Education

Special education professionals say the increasing use of technology in schools has, in some cases, helped by making families more involved and giving students a digital environment in which they feel comfortable.

The department thinks the schools could be labs of innovation to inform virtual learning practices throughout the district, but details on a start date, and who will teach and attend, are not yet public.

In response to a 2018 court ruling that deemed the state's K-12 education system inadequate for Native American students and other groups, the state has set new goals and plans for extended learning and at-risk students.

Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce will use a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for short- and longer-term training in IT, cybersecurity or manufacturing, and job placement after completion.

Translation applications driven by artificial intelligence are showing promise for schools in improving communications with parents and students. As these technologies advance, so do the possibilities for their use.

The Illinois college, which opened in 1865, said recent financial troubles and projected enrollment shortfalls were exacerbated by a ransomware attack last semester that rendered systems inoperable.

Officials from Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Institute of Technology and Rogue Community College say higher education institutions must interact and work with communities to meet changes in regional economies.

The private liberal arts college in Maine plans to invest at least $100 million in infrastructure over the next 15 years, including in solar and hydropower to generate 100 percent of electricity needs on campus.

Carlisle Area School District is seeking state approval for a districtwide flexible instructional day program starting this fall that would give them options for dealing with snow days or other building closures.

The new Center for Technology and Innovation will challenge students to study drones and develop safe and efficient ways to transport vital medical resources, such as vaccines and organisms.

Designed by alumni of Stanford University and MIT and taught by graduate students, the program will give kids hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, Python and project-based learning in live coding labs.

The Ohio institution has chosen Stephen Williams to lead an effort by ARCTOS Technology Solutions to implement smart manufacturing technologies and training for Ohio colleges and businesses.

From Chromebooks to Google Classroom, Lexia, Prodigy and Zearn, student devices and digital education tools are giving teachers the flexibility and real-time data to meet students where they are and help them catch up.

More than a year after Iowa State University opened an e-sports gaming room, the facility has seen a spike in popularity, and the University of Iowa is planning its own 2,700-square-foot lounge in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Virtual and augmented reality tools are gaining traction in both K-12 and higher-ed institutions, but experts say more planning and collaboration are needed to make the content practical and useful.

An intergovernmental agreement gives Southern Oregon University access to basic directory information for high school students of Medford School District for purposes of sharing enrollment guidance and opportunities.

With a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Owensboro Community & Technical College in Kentucky will give students opportunities to acquire skills and stackable credentials within the industry.

The California-based energy utility's annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program will give 20 scholarships of $10,000 each and 20 awards of $2,500 each based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.