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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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Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent S. Dallas Dance has set out on a mission to create a digital learning environment and curriculum that helps prepare students to compete in a global economy. Here's what he recommends for other districts looking to do the same.
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A letter shares examples of ways that schools and states can use federal dollars to support science, technology, engineering and math education.
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Students across the country show off their science inventions.
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A Washington school district became the latest information security breach victim.
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A foundation is promoting the use of evidence-based prevention programs to help young people in low-income, urban neighborhoods.
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Reporting requirements add some extra bureaucratic steps to the way a STEM school finds out how students are performing.
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Middle school makeovers will include virtual reality, flexible furniture and collaborative spaces.
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The Georgia Education Department wants to expand its focus on STEM to include the arts.
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A broadband report highlights connectivity support at the state level.
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The computer-based test experienced constant technical problems last year, ruining any chance of the state meeting the federal government’s testing mandate. So far this year is off to a better start.
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Innovation schools will still be required to participate in standardized testing, but will have more discretion when it comes to curriculum and operations.
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Educators and parents in Hamilton County have criticized TNReady for months, claiming the test robs students of valuable instructional time and is developmentally inappropriate.
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Author Daniel Pink and U.S. CTO Megan Smith addressed education technology leaders at the Consortium for School Networking Conference this week.
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The fully online school is open to K-12 students and is marketed toward kids looking to pursue personalized education and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Those in favor of consolidation say that merging smaller districts allows limited resources to be deployed more efficiently.
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A House hearing brought up parent, research and state perspectives on student data privacy.
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After hacking disrupted testing last year, the state and test vendor have been improving cybersecurity measures.
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Texas educators and test vendors are investigating problems with saving student answers.
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