EdTech News This Week

Updated: May 11, 2026

• 2026-05-07: New White Paper From ClassDojo Explains How School-Family Communication Benefits Learning - ClassDojo’s white paper proves consistent school-family communication reduces absenteeism by 18% and lifts test scores, emphasizing tech’s role in bridging engagement gaps. (Source: Elearningindustry.com) [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-05-06: The Future Is Creative - Proposed federal policies tying aid to graduate earnings risk decimating arts programs, sparking debates1. ** Online learning platforms are boosting trust through secure identity verification tools that combat fraud and ensure credential integrity, addressing a critical need as digital certifications gain mainstream acceptance. (Source: Elearningindustry.com) [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-05-05: Part 2: Is Higher Education Having a Psychotic Breakdown? - A brewing identity crisis pits colleges as businesses against1. ** Online learning platforms are boosting trust through secure identity verification tools that combat fraud and ensure credential integrity, addressing a critical need as digital certifications gain mainstream acceptance. (Source: Elearningindustry.com) [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-05-05: Game-Based Learning Online Conference - 1. ** Online learning platforms are boosting trust through secure identity verification tools that combat fraud and ensure credential integrity, addressing a critical need as digital certifications gain mainstream acceptance. (Source: Elearningindustry.com) [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-05-04: MC-MIFA: a causal-aware hybrid state space framework for robust multimodal student engagement analysis - A new AI framework (MC-MIFA) uses causal modeling to analyze student engagement across video, audio, and biometrics, offering educators real-time insights into learning barriers. (Source: Nature.com) [Nature.com]
• 2026-04-29: Racial diversity in higher education is associated with higher student salaries - Racial diversity in higher education boosts post-graduation salaries*, per a *Nature study, highlighting how inclusive policies enhance human capital and societal equity. [Nature.com]