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In defense of education technology (& the original EdSurge)

Don't throw out the edtech baby with the edtech bathwater, argues Tony Wan, the journalist-turned-investor who also defends the original EdSurge against…
Jun 23 • Alexander Russo

How ISTE turned EdSurge into slop

The EdSurge I once knew and worked for would be telling the story of this year’s edtech backlash with accuracy and honesty. Instead, ISTE has turned the…

Jun 22 • Stephen Noonoo

Summer Edtech Pile-On

In this week’s Secret Bonus Section: Tech fears dominate the news, the latest ‘Toy Story’ installment, and the New York Times goes all in on AI.
Jun 22 • Alexander Russo

Selling off the USDE, what happened in Austin, & video in the spotlight: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (6/19/2026)

All the best education journalism, media commentary, & newsroom changes.

Jun 19 • Alexander Russo

Best Education Journalism of the Week

Test score Rorschach, EdSurge mystery, & states scramble for AI guidelines: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (06/12/2026)

All the best education journalism, media commentary, & newsroom changes.

Jun 12

All aboard the anti-edtech bandwagon, #EWA26 pro and con, & job changes galore: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (6/5/2026)

All the best education journalism, media commentary, & newsroom changes.

Jun 5

The Education Show

Can Democrats win on education reform?

The former Chicago mayor hasn't been able to persuade many of his fellow Democrats to join his call for a return to education reform, but his focus on…

Jun 17 • Alexander Russo

Why are schools awash in YouTube?

The old-school video platform may be just as important as learning software and controlling screen time. The latest in our series on covering school…

Jun 3 • Alexander Russo

Secret Bonus Section

EDSURGE MYSTERY, ‘COMMIT TO THE BIT,’ & BEST LONGFORM

This week’s secret bonus section for paid subscribers:

Jun 13 • Alexander Russo

Alexander Russo's The Grade

Taking a Closer Look at Education News