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US Education Department urges schools to judge EdTech by outcomes, not screen time
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Education issued new federal guidance urging schools to judge educational technology based on learning outcomes and evidence of effectiveness, rather than screen time alone. Schools are encouraged to prioritise products with demonstrated positive impacts, supported by randomized controlled trials and independent evaluations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Edtech, and 2 sources have reported it between 20 Aug 2026 and 25 Aug 2026.
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You must stop selling your education technology based on screen time. Focus immediately on proving learning improvements and secure independent evaluations to maintain access to US schools and districts.
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2 sources · first reported 20 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Aug 2026
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