Week in Edtech 3/12/2025: U.S. Department of Education Massive Layoffs, AI in Schools, Cyber Attacks on K-12, Stanford’s AI Policy Shift, Duolingo’s Playbook, AI-Driven Procurement, Sanoma’s Global EdTech Expansion, and More!
Send us a text This Week in Edtech, Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matthew Rascoff , Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University , break down the latest headlines shaping education, technology, and policy. From major federal education cuts to AI’s growing role in schools and higher ed, this episode unpacks the forces reshaping learning today. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:06:02] U.S. Department of Education lays off 30% of staff. [00:12:07] Education research funding faces uncertainty. ...