Research & Forecasts


Overall Malware Down Slightly in the Quarter, as Double-Extortion Attacks Increase

Overall Malware Down Slightly in the Quarter, as Double-Extortion Attacks Increase

Malware in general declined in the second quarter of 2023, according to a new report, even as double-extortion ransomware grew substantially.

More High School Grads Rejecting 4-Year College Pathway

A higher percentage of high school graduates than in prior years are turning away from pursuing a four-year college degree, according to a new report.

graph from 2023 SETDA State of Ed Tech Report compares respondents answers to "what are top unmet needs in your state" from 2022 and 2023

Cybersecurity, AI Policy Top List of State Ed Tech Priorities

New survey results from the State Education Technology Directors Association underscore the importance of collaboration across agencies and school districts as cybersecurity and AI pose the biggest unmet challenges for public education.

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Survey: Most Middle- and High-Schoolers Say They Haven't Used AI Tools Yet

A May 2023 survey of Gen Z students conducted by Touchstone Research shows how students perceive generative artificial intelligence, how they use it, and what they’re using the tools for — and while only 18% of respondents said they'd ever used generative AI, of those, over a third were middle- and high-schoolers reporting they've used the tools to help with their schoolwork.

Applications Open Till Nov. 1 for Numerous Grants for Math Teachers

The National Council for Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications through Nov. 1, 2023, for nearly two dozen different grants for primary and secondary educators who teach math, instructional coaches, and leaders.

Small Minority of Parents Oppose Generative AI in Schools

A survey of nearly 1,000 parents revealed that only a small minority oppose the use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT for academic help in schools.

Educators See Potential Uses for Generative AI, Concerned about Losing Tech to Budget Cuts

In a new national survey of more than 1,100 educators, a substantial 64% said they are somewhat or very worried about losing technology resources in the classroom owing to funding cuts.

Digital transformation is still largely in its infancy in K–12 schools and districts.

Most Districts Still Early in Their Digital Transformation Journey

Digital transformation is still largely in its infancy in K–12 schools and districts. According to the 2023 THE Journal Digital Transformation Survey, nearly two-thirds of respondents said they have not yet begun to implement their strategies or roll out technologies.

Educators See Teacher Burnout, Shortages, and 'Unfinished Learning' as Top Concerns

A national survey of educators and a survey of parents revealed the top concerns of both groups going into the 2023–2024 school year. Both cited "unfinished learning" from the 2021–2022 school year as one of their major issues.

Chromebooks See Minor Contraction as Tablets Continue Plunge

Four of the top-5 tablet makers saw double-digit declines in shipments in the second quarter of 2023 — including Apple — according to recently released preliminary market data. Meanwhile Chromebooks declined only slightly in the quarter, with the top-2 companies seeing positive gains.