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In the education space, quantum computing could usher in an entirely new generation of customized AI tutoring, though it could also dehumanize the learning process or exacerbate inequalities. -
Researchers are developing an AI algorithm to control a building’s heating, air conditioning, ventilation, window shades and other operations to balance energy efficiency with comfort, sans human input.
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JB Holston, the University of Denver's former dean of engineering and computer science, praised Colorado's quantum tech hub and said he hopes to promote the state's major research universities and technical colleges.
The CDG/CDE AWS Champions Awards honor AWS customers who are setting new standards for innovation in the public sector.
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AI tools can be writing coaches, help teachers map out customized learning plans for English learners, and possibly help evaluate transcripts from immigrant students, but they have biases and limits to be aware of.
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In June, the University of Texas system launched a partnership with TimelyCare to offer free, virtual mental health support to students at all 14 UT institutions, accessible on phones and devices through a free app.
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Several higher-ed leaders on Tuesday stressed the importance of data privacy, particularly now in the age of ubiquitous digital tools and data management initiatives, as universities collect more data to make decisions.
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As teachers integrate generative artificial intelligence into lesson plans and subjects, doing so responsibly will mean teaching about the limitations and biases of such tools, and discouraging over-reliance on them.
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In order to graduate, freshman entering North Carolina public high schools in the 2026-2027 academic year will have to pass a computer science course, which is likely to cover programming, analytics, AI and cybersecurity.
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Many parents and bus drivers like the idea of the bus-tracking GPS feature that Los Angeles Unified School District launched in May, but they've found its accuracy and functionality highly inconsistent.
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A survey by Intelligent.com found that two-thirds of high school teachers and college instructors are rethinking their assignments, and three-quarters of those teachers are planning to require handwritten work.
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Greater Lawrence Technical School and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will each receive over $700,000 to build talent pipelines in fields such as advanced manufacturing and marine technology.
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Administrators say colleges and universities can improve data-informed decision-making, and potentially help struggling students, by creating a centralized data system for their institution.
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The group Cyber.org recently expanded its Project REACH program to more schools, as it looks to help create a more diverse cyber career pipeline. Many students are simply unaware of the career potential in the industry.
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Nine months after initially banning ChatGPT, New York City Public Schools aim to work with national experts and school districts across the country to craft policy around the smart use of AI for teaching and learning.
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A public university in Kansas last week invited high schoolers to see presentations about cybersecurity academic programs and job opportunities for graduates trained in the protection of data and computer systems.
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Joining the Center for Digital Education this fall as a Senior Fellow, Dr. Monica Goldson reflects on her time at Maryland’s second-largest district and stresses the importance of keeping up with AI and cybersecurity.
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Students using PowerSchool Naviance to apply to colleges now have access to an additional 2,000 institutions under an integration with Scribbles Software that makes the process easier and faster.
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Chariot Automotive Group partnered with Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo this year on a program to teach students the basics of automotive repair, including changing oil and rotating tires.
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A blended learning program at District 230 in Illinois, in which students can do coursework online on their own time, gives them practice at organizing schedules, meeting deadlines and communicating electronically.
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Interns at a Catholic college in Pennsylvania are setting up computers, installing monitors and beginning work on network infrastructure for the college's cybersecurity and digital forensics program.
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According to SETDA, 32 states have statewide digital learning plans, a dozen require local districts to come up with their own plans, and some have provisions other than mandates to encourage classroom technology use.
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