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Google has given money to support STEM education at Glenwood Community School District, apprenticeships at Iowa Western Community College and IT boot camps at Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa, among other programs. -
Hiring a workforce development coordinator with deep industry knowledge and connections, and making it easier for CTE instructors to get licensed, helped an Arizona district grow its network of business partnerships.
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As the new five-year funding cycle for E-rate begins, experts at the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando urged districts to plan early, document thoroughly and stay vigilant on compliance.
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District educators from Clay County conducted hands-on professional development to improve STEM teaching.
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Concerns have been raised about the unintentional negative impact of the Shawnee Mission District’s $20 million tech program, which includes an iPad for every student.
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Since the introduction of the RAVE Panic Button mobile app earlier this year, public school districts have shown great interest in the threat reporting app with 90 percent of county districts using the system.
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(TNS) — Decatur City Schools has created what school leaders call a one-of-a-kind playground for teachers at Oak Park Elementary.
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Indicators show the state’s public schools and students lag national standards when it comes to access and use of technology.
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The partnership will allow the schools to leverage buying power, share best practices and jointly manage tech maintenance issues.
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Two high school students from Orange County have made computer programming classes “cool” for homeless children.
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In Frederick, Md., students find technology opens doors to learning new skills.
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While technology, such as 1:1 laptop programs, can help students become proficient in core competencies, nothing beats problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity.
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(TNS) — Like dozens of other education-technology companies, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt hasn't been shy about marketing its products as helping to personalize learning.
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The ClassDojo mobile app lets parents see what their children are learning, creates rewards for students and streamlines communication between parents and teachers. Here's how it's being used in one school district.
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At Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, some 400 teachers and school administrators from across the country gathered recently to see the latest in technology to teach and inspire kids in the classroom.
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(TNS) — Officials at Plum School District in western Pennsylvania believe a new learning management system will improve teacher and family communication.
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Students are trained in computer coding, engineering and other related fields that could land jobs with the tech giant.
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Breaking down siloed data and introducing new systems comes with myriad challenges, but the outcome will be worth the trouble, one official says.
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Only six states have received the grants, which are expected to boost post-secondary and employment opportunities
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The practice, which lets students learn from home during inclement weather, has gained popularity in recent years.
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Just 10,000 girls graduated with a computer science degree in 2017, according to Reshma Saujani, who wants gender parity by 2027.
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