Ethical Ed Tech: How Educators Can Lead on AI and Digital Safety in K-12 - Softcover

Soundar-Shah, Priten

Softcover

ISBN 10: 139436962X ISBN 13: 9781394369621

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2026

Synopsis

Strategies and tools to integrate emerging technologies into K–12 classrooms in a way that benefits all

Recognizing the unprecedented opportunities and complex ethical challenges of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in K–12 education, Ethical Ed Tech provides a practical, actionable guide for K–12 educators seeking to integrate technology responsibly, equitably, and effectively. This book addresses the urgent need for ethical considerations in edtech, offering concrete strategies, case studies, and practical tools to empower teachers and school-based teams to make informed decisions that prioritize student wellbeing, privacy, and equitable access.

Readers will learn how to:

• Examine real scenarios educators face daily, instead of abstract principles
• Integrate philosophical foundations with practical implementation steps to develop a comprehensive framework
• Address emerging technologies like AI, biometrics, and VR to become forward-thinking classroom leaders
• Incorporate perspectives from administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Access and implement adaptable templates for classroom and school-wide technology policies

Ethical Ed Tech is a timely, must-read resource for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school-based teams navigating the ethical challenges of AI and emerging technologies. With real-world case studies and decision-making frameworks, it supports classroom-level choices and school-wide conversations alike. The book is also valuable for school leaders and other stakeholders who want to understand how AI is changing the educational landscape and impacting their policies.

About this title

About the Author

PRITEN SOUNDAR-SHAH is CEO of PedagogyVentures, where he helps organizations integrate technology with proven teaching strategies. He also leads three nonprofits, serving as Executive Director of PedagogyFutures, President of Academy 4 Social Civics, and CTO of ThinkerAnalytix―organizations collectively focused on ethical ed tech, civics education, and scaling critical thinking instruction worldwide. PedagogyFutures is an approved professional development provider in seven states. Soundar-Shah holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

From the Back Cover

Practical frameworks and case studies for ethical AI integration in K-12 classrooms

With 86 percent of education organizations now using generative AI, teachers face daily ethical decisions about student privacy, data security, and responsible technology adoption. Ethical Ed Tech provides the practical frameworks and policy tools educators need to navigate these challenges confidently. Soundar-Shah delivers a philosophy-policy-practice model that transforms abstract ethical concerns into actionable classroom strategies.

Ethical Ed Tech features 12 realistic case studies spanning privacy, AI implementation, equitable access, and social media―each designed for use in professional learning communities and workshops. The book includes downloadable templates, discussion guides, and stakeholder personas that help educators balance innovation with student well-being. Teachers gain concrete tools for integrating AI, biometrics, and emerging technologies responsibly while maintaining focus on equity and student safety.

“As AI permeates everything, protecting what is human becomes more urgent, nowhere more than in K-12 education. In Ethical Ed Tech, Priten Soundar-Shah channels that urgency, giving educators and leaders a rigorous ethical framework for integrating AI with civic purpose and students at the center. This is the book the field has been missing.”
―GAUTAM SETHI, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 139436962X
• ISBN 13: 9781394369621
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288