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The company's new Advanced Phishing feature is tailored to identify the kinds of phishing emails that impersonate school officials, parents or vendors, and learns from real-world attacks to improve its accuracy. -
Six charter school operators this fall will receive a range of services for students with disabilities through an education service agency, including assistive technology and other devices, shared staff and training.
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Professionals from Frederick Community College in Maryland travel to high schools and middle schools spreading the word about their field, giving students a chance to play operation games and use training devices.
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In lieu of federal leadership on ed-tech issues from the digital divide to cybersecurity to AI governance, state education technology offices will have to step up with investments, training, advocacy and partnerships.
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The University of Arizona and the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics partnered with Chandler Unified School District on educational programs in which students will help district IT staff assess cyber risk.
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One of two Advanced Placement classes developed with input from industry partners via a new career-driven model, dubbed AP Career Kickstart, is a cybersecurity course being piloted in 200 schools this year.
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A private liberal arts college in Maine will use a recent donation from Reed Hastings, the largest in its history, to hire new faculty, integrate AI into teaching, and spur related research and conversations.
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Campus, a for-profit, officially accredited online community college, has raised $101 million to date. It offers associates degrees and certifications, and covers laptops and wireless hotspots for students who need them.
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The Minnesota Department of Education created an online portal Thursday where people can report whether President Trump’s executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education affects local school communities.
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Over half of the private colleges in Wisconsin had budget shortfalls at the end of the 2022-23 school year, and many are focusing on in-demand fields such as computer science, AI and health care to turn things around.
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A high school in Connecticut will require students to display Yondr pouches and ensure they are locked before entering the building. If a student is found to be lying about not having a phone, consequences will follow.
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House Bill 241 would bar new enrollment limits on virtual schooling programs until 2028. Critics say the legislation is another way to devote taxpayer funds to programs other than public schools.
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The financial advisory firm Curinos tapped the University of Washington and its innovation hub to support early-stage financial tech companies working in predictive decision-making, AI automation and customer experience.
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A pair of high school students in Pennsylvania created a program called Girls Need Space to host events and discussions that would encourage other female students to pursue STEM fields and careers.
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Contrary to promises that the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) would not be affected by cuts, the data-collecting agency was stripped of the vast majority of its workforce.
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A new two-year program at a community college in Vancouver will train surgical technologists, who prepare equipment for medical procedures. The college also hopes to build partnerships with local health care providers.
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To improve reading and math proficiency, K-12 schools should make deals with ed-tech vendors that calculate payments based on results, so purchases are accountable and vendors make more money if their tools are effective.
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Safety concerns from families and staff prompted Harford County Public Schools to buy 11 Opengate weapons detection systems, but the district intends to use them primarily for events, not daily screening.
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A recent event at N.C. A&T State University gave hundreds of students a hands-on experience with a robotic surgical machine and other medical technologies, with labs and stations nearby to answer student questions.
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The Georgia Senate is considering a bill that would ban cellphones in elementary and middle schools. Lawmakers say restrictions for high schools may follow once today's younger students are used to going without phones.
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Most K-12 ed-tech leaders are responsible for overseeing student data privacy in their districts even though it’s not part of their job descriptions, and the Consortium for School Networking has resources to help them.
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