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Follow the latest education technology developments across US K-12 education. Platform launches, partnerships, acquisitions and product news.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
As of October 7, 2026, K-12 News has published 3 education technology stories over the last 30 days, across 2 states and 2 organizations. The most active states are Maine and Massachusetts.
The Maine Department of Education has issued resources to help schools limit students’ personal device access during the school day, with guidance on routines, family communication and local implementation.
Schools in Massachusetts can apply for a share of $1 million in grants for cell phone-free schools, following the opening of applications by Gov. Healey.
Maine DOE’s self-paced courses are now available on EnGiNE to help bus drivers teach students safe riding practices. The materials aim to provide consistent safety messages statewide.
Feedback Wanted! Take the Student Screen Time Survey August 31- September 11
CoSN CEO Keith Krueger endorsed federal guidance that supports local decisions on school technology use and distinguishes recreational screen time from technology used for teaching and learning.
The FCC is seeking input on whether to end E-Rate or limit it to rural areas, affecting broadband support for schools and libraries. Comments are due October 13, 2026.
August 12, 2026 In this issue, read about New Student Device Requirements, Math Textbooks, and Football Game Safety Measures.
CoSN published an executive summary to help K-12 district leaders address screen time rules, with guidance on learning, online safeguards and local decisions. The full guide is limited to members.
Connecticut's State Board of Education adopted guidance recommending bell-to-bell limits on students' personal devices and addressing classroom screen time. It does not impose a statewide mandate.
Discovery Education’s Science Techbook assessment content will be integrated into Renaissance’s DnA and SchoolCity platforms, letting districts review science results alongside other assessment data.
Renaissance received the 2026 CODiE award for math instruction, its second consecutive win in the category. Its math platform combines assessment, teacher-led lessons and adaptive practice.
The Mississippi Department of Education reported at least 4,309 Education Enhancement Fund transactions totaling $760,445 through the ClassWallet digital wallet since July 15.
Mississippi public school districts will receive access to state Education Enhancement Funds on July 15, allowing teachers to buy instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year.
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Connecticut’s State Board of Education adopted updated guidance recommending bell-to-bell limits on students’ personal devices and addressing classroom screen time, without imposing a statewide mandate. Nationally, CoSN released guidance for district leaders on screen time policies and endorsed federal guidance supporting local technology decisions. These updates distinguish restrictions on personal or recreational device use from technology used for teaching and learning.
Federal education officials proposed changes to grant rules that would revise competition criteria, allow unspent funds to affect multiyear awards and favor applicants with lower indirect cost rates. Kansas received federal approval to pilot student assessments administered throughout the school year. In Pennsylvania, an $8 million school psychology program has placed 42 interns in 22 schools this year, with eligible interns in high-need districts able to receive stipends, Praxis fee waivers and additional training.
Platforms, devices, digital learning, broadband and technology purchases in schools.
Safety centres, emergency planning, threat assessment, security funding and crisis response.
Professional learning initiatives include newly available self-paced bus safety courses in Maine, planned free online AI training in Missouri, and a new educator institute tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary in New York City. Connecticut’s five-year federal literacy grant will expand small-group reading interventions across 75 elementary schools and provide educator coaching. In Rhode Island and Maryland, Advance CTE is coaching efforts to expand career pathway access while embedding student participation in program and policy design.
Construction, renovation, transport and school infrastructure investment.
Based on: Maine DOE Releases ‘Phone-Free Schools Toolkit’
Based on: Governor Healey Opens Applications for $1M in Cell Phone-Free Schools Grants
Based on: Maine School Safety Center Announces Release of First Phase of School Bus Safety Training Modules
Based on: Connecticut Releases Updated Position Statement and Guidance on the Use of Personal and Purposeful Technology in Schools
Based on: Renaissance and Discovery Education Announce Partnership to Advance Instructional Coherence and Unified Assessment Insight
Based on: Education Enhancement Fund transactions valuing more than $760,000 made so far following launch of digital platform
