A new survey reported that educators see technology use in schools as delivering academic engagement while simultaneously raising concerns about social-emotional development and mental health. In an EdWeek Research Center survey, more than half of teachers, principals, and district leaders said technology had negative effects on well-being and social-emotional skills, while more than half also reported positive impacts on engagement and content mastery. The results underline a split that campuses increasingly must manage when deploying ed-tech: outcomes depend on how tools are used, not just on tool availability. Survey responses cited the importance of intentional learning design and relevance to students. For higher education teams supporting K-12 pipelines and teacher education programs, the findings are a reminder that learning technology adoption requires training on pedagogy and student well-being integration—not only data dashboards. Institutions that share responsibility for student success may need clearer guidance on responsible tech use, attention management, and instructional design practices that align with mental health considerations.