed at CanvasCon Europe, aim to simplify the educator experience, personalize learning for students, and provide administrators with better insights. Key features include a new block content editor with AI capabilities for generating alternative text and regenerating content, and 'Knowledge Chats' which allow educators to create AI-driven conversations for students with specific educational purposes. Additionally, Instructure is introducing enhanced dashboards for educators and customizable analytic dashboards for administrators to streamline workflows and provide actionable data. The company is also expanding its Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow Canvas to connect with external AI systems, ensuring data security and permission controls are maintained. These updates are designed to improve the depen...

Stanford University Implements In-Class Quizzes and Handwritten Assignments to Combat AI Cheating

Stanford University Implements In-Class Quizzes and Handwritten Assignments to Combat AI Cheating

Stanford University is introducing new measures, including in-class reading quizzes and handwritten assignments, for freshmen courses to address concerns about AI-powered cheating. The Civic, Liberal, and Global Education program made this decision following student suggestions on how to assess knowledge fairly in an era of advanced AI tools. Mandatory courses will now require students to write responses to in-class prompts to ensure their work is original. Additionally, COLLEGE 101 classes have incorporated reading quizzes into their curriculum. The Program in Writing and Rhetoric, another mandatory course for freshmen, will utilize in-class writing, on-paper annotations, and journaling as part of its assessment methods. These changes aim to create an environment where students are evaluated on their genuine understanding and effort, rather than relying on artificial intelligence to complete their academic tasks.

HESS National Conference 2026 to Convene Higher Education Leaders in Louisville, Kentucky

HESS National Conference 2026 to Convene Higher Education Leaders in Louisville, Kentucky

The Higher Education Systems & Services (HESS) Consortium is set to host its annual National Conference from November 16-18, 2026, at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. This event serves as a key gathering for CIOs, CFOs, and technology leaders from private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the United States. The conference agenda includes three days of member presentations, software demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Discussions will focus on critical areas such as administrative systems, technology strategy, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, and shared-service models. The HESS National Conference is designed to foster peer-driven conversations, addressing common challenges faced by private institutions in the higher education sector. Student First, in partnership with Doctums, will be attending to engage with HESS members regarding modern, cloud-native Student Information Systems (SIS) and implementation strategies.

Wharton Generative AI Labs Introduces 'Primer' to Transform Educational Simulations with AI

Wharton Generative AI Labs Introduces 'Primer' to Transform Educational Simulations with AI

Wharton Generative AI Labs has developed 'Primer,' an open-source, LLM-agnostic AI-supported system designed to help educators create adaptive educational simulations. Primer aims to leverage teacher expertise to generate varied and responsive practice scenarios for students, addressing the difficulty and resource intensity of building high-quality simulations traditionally. The system uses a multi-agent approach to execute an educator's instructional intent, allowing AI to improvise dialogue and adapt to students within educator-defined conditions. This 'guided improvisation' shifts the focus from scripting every possible path to designing the learning environment. The project is currently a research prototype, with its prompts, templates, and code available on GitHub for further examination and extension by educators, researchers, and developers.

Technology Access Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Students of Color in STEM Education

Technology Access Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Students of Color in STEM Education

The Technology Access Foundation (TAF), a Seattle-based nonprofit, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of efforts to provide STEM education and career opportunities for students of color. Founded by Trish Millines Dziko, who left Microsoft in 1996, TAF initially focused on teaching computer skills and securing tech internships. A notable moment in its history occurred in 2002 when then-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer publicly offered an internship to Miya McClain, a TAF student, during a luncheon. Over the years, TAF evolved its approach, moving into public education by co-managing a middle and high school in Federal Way, Washington, and coaching teachers to integrate STEM skills into broader curricula. The organization emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership, aiming to equip students for any field, not just technology.