Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI

Federal officials are scrutinizing school internet subsidies amid a broader debate over ed-tech and student screen time, even as the Trump administration promotes artificial intelligence in education.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Like many parents, Arielle Roth has concerns about her children’s screen time at school. But unlike her peers, she’s in a position to influence the issue at nearly every school […]
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