Kevin Hogan
Kevin Hogan is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face-to-face. Kevin has been reporting on education technology for more than 20 years. Previously, he was Editor-at-Large at eSchool News and Managing Director of Content for Tech & Learning.
Latest articles by Kevin Hogan

Beyond the Classroom: How Esports Spaces Double as Learning Hubs
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Extron's Jason Bond explains how districts can start small with esports AV infrastructure and build from there.

Get Cash Out of the Backpack: Adopting Digital Communication And Payments
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Chad Stevens, Head of Growth & Partnerships at ClassDojo for Districts on digital payments, family engagement, and the future of school-to-home communication

Responsible Use Is The New Acceptable Use: One District's Pragmatic Playbook for the AI Era
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan—Pineville ISD technology coordinator Kenzo Vanhaesebroeck explains some defenses a small district has against a tech revolution.

Better Safe Than Sorry: A Gold-Standard Approach To Cybersecurity
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Charles Franklin, Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Information Services at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas, shares his district's approach to cybersecurity and data privacy.

Take Teaching To The Next Level: Live From The Kira Event
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Kira execs and beta-users explore new ways to use AI in schools

How The West May Win When It Comes To Improving Literacy
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Allison Zimmermann, CEO of Foundations in Learning, and Dr. Seth King, Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Iowa, on their initiative to help struggling readers across rural Wyoming, Iowa, and other states—with lessons for schools everywhere.

From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Franklin Township Schools (IN) Director of Technology Integration Nadine Gilkison and Superintendent Dr. Chase Huotari share their three-year journey moving beyond AI policy debates to create authentic learning experiences

A Different Way to Lead
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Marlon Styles Jr., Award-winning superintendent and upcoming keynote for the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit at NCCE 26, delivers new techniques to manage today’s school districts.

The Scoop on BETT 2026
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Industry veteran Elizabeth Crawford, Senior Director, Global Education at Kahoot! breaks down BETT, this year’s largest edtech conference.

Let’s Make Some Things Clear: One District's Communications Evolution
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: One district’s communications evolution.

How Teachers Can Kick TikTok's Butt (Kind Of)
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Former educator and Zinc Learning Labs Founder Matt Bardin declares his mission to make kids love reading again.

Survey Says: The Human Touch Defines Student Success
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Peter Emmel, Director of Technology at Randolph Township Schools (NJ), and Juliana Finegan, VP of Educator Experience at Vivi break down the 2025 Global Teacher Insights Report.

Beyond the Ban: Why Taking Away Phones Isn't Enough
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: FETC 2026 keynote speaker Alana Winnick argues schools must explain the "why" behind cell phone bans and teach students self-regulation for the real world.

Addressing The Digital Design Divide
By Kevin Hogan published
Julia Fallon, Executive Director, and Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA, explain how districts can tap Title II-A funds to provide professional learning for educators

Alabama Does The Math
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Rachel Broadhead, AMSTI Operations & Partnership Director, talks about their grassroots approach to improve scores statewide.

AI Gets Real
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations With Kevin Hogan: Education expert Carl Hooker discusses making artificial intelligence work both in and out of class.

How Next-Generation CTE Programs Prepare Students for High-Wage, High-Demand Careers
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Brooke Martin, executive director of CTE at Aldine Independent School District, shares her data-driven insights

Things We Talk About When We Talk About Student Engagement
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Talking with Brian Shaw, CEO of Discovery Education, on how to identify, measure, and encourage student engagement

Exploring the Dynamics of Online Gaming Behavior
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Talking with Morielle Lotan, CEO of The ADIR Challenge, on how to create solutions

Back to Basics: Why Student Engagement Remains a Core Priority
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Logitech's Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, explains how fundamental principles of hearing, seeing, and interacting are the key drivers for successful technology integration in classrooms.

Warning: Social Media Hurts
By Kevin Hogan published
Conversations With Kevin Hogan: One State’s Attempt at Youth Mental Health Protection

New Features Spotlight: The Latest in Projector Technology
By Kevin Hogan last updated
These projector features up the ante on usability for the classroom and beyond.
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