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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

What Parents Should Know About the Rules on Teen Work Hours

What Parents Should Know About the Rules on Teen Work Hours

Marta Kowalczyk

Timeline infographic of ESSER spending deadlines

How School Districts Are Spending Leftover Relief Funds

Marta Kowalczyk

Adult parents touring a small-chair kindergarten classroom

What the Data Says About Kindergarten Enrollment Recovery

Marta Kowalczyk

Volunteers sorting donated food boxes at a community pantry

What Youth Volunteering Teaches Beyond the Classroom

Marta Kowalczyk

Empty testing room with tablets set up on desks

What Changed in This Year's SAT Digital Format

Marta Kowalczyk

Empty neighborhood cafe counter in soft morning light before opening

How to Talk With Teens About Summer Jobs

Marta Kowalczyk

Smartphone locked inside a magnetic pouch close-up

Why More Districts Are Rethinking Phone Policies

Marta Kowalczyk

Students walking through a sunlit high school hallway between classes

How Ninth Graders Can Start High School Strong

Marta Kowalczyk