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A policy advocate from the American Civil Liberties Union warned FETC attendees last week that fear-based marketing and limited empirical evidence are driving district adoption of student surveillance tools. -
A new statewide strategy maps out how AI could reshape careers, classrooms, energy infrastructure and government operations — if its recommendations are done carefully. Education is a key starting point.
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To support students facing mental health stressors in the digital age, school leaders must explain features like “data mining” and “engagement algorithms,” and give kids chances to develop social skills offline.
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State funds might not be available for Texas schools to get a fiber upgrade if the federal government doesn't approve applications by Sept. 1.
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Four public high schools in the area stand to gain $5 million Career and Technical Education buildings on campus as part of the school districts $76 million referendum.
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While examinations are moving forward for Maury County, some other Tennessee school districts are still struggling with the TNReady software.
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In order to prepare our school districts for the future of learning, we must balance the tension between technology and deep inner connection and relationships among people.
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Virtual reality has potential as a learning tool in classrooms, but don’t rush its use until the technology has been well-tested by teachers and students.
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Dekalb County School District CIO Gary Brantley explains how Digital Dreamers, a $30 million tech overhaul, is changing the digital experience for students and teachers.
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Schools and districts can leverage this technology to better serve students while addressing a wide range of needs.
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While StudentProtect can be used for anyone to submit anonymous tips or concerns, the app also sends out bulletins, news and information about threats and security woes.
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The school district has built specially designed academic academies to educate and prepare students for the future workforce.
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The Center for Digital Education's Digital School Districts Survey data for 2017-2018 is now available. Take a look to see where the priorities are for district leaders this year.
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In part three of a three-part series, Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, explains technologies that are changing education and the future workforce.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 provides increased funds for education technology, and the Department of Education as a whole.
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In part two of a three-part series, Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, explains technologies that are changing education and the future workforce.
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K-12 districts large and small show that by taking risks, they can reap big rewards.
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About $41 million might be available for K-12 schools from the Advancement and Technology Fund this year.
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ESSA marks an opportunity for states to rethink how they evaluate student learning.
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In part one of a three-part mini series, Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, explains technologies that are changing education and the future workforce.
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During the 2018 annual Consortium of School Networking conference, the U.S. Department of Education provided district technology leaders with fresh information on a number of tech-related education programs.
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