Education

Inspired by a pitch from a team at the University of Washington, the district wants to start an after-school club to teach students about drone operations and allow them to pursue an FFA drone license.

The Los Angeles-based, venture-backed ed-tech startup will use the funds to build out artificial intelligence for a tutoring program, as well as its library of virtual lessons that have been used by millions worldwide.

Administration at Mason City Community Schools is pleased that 73 students enrolled in a new virtual academy for K-12, established through ESSER funds and enabled by Chromebooks and Google Classroom.

The STEM-certified Maple Crest Middle School in Kokomo, Ind. is converting a cafeteria into a maker space and robotics lab with 3D printers, vinyl cutters and computer numerical control machines.

A study by the investigative service SocialCatfish.com found a 156-percent increase in people under the age of 20 falling for online scams over the past three years, targeted by cyber criminals with fake profiles.

A new contract with Verizon allows state and local government agencies in Georgia and 12 other states to purchase devices and service plans at a steep discount and provide those to constituents in need.

Through a multi-year partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the telecommunications company will offer high-speed Internet, and send modems and self-install instructions by mail, to eligible families.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.