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In Lakeland, Florida Polytechnic University wants to create a hi-tech research park on the college’s campus, with the goal of bringing together academics and private companies to share facilities, trigger innovation and boost jobs.
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Maury County Public Schools approved the increase in tech funding after cutting back last year in an effort to keep more than 50 teaching jobs. Despite a significant increase in enrollment, the budget has not kept pace.
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The Secretary of Education’s budget proposal would cut $7 billion from her Department, eliminating billions in grants for student achievement programs that would reduce class size while increasing education technology.
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A $2.85 million grant from the National Science Foundation will be used by the university to support school teachers with a fellowship for professional development. Teachers will also receive tech for classroom use.
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The Aspire Accelerator supports great educational companies of tomorrow and empowers diversity in entrepreneurship across the country.
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Bradley University hosted more than 2,000 students from the region in a unique version of “March Madness,” with the idea of making science as fun and as competitive as traditional sporting events.
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A six-year strategic plan released by the state’s Department of Education last year calls for STEM curriculum to be implemented in all Indiana schools by 2025, as well as for all K-12 teachers to be trained by the same time.
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Students in North Andover were taught the basics about cloud computing, social media and the often complex and sometimes dangerous world of online bullying, privacy and computer security.
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The state uses private contractors to fill the demand for thousands of substitutes every day, and software has taken the headache out of the problem. However, unions oppose privatizing the hiring process.
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Engineers have developed a sensor that makes its own energy and could result in significantly less drain on batteries in cars, which are equipped with sensors for seat belts, doors, tires and other items.
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Regional vo-tech schools have more applicants than they can handle as the state’s booming manufacturing and information tech sectors continue to expand, drawing more students to what was once a declining field of study.
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Saugus High School has more than 50 percent female representation in one of two Advanced Placement computer science courses taught at the school. Only 490 schools out of 18,000 worldwide have managed similar results.
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Guilford County will use $6 million in left over construction funds to convert or build six high schools into academies for career and technical education. Some will become manufacturing or engineering labs.
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The program is funded by a $250,000 two-year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is designed to equip local libraries to lead their communities in closing the homework gap.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced approval of 52 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.
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SponsoredResearch shows workforce development programs can help narrow the gap between labor shortages and the skills needed for highly skilled positions.
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Lockport City School District in New York has bought facial recognition software, a controversial move on its own. But the district is now caught up in a separate controversy — who actually made the software?
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Parents, educators and the general public need to understand the implications of using AI in the school classroom. It’s going to impact learning, but not everyone knows how.
