Ed-tech in times of Trump

About this episode

Dr. Morgan Anderson discusses the impact of the second Trump administration on EdTech in the US and highlights urgent issues in 2026.

Education and technology in the US is currently mired in the volatile politics of the second Trump administration. Dr. Morgan Anderson (University of Northern Iowa) reflects on the state of EdTech in the US in 2026, and highlights emerging issues that need our urgent attention. Accompanying reference >>> Anderson, M. (2022). Public education in the digital age: neoliberalism, EdTech, and the future of our schools. Routledge

People in this episode

Host: Neil Selwyn

Guest: Dr. Morgan Anderson

Topics covered

• EdTech
• politics
• education
• technology
• neoliberalism
• future of schools

Keywords

• EdTech
• Trump administration
• education technology
• neoliberalism
• public education
• digital age
• emerging issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Northern Iowa, Routledge

Books & works: Public education in the digital age: neoliberalism, EdTech, and the future of our schools

Places: US

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