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Siwei Lyu, a computer science professor and expert on AI-generated media like deepfakes, will lead the University at Buffalo's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. -
On the lasting impact of remote learning on students’ education, some educators say they now recognize the importance of limiting time on laptops and building closer relationships with their students.
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A proposed bill to prohibit Hawaii students from using phones during the school day has been divisive among parents and teachers, even though such policies in other states have consistently yielded positive results.
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When COVID-19 closed libraries, schools and churches, Latinos in Sussex County, Del. moved their English as a Second Language program to Zoom, which hindered participation for some but also preceded a rise in enrollment.
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Many school districts across the state have started giving students laptops again this year, which will help them with homework assignments but also accommodate a quick pivot to remote learning if necessary.
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Passed by the Senate and being read in committee for the state Assembly, a new bill aims to create a statewide program in the Department of Education to assess the needs of local schools and train teachers on technology.
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The nonprofit has secured a permanent space for six-month training programs for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities to break into fields such as cybersecurity, IT and cloud computing.
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A new agreement would allow students of Augusta Tech’s associate’s degree program in cybersecurity to transfer credits to the bachelor’s program at AU, with the goal of creating a pipeline for students in the field.
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Texas Tech University hosted experts and bankers from five states last week for its annual event with tutorials on subjects like cybersecurity, auditing, credit lending and leadership development.
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Results of the state’s Milestones tests showed low participation and a rise in failing students compared to the 2018-19 school year, fairing worst in high school, where more students had online classes.
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While many teachers consider fleeing the profession, either due to the risk of in-person teaching during COVID-19 or the difficulty of remote lessons, others are excited for fall and applying lessons of the past year.
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The university was one of seven to receive a grant through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project Space Technology Research Initiative, which will support the Artemis program.
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The state’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief plan will spend federal funds on technology access, studying student performance, telehealth counseling and other resources to combat learning loss.
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The 41,000 square-foot building at the college's Williamson campus will house classrooms and lab space for programs in information technology, networking, cyber defense, data analytics, nursing, art and graphic design.
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The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education says it would need legislative approval to mandate vaccines, but some faculty leaders are pushing for action and some institutions are requiring them anyway.
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To accommodate a rising demand for child care services in the county, the public vocational school will host a second location for York Day Nursery, an early childhood education nonprofit.
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Beyond technical expertise and resources, a culture of inclusion, communications and empathy can help IT departments succeed in implementing new initiatives, improving operations and helping clients.
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Though it did not demonstrate harm had come to students as a result of social media posts by their schools, recent research has identified risks and privacy concerns stemming from such public posts and photos.
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Atlanta Public Schools signed a contract with the nonprofit Ed Farm to put 100 employees through a year-long training program to help them implement technology into online and in-person classes.
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Because Texas will no longer provide funding for students not physically present in classrooms, Austin ISD will lose $4,500 for every virtual student and incur $5,600 in additional costs, totaling about $41 million.
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The global ed-tech company is bringing an AI-driven platform to the U.S. that uses academic performance, co-curricular activities and other data to paint a clear picture of a student's skills for prospective employers.
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