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Julia Gilban-Cohen

Staff Writer

Julia Gilban-Cohen is a staff writer for the Center for Digital Education. Prior to joining the e.Republic team, she spent six years teaching special education in New York City public schools. Julia also continues to freelance as a reporter and social video producer. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California.

K-12 Education

TadHealth Streamlines Mental Health Funds for Calif. Schools

To make sense of a complex state initiative, many school districts in California have turned to the behavioral health technology platform TadHealth that simplifies complex billing processes for users.

October 16, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

CDT: Growing AI Use in Schools Brings Benefits and New Risks

A recent report from the Center for Democracy and Technology found four main risks that increase as schools adopt AI more widely: cyber attacks, bullying, technology malfunctions and troubling interactions with chatbots.

October 10, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

Webinar: AI's Major Innovations and Cyber Risks for K-12

During a webinar this week hosted by PowerSchool, ed-tech experts urged districts to adopt proactive training and data practices that integrate cybersecurity and ethical AI use across all levels.

October 08, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

California AI Child Protection Bill Clears Statehouse

Assembly Bill 1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development for Kids Act, aims to safeguard children from harmful companion chatbots. Lawmakers approved the bill and it is now awaiting action from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

September 29, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes AI Instructors Ban in Charters

State Rep. Nikki Rivera has introduced legislation to ensure charter school students are taught by certified teachers, citing the risks of fully AI-driven instruction. It highlights the ongoing conversation around AI in instruction.

September 24, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

New Hampshire Launches Statewide Online Learning Option

Students enrolled in the Granite State Academy Online Program, an alternative program of Prospect Mountain High School hosted by the online education company K12, will begin instruction Sept. 19.

September 16, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

White House AI Task Force Positions AI as Top Education Priority

In the first meeting of the White House Task Force on AI Education, officials and ed-tech leaders emphasized AI literacy, workforce training and public-private partnerships as central to U.S. competitiveness.

September 12, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
Higher Education

Gamers Acquire Job Skills at ASU and Aethir's Learning Lab

The Endless Games and Learning Lab at Arizona State University, supported by the decentralized cloud-computing platform Aethir, accommodates educational programs and game-based learning.

September 12, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

ANSI Publishes Security Framework for Schools

A new security standard for schools from the nonprofit American National Standards Institute (ANSI) suggests a three-pronged approach involving physical protection, behavior management and emergency operations planning.

September 10, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen
K-12 Education

Baltimore Launches AI Computer Lab for Youth, Seniors

A partnership between Intel, NWN and the city of Baltimore aspires to bridge digital equity gaps by giving community members access to new computers and hands-on AI training.

September 09, 2025
· Julia Gilban-Cohen