https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12 K-12 Education en-US Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:23 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/new-mexico-task-force-suggests-screen-time-ban-for-grades-k-2 A year after lawmakers assigned a task force to study the effects of screen time in elementary school, the group is recommending a minimization of “nonessential” technology use and limits on gaming and social media. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:23 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/new-mexico-task-force-suggests-screen-time-ban-for-grades-k-2 https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/gov-abbott-proposes-screen-time-limits-for-texas-schools A year after Texas lawmakers enacted a statewide ban on cellphones in schools, Gov. Greg Abbott said at a recent campaign stop at Del Mar College that he thought technology should only be used for specific lessons. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:19:48 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/gov-abbott-proposes-screen-time-limits-for-texas-schools https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/public-fears-about-ai-give-schools-a-chance-to-evaluate-it Unsettling news stories about AI in the media may prompt school leaders to take a harder look at ed-tech tools that incorporate the technology, learn more about it and be deliberate in their approach. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:43:59 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/public-fears-about-ai-give-schools-a-chance-to-evaluate-it https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ai-restrictions-at-nycps-and-lausd-reverberate-nationwide The two largest school districts in the U.S. restricted student access to generative AI. Other education leaders are weighing age, instructional purpose and evidence as they draw their own boundaries. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:16:28 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ai-restrictions-at-nycps-and-lausd-reverberate-nationwide https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/harford-schools-disable-student-devices-at-night While they still give students personal devices to take home, some schools in Harford County, Md., are disabling the devices from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. every day this school year in an effort to curb screen time. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:31:07 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/harford-schools-disable-student-devices-at-night https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/mesa-public-schools-set-30-minute-screen-time-limit-for-early-grades Following similar policies at other school districts across the U.S., an Arizona school district set screen-time limits for grades K-2 at an average of 20 minutes a day and a maximum of 30 minutes. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:22:09 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/mesa-public-schools-set-30-minute-screen-time-limit-for-early-grades https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/pa-initiative-prompts-students-to-build-and-use-ai-models Students are testing and learning about artificial intelligence through Pennsylvania Creates, a joint project of several education and tech organizations designed to help develop AI models ethically. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:45:05 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/pa-initiative-prompts-students-to-build-and-use-ai-models https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/seattle-schools-curb-screen-time-for-youngest-students Students in grades K-2 will not have their own iPads and will be limited to 30 minutes of screen time per day. The superintendent said it's about giving kids access to tech only when they need it, rather than all the time. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:38:17 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/seattle-schools-curb-screen-time-for-youngest-students https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/frederick-county-school-board-questions-google-gemini-on-student-devices A Maryland school district enabled Google Gemini for middle and high school students last month, and some current and former educators are concerns about its potential impact on student learning. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:11 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/frederick-county-school-board-questions-google-gemini-on-student-devices https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/high-schooler-builds-the-college-prep-platform-he-wanted Frustrated with scattered, costly resources for college preparation, a 16-year-old high school student in Virginia saw an opportunity to create something better. His own free platform is now used by thousands. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:04:20 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/high-schooler-builds-the-college-prep-platform-he-wanted