The 2024 EdTech Revolution: From AI to Cybersecurity, America’s Education Landscape Is Changing
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Introduction
The 2023-24 school year has been a revolutionary year for edtech. Beginning with the U.S. Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (NETP) announcement in January 2024, the field of education has entered a new era as artificial intelligence (AI) is fully introduced into the classroom.
Key findings
1. AI, emerging as a game changer in the education field
90% of respondents report a surge in demand for AI-related guidance
59% of stocks develop AI-based guidelines for education (up from 2% last year)
AI emerges as second top priority after cybersecurity
Innovation Case Study - Washington State: Release of “Comprehensive Human-Centered AI Guidance for K-12 Public Schools,” a new paradigm that recognizes AI as a partner for educators.
2. Cybersecurity: EdTech’s Achilles Heel
Selected as a top priority edutech project for two consecutive years
K-12 School Districts Emerge as Top Targets of Cyberattacks (Attacks Double in 2 Years)
Confidence in adequate state cybersecurity funding plummets from 19% to 8%
Leading the Way - Indiana: Cybersecurity Task Force in operation since 2018. Collaborating with the State Department of Education (IDOE) and the Office of Technology (IOT) to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement initiative.
3. Digital Divide: The Double Whammy of Lack of Funding and Connectivity
Concerns about financial crisis grow as ESSER funds expire (22% → 26%)
Plans to discontinue edtech programs increase from 16% to 27%
Home Internet Access Still the Biggest Unsolved Problem
Spark of Hope: 85% of Stockholders Are Moving Forward on Broadband Internet Expansion
Trailblazer - Maine: Statewide 1:1 laptop program since 2000. Leading digital equity with innovative initiatives like #MaineTeachesCS and #TeachWithTech.
4. State government stands at a crossroads in strengthening its capacity to support edutech
The share of states with dedicated edtech departments increased from 55% to 65%
However, 57% of states have yet to establish an edutech master plan
Only 11% of states require local school districts to develop edtech plans
Only 38% of states provide guidance on using edtech tools based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Best Practices - Kentucky: Consistent EdTech Leadership for Over 30 Years, Centralized Shared Services Drives Costs, Promotes Equity, and Maximizes Efficiency
Conclusion
This report highlights the critical role that states play in the rapidly changing edtech environment. State efforts to foster innovation, ensure equitable access, and protect the rights of students and educators have never been more important.
The challenges are many. Responsible adoption of AI, strengthening cybersecurity, sustainable funding, closing the digital divide, applying UDL principles, and more. But as we overcome these challenges, we will be able to provide innovative learning environments that integrate cutting-edge technologies for all students. The future of American education is being reimagined right now through edtech.
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