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The nonprofit believes preparing students for a digital future is less about expanding access to devices than about ensuring technology use is grounded in purpose, understanding and meaningful outcomes. -
Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut have contracted with Timely, because budget constraints and reduced staffing have made it increasingly difficult for the district to create master schedules.
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A survey of educators who work in career and technical education found that nearly a third of those who don't already have programs in IT and cybersecurity at their school expect one will launch in the next five years.
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An intergovernmental agreement gives Southern Oregon University access to basic directory information for high school students of Medford School District for purposes of sharing enrollment guidance and opportunities.
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The Boston-based ed-tech company recently launched its Positive Behavior tool to address growing challenges with K-12 students, some of whose stresses and behaviors have worsened over the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Funded by the district's education foundation, San Luis Coastal Unified School District's iINNOVATE program gives elementary students hands-on experience with coding, robotics, 3D printing and other technologies.
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Supt. Alberto Carvalho says connectivity is a civil right, and Los Angeles Unified School District has negotiated bulk discounted rates with AT&T and Charter to provide it for one year using short-term federal funding.
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IBM, Red Hat, Innosoft and Amazon Web Services have partnered to modernize the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 grants management system over the next five years, making it more collaborative and user-friendly.
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The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology has offered a free online tool for middle and high school students that gives them instructional videos and access to real-world seismic data.
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An event Jack Barstow Municipal Airport in Michigan, hosted by a senior from H.H. Dow High School, showed more than 100 elementary students how deeply STEM and technology are integrated into aviation.
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In school districts around Carlisle, Pa., a third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding may go toward HVAC and other facility upgrades and intervention programs for learning loss.
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Academic and technology leaders at a recent webinar spoke about the role media and technology played in education during the pandemic, arguing that embracing change and discussing the future are necessary.
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The Student Technology Leadership Program hosted more than 1,400 students from 104 school districts across the state to show off their tech skills in projects, digital products and challenges.
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Amid a rapid increase in student homelessness and foster care after years of the opioid crisis, West Virginia's education leaders see a future in programming and coding, but also the artistic side of design and flow.
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Divine Savior Academy and Ola Brorson at Thoren Framtid, both SMART Exemplary Schools, use a variety of technology including Lumio, Flipboard and others to create an interactive environment connecting their classes.
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A survey by the Consortium for School Networking found many K-12 technologists regard cybersecurity as their top priority, yet they rate common threats as low- or medium-risk, and many don't have specialized staff.
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The U.S. Department of Labor gave funding to Old Colony Young Men’s Christian Association, Inc., and Community Teamwork, Inc., for apprenticeships and other career pathways to tech industries such as clean energy.
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The regional school in Ohio is considering expansion through a facilities project in partnership with Clark State College and the addition of new career paths such as aerospace and aviation technology.
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Through a partnership with Full Sail University, 200 schools in the southeast U.S. will receive two years of free access to digital curriculum materials from STEM Fuse, as well as professional development for teachers.
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A pair of Anatomage Tables at Battle Ground High School in Washington allow students to conduct virtual dissections and view detailed scans of cadavers and organs, inspiring some to pursue health science careers.
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The New Hampshire-based company has launched a “plug-and-play” curriculum tool for teachers to create local coding tournaments within or between school districts, potentially helping students learn STEM and other skills.
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