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Some teachers say school districts should view computer science not simply as a precursor to specific college degrees, but as a foundation for thinking critically, creatively and confidently. -
Starting a computer science program at the elementary school level involves gathering support, explaining the “why,” letting teachers play and experiment, establishing tech teams and formalizing new expectations.
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As digital tools become more embedded in teaching and learning, questions about wellness, engagement and balance are affecting how districts think about instructional quality and responsible technology governance.
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Utah is one of the states leading the U.S. in artificial intelligence adoption at the K-12 level, which AI Education Specialist Matt Winters attributes to collaboration, infrastructure and a culture of innovation.
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The state's Legislative Audit Council says USC misused $4,589 in grant money intended for computer labs, while the university says those watches are part of teaching and understanding Apple's technology ecosystem.
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House Bill 120 would triple school district funding from $50 to $150 per student for Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools, or P-TECHs, through which students can earn 60 college credits during high school.
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Earlier this year, New Jersey awarded $1.5 million in grants to 10 school districts to incorporate artificial intelligence into teaching. Teachers say it's changing how they teach, acting sort of like an assistant.
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K-12 cybersecurity leaders say AI can’t fully automate cybersecurity, cloud vendors are not the solution to data governance, teachers should not use unvetted apps, and student accounts need multifactor authentication.
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Given an ed-tech market overrun with tools of varying, and sometimes unproven, effectiveness, school districts need to push vendors for evidence, outcome-based contracts and collaborative design.
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During a recent visit to St. Vrain Valley Schools, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a Blueprint for Advancing K-12 Quantum Information Technology, with recommendations for lawmakers, educators and district leaders.
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The editorial board of the Baltimore Sun argues that school cellphone restrictions are needed, as mental health professionals are increasingly concerned about how overuse of the devices can harm a child’s development.
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The FarmBeats for Students program, developed in partnership with the National FFA and Microsoft, integrates Al and machine learning into agriculture education to give students a deeper understanding of crop outcomes.
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Leaders from across the political spectrum found common ground at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego this month discussing workforce preparation and critical thinking, which all parties seem to agree need attention.
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A bill introduced to the House of Representatives this week would ban cellphones from school classrooms, with exceptions for students with disabilities or other needs, such as lack of English language proficiency.
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Many U.S. school districts have turned to technology, especially digital surveillance, as the antidote to campus violence. Not everyone is sold on that approach, as it can raise issues with privacy and security.
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An informative event last week hosted attendees from law enforcement, the judicial system, private businesses and educational institutions such as Troy University, Wallace Community College and local high schools.
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Now more than ever, higher education and its advocates need to clearly and publicly explain what it means for the U.S. to train and attract generations of experts in competitive STEM fields — or to lose them.
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Through the Pathways in Technology Early College High School program, students in the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls school districts in New York can earn 60 college credits in computer science.
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Digital technology, AI and the dopamine loop that drives our constant connectivity are undermining the quality of students' attention. There's an old solution: social connection, deep reading and tuning out tech.
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A two-month pilot study of moving violations near school buses in Nevada's largest county found 6.1 violations each day per bus. Now the State Assembly is considering a bill to allow schools to use enforcement cameras.
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More than 400 students who participated in the Congressional App Challenge demonstrated their award-winning work this week at the U.S. Capitol. The apps they designed combined technical prowess and personal experience.
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