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Schools in the state have until July 1, 2026, to enact their own AI usage policies. The new model AI policy is intended to assist districts, which can either adopt it or customize it to meet their needs. -
The current law, adopted last year with bipartisan support, prohibits students through eighth grade from accessing personal electronic devices — including tablets — during the school day.
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Known as the Hands-On Learning Restoration Act, the bill would take effect at the start of the 2027-2028 school year and would apply to all subjects for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera sent a message to the superintendents of all 500 school districts saying the academic performance data for the profiles will be suppressed for "further review."
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The district is increasing the computer-student ratio so teachers don't have to hunt for technology.
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A new National Association of State Boards of Education report examines the potential consequences of school surveillance on privacy and equity.
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A national association plans to advocate for equitable access to technology, effective use of data and broadband connectivity, among other things.
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The district is still using a paper time card.
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A vendor's employee accidentally exposed social security numbers and other data to IT leaders in other school districts.
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The audit was part of an initiative out of Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office aimed at preventing unauthorized access to students’ records.
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This year for the first time, the performance profile score for elementary and middle schools measures how well schools are closing the achievement gap.
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The program will connect 200,000 students per year over five years, and each student will receive limited LTE data service and unlimited slower service, as well as free phone and text service during their four high school years.
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The Every Student Succeeds Act calls for states to use data to measure their progress toward education goals, but they can do more than the law requires.
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As rural districts face dropping enrollment, they turn to online classes to provide more education opportunities than their limited number of teachers can.
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Riverside Unified School District is diving deeper into virtual reality this year, with plans to ultimately have students create their own 360-degree experiences.
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After a successful pilot last year within four high schools, the school district is now beginning to incorporate 3-D technology and virtual reality tools within all 21 school sites, including elementary and middle schools.
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An in-depth report dives into how New England states are trying to help students graduate high school with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
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A Kansas school is experimenting with flexible furniture and more collaborative spaces where students can work on their computers.
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Students would need to pass the same test that potential U.S. citizens do.
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Science, technology, engineering, art and math education could advance with the help of innovation grants.
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Idaho school districts continue to upgrade classroom technology.
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