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Some teachers say school districts should view computer science not simply as a precursor to specific college degrees, but as a foundation for thinking critically, creatively and confidently. -
Starting a computer science program at the elementary school level involves gathering support, explaining the “why,” letting teachers play and experiment, establishing tech teams and formalizing new expectations.
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As digital tools become more embedded in teaching and learning, questions about wellness, engagement and balance are affecting how districts think about instructional quality and responsible technology governance.
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Computer glitches and claims of lost test results prompted Texas' education chief to waive the requirement that fifth- and eighth-graders pass state tests before advancing.
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Despite a flood of school district technology in classrooms, teachers don't always take full advantage of it for creative learning opportunities.
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A study estimates how much it would cost for California to increase its connectivity, staffing and computers.
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The practice of making things has spread from a grassroots effort into the more structured school environment.
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For several years states have worked to protect the personal information of students, but some privacy advocates want more regulation as classroom technology evolves.
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Education Superintendent John White claims release of data may violate student privacy rights
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If applied thoughtfully, blended learning can spotlight emerging pedagogies supported by evolving technologies and improve the educational experience across the board.
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The Alaska State Board of Education has implemented an innovative virtual stakeholder process that uses technology to seamlessly connect community members for key discussions and decisions on the Every Student Succeeds Act initiative.
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(TNS) -- The makers of digital learning games and their advocates have struggled for years to break into the mainstream of K-12 education. The games suffered from the perception that they were not directly linked to district curricula or that they lacked academic rigor.
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The group, UnboundEd, plans to both build off EngageNY's success and tackle another problem that teachers are facing: Students who aren't prepared to meet the Common Core State Standards' tough grade-level goals.
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About 125 students from California's Ross Valley School District attended a "Made with Code" party at Google's Spear Street offices.
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There has been significant uncertainty over how the Every Student Succeeds Act accountability regulations being crafted by the U.S. Department of Education would work, and to what extent they would reinforce or depart from what many saw as ESSA's intent of taking more policy decisions out of Washington.
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The school system has 64 new buses coming in next year to replace older buses, and officials hope GPS tracking systems and new radios will strengthen communication lines.
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(TNS) -- Westmont Hilltop School District in Johnstown, Pa., pays $36,000 a year to link its schools onto one computer network.
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A new digital document management system will allow anyone with a digital device to access agendas and supplemental materials more easily.
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The deficiencies could lead to “inappropriate” or “unauthorized access” to the system, which includes employee and student records, and district financial data.
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The charter's problems recording student attendance raise concerns about whether it's submitting accurate invoices to school districts and is billing for students who are no longer enrolled.
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A major benefit of this “refresh” swap is that it will offer features and components that match what teachers and students have been asking for the past three years.
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