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Massachusetts is above the national average for percentage of high school students who have taken a computer science course, but there’s no state requirement to teach the subject in K-12 schools. -
The 2026 Technology Innovation and LEAD Awards recognized K-12 districts and leaders for systemwide technology initiatives touching everything from blended learning to AI training and school board collaboration.
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A panel of district leaders at the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando emphasized the importance of cautious budgeting, school culture, stoicism and flexibility for retaining both teachers and families.
The CDG/CDE AWS Champions Awards honor AWS customers who are setting new standards for innovation in the public sector.
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The tech giant will give the university $10 million to fund scholarships and new equipment to enhance data science research activities.
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Students are trained in computer coding, engineering and other related fields that could land jobs with the tech giant.
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Breaking down siloed data and introducing new systems comes with myriad challenges, but the outcome will be worth the trouble, one official says.
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Only six states have received the grants, which are expected to boost post-secondary and employment opportunities
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The practice, which lets students learn from home during inclement weather, has gained popularity in recent years.
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Just 10,000 girls graduated with a computer science degree in 2017, according to Reshma Saujani, who wants gender parity by 2027.
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Isidore Newman, a college-prep school, has completed a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, physics and design.
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More than 1,200 people attended the event, which focused on questions around the risks and benefits of these emerging technologies.
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Dubbed the “magic school bus,” students from Downingtown will get fast exposure to STEAM courses at low cost.
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District officials hope the alert system will help employees, administrators and law enforcement update each other in real time in the event of an emergency.
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Nearly 200 school districts around the state haven’t tapped into millions in e-rate funds available for tech upgrades.
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It’s been called the “new latin” for students, and for those who get their degree it’s considered the “sexiest job of the 21st century.”
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Few students participated in the pilot project, resulting in a policy implementation delay.
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School children will be able to anonymously submit reports on a range of issues, including bullying, weapons possession and drug use.
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The school in Twin Falls received a $10,000 grant to purchase educational robotics for sixth grade students.
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Meridian Community College expects the program will aid the state’s fast-growing manufacturing economy.
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The university is one of only a handful to offer the degree and is expanding security learning in conjunction with the nearby Georgia Cyber Center.
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Two of the city’s schools have introduced flight and space classes, believed to be the first of their kind in the state.
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