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Aaron Gifford

Aaron Gifford

Staff Writer, Center for Digital Education

Aaron Gifford has several years of professional writing experience, primarily with daily newspapers and specialty publications in upstate New York. He attended the University at Buffalo and is based in Cazenovia, NY.

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K-12 Education
Beyond the Curriculum: Ed-Tech Leaders Stress Teamwork, Proactivity
In a virtual panel hosted by e.Republic, the Center for Digital Education’s parent company, ed-tech leaders shared thoughts and advice on AI, cybersecurity, the looming fiscal cliff and the importance of collaboration.
March 27, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
A young student wearing headphones and interacting with a chatbot on a mobile device.
K-12 Education
LAUSD Rolls Out Proprietary AI Assistant for Students, Parents
“Ed,” an interactive co-pilot that allows students to access learning materials, and parents to monitor their child, will be available to all families in the Los Angeles Unified School District in the coming weeks.
March 21, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
A young female student using a computer.
K-12 Education
Code Ninjas Team Up With Girls Who Code for Game Design
In recognition of Women’s History Month and Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month, Microsoft, Code Ninjas and the nonprofit Girls Who Code are sponsoring girls who enter a game-design challenge.
March 20, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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K-12 Education
Not Just TikTok: Student Tech Under Scrutiny for Data Privacy
Spurred by growing public concern over data privacy, some of which is supported by nonprofit research, Tutor.com and other ed-tech companies have come under the microscope by state and federal leaders.
March 19, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
Teacher and His Pupils Work on a Programable Robot with LED Illumination for School Science Class Project.
K-12 Education
Amid Scramble for Final ESSER Funds, an Unorthodox Suggestion: Drones
Reusable, durable technology that has a long shelf life of technical support, one vendor says, could have a leg up in the liquidation approval process. Remaining ESSER money must be earmarked by Sept. 30.
March 12, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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K-12 Education
Startup Supplements Physical Education With Video Lessons
Hiveclass, a “pandemic baby” startup with a video library, has reached more than 10,000 students across 20 states in less than two years, with a particularly strong interest in the nation’s largest school district.
March 07, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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K-12 Education
Tennessee Bill on AI in Schools: A Hint of What's to Come?
Sen. Joey Hensley said his legislation allows public K-12 districts and universities to make their own choices regarding if and how artificial intelligence should be used for learning, pending state approval.
March 05, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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K-12 Education
Student Leaders Champion CTE in Washington, D.C.
As part of a national recognition of career and technical education, representatives from FBLA and FCCLA visited the U.S. Capitol last month to meet with decision-makers and lobby for continued support.
March 01, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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K-12 Education
Proposed Kentucky Law Would Limit Screen Time in K-12
State Sen. Adrienne Southworth said schools should balance teacher-student interaction with digital instruction. Her bill also calls for regulation of third-party ed-tech tools that access student data.
February 29, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
A hand holding up a smartphone that says "Wi-Fi connect" on the screen. City street blurred in the background.
K-12 Education
FCC Connectivity Fund for Closing Homework Gap Is Sunsetting
Money for the Emergency Connectivity Fund is expected to run out June 30. The Federal Communications Commission will continue reviewing public input on the proposal until a determination is made.
February 22, 2024
 · Aaron Gifford
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