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Instructional vs. recreational technology

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What the Department of Education's New EdTech Guidance Means for Districts

The ED's new guidance draws a line between recreational and instructional tech. See what it means for districts, and how Blocksi can help.

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A student with accessibility accommodations

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Testing Accommodations and Accessibility in Digital Classrooms

Testing accommodations in K-12: why extended time is the most common support, and why digital tools still struggle to deliver it.

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Back to School 2026: A Setup Checklist for IT Admins, Teachers, and Parents

A role-specific back to school checklist for IT admins, teachers, and parents to get filtering, classroom tools, and device rules set before day one.

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Parent monitoring their child's screen activity

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Screen Time Awareness: What Every Parent Should Know in 2026

Screen time awareness is growing fast among parents and schools alike. Learn what's changing and what you can do about it today.

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What K-12 IT Is Seeing in 2026: The Latest Student Bypass Methods

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What K-12 IT Is Seeing in 2026: The Latest Student Bypass Methods

K-12 filters are struggling to keep up in 2026. See the latest student bypass methods and the detection approach that addresses them.

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