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Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Marta Kowalczyk

Marta Kowalczyk taught for a decade and now writes about the tools that promise to make teaching easier. She reviews learning technology and education policy, benchmarks AI products on repeatable tasks, and covers the practical life of teenagers stepping into work and money.

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Independent editorial contributor covering education, learning technology, AI evaluation and youth life; former classroom teacher.

Articles by Marta Kowalczyk

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The FAFSA Overhaul Is Done. The Cleanup Is Not

Marta Kowalczyk

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How School Funding Actually Works: Title I and State Formulas

Marta Kowalczyk

How State Cellphone Ban Laws Actually Work in K-12 Schools

How State Cellphone Ban Laws Actually Work in K-12 Schools

Marta Kowalczyk

Alternative Certification Now Trains 18 Percent of US Teachers

Alternative Certification Now Trains 18 Percent of US Teachers

Marta Kowalczyk

FCC's New E-Rate Bidding Portal Sparks Pushback From School Groups

FCC's New E-Rate Bidding Portal Sparks Pushback From School Groups

Marta Kowalczyk

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NAEP Long-Term Trend 2026: Nine-Year-Olds Gain While Teen Scores Stall

Marta Kowalczyk

FCC Review Puts $3 Billion in School Internet Funding on the Table

FCC Review Puts $3 Billion in School Internet Funding on the Table

Marta Kowalczyk

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How Districts Should Evaluate AI Tutors Before Buying

Marta Kowalczyk

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Education Department Offers One Percent Rate Cut for Auto Pay Enrollment

Marta Kowalczyk

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The Digital Divide After E-Rate: How Districts Keep Students Connected

Marta Kowalczyk

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What Is Adaptive Learning Software and What Does Research Say

Marta Kowalczyk

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Proposed Rule Ties Federal Aid to Graduate Earnings Across All Sectors

Marta Kowalczyk

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Treasury to Collect Defaulted Student Loans Under New Federal Partnership

Marta Kowalczyk

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Workforce Pell Proposed Rule Opens Aid to Short-Term Training Programs

Marta Kowalczyk