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A new initiative from the National Governors Association moves beyond math and ELA proficiency to track data contributing to “lifelong well-being" and “civic engagement.” -
Founded in 2025 over concerns about students not learning how to engage in evidence-based conversations about controversial topics, the Or Initiative aims to equip them with civil discourse skills.
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Grand Valley State University's planned Blue Dot technology hub will include new event spaces, an immersive-reality lab with a 360-degree display, a cybersecurity lab, a multimedia production studio and other resources.
The CDG/CDE AWS Champions Awards honor AWS customers who are setting new standards for innovation in the public sector.
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Schools that have purchased Chromebooks versus iPads point to low cost and minimal maintenance requirements as the primary selling points.
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Despite setbacks, administrators and state officials say innovation in online education remains a priority for the country’s largest university system.
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Cardinal Community School District officials say the goal is to transform school buses into locations for learning, by adding wireless Internet and bringing focus to educational apps.
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Two senators introduce a federal bill designed to protect student education records with an update to existing FERPA legislation.
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Measure E will be a new $114 million bond the Stockton Unified School District said will pay for “Excellent Electronic Education.” The question is, will voters support the district borrowing millions when it already services $25 million a year in bond debt?
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Seven universities are working on a year-long planning project to improve student success thanks to $225,000 grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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While unmanned aerial vehicles are beginning to capture the broader public's attention, many scientists say they can revolutionize marine research and conservation efforts without risking life, limb or graduate student.
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Great new things are happening regarding technology in the classroom, but some worry schools are focusing on programs, purchases and freebies without considering future restrictions on learning goals.
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Just over half of college students actually graduate in six years, but President Barack Obama wants 10 million more graduates.
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The state website that discloses pay data for California public employees now contains information on nearly 5.6 million positions and $294 billion in wages paid in 2013.
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A state grant expanding broadband Internet access in Wisconsin will enable students in Eau Claire County school districts to bring the Internet home with them.
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As more school districts move to online systems, U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan aims to lessen the risk of student data being mined for marketing purposes.
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The Federal Communications Commission will redirect more than $2 billion to support Wi-Fi in schools.
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For state officials, the information promises to inform policy decisions at a time of intense focus on college and career readiness.
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The laboratory, created to help buildings save energy, is the only facility of its kind in the world.
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Groups say 40-year-old FERPA law needs an update; software industry claims changes could stop innovation.
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A senior engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Virginia showcased a fully electric drone that flies for around 45 minutes and costs $20,000 to $30,000.
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Code.org and other groups say students must learn how to create technology along with math and science to prepare for a computer-driven workforce.
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