Week in Edtech 2/18/26: Student AI Walkouts, 26 States Push Phone Bans, Khan India Lessons, Utah Math Shakeup, Higher Ed Under Pressure, and More! Feat. Brandon Smith of Integrity Advocate from Edtech Insiders

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Week in Edtech 2/18/26: Student AI Walkouts, 26 States Push Phone Bans, Khan India Lessons, Utah Math Shakeup, Higher Ed Under Pressure, and More! Feat. Brandon Smith of Integrity Advocate

1 hour 3 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm.

] Peter Stiepleman on leading with “ed, not tech” when implementing AI in schools [00:06:33] Seattle-area student walkout over ChatGPT access sparks debate on AI in classrooms [00:08:11] 26 states advance phone bans and K–5 screen-time l...

Peter Stiepleman on leading with “ed, not tech” when implementing AI in schools

Seattle-area student walkout over ChatGPT access sparks debate on AI in classrooms

26 states advance phone bans and K–5 screen-time legislation

Khan Academy’s failed India rollout shows implementation—not tools—drives impact

Whether global systems may leapfrog the U.S. in AI-powered education

AI-supported speech therapy and reading intervention free educators for human connection

Utah’s math overhaul ignites debate over data science, calculus acceleration, and rigor

Rural districts innovate through regional collaboration and expanded course access

Higher ed faces declining endowments, enrollment pressure, and early college expansion

Anthropic co-founder argues AI will increase the value of humanities degrees

Brandon Smith, CEO of Integrity Advocate, on AI-driven cheating, proctoring reform, and protecting assessment integrity

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Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest host Peter Stiepleman, host of The Imperfect Leader, as they explore AI in schools, screen-time policy, math reform, higher ed disruption, and the future of assessment integrity. ✨ Episode Highlights: [

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