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Teachers Aren't 'Silicon Valley's Lackeys'
“We must remember that tech companies want different things for our children from what we do,” writes an English teacher.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy Bills
Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.
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Classroom Technology
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Into Law. What That Means for Schools
Restricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes.
Classroom Technology
How Teachers' Unions Are Involved in the Fight Against Cellphones in Class
Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table?
Classroom Technology
A Deep Dive Into TikTok's Sketchy Mental Health Advice
Students should apply the same media literacy skills to mental health information that they would to a news opinion piece, experts say.
Classroom Technology
The Best Science Fiction to Teach About AI, From Teachers
Science fiction can help students understand AI and its potential impacts, teachers say.
K-12 Insider
A Call for Math Products That Re-engage Disconnected Students
Teacher turnover and student disengagement pose challenges to schools, and opportunities for vendors to help, says incoming NCTM President Latrenda Knighten.
Marketplace K-12
California School Districts Aren’t Waiting for a State List to Adopt Math Materials
Many school systems in the nation's most populous state have purchased academic resources in advance of the state adopting new academic standards, a review has found.
Purchasing Alert
N.C. System Seeks Special Ed. Services; N.J. District Needs Help With Strategic Plan
A Texas district is looking for dual language and ESL materials and services, while a North Carolina school system seeks special education services.
Market Trends
Grants Are an Alternative to Stimulus Aid. Vendors Can Help Districts Pursue Them
Many districts expect to be more active in looking for grant support, and they may look for education companies to help.
Classroom Technology Why Teachers Should Stop Calling AI's Mistakes 'Hallucinations'Researchers who think about how to talk about AI recommend using another name for errors—such as "mistakes."
Classroom Technology See Which Types of Teachers Are the Early Adopters of AIMost still aren't using AI in instruction, study shows.
Classroom Technology Don't Make This Mistake When It Comes to Teaching AI LiteracyTeachers can provide the lessons without AI-powered tools.
Classroom Technology Opinion No, AI Detection Won’t Solve CheatingWant to address concerns about student ChatGPT use? Here are five steps to take instead of turning to unreliable detection tools.
Classroom Technology 15 Reasons Teachers Say Social Media Isn't All Bad for StudentsMany educators do see some positive impact from social media. For instance, the apps and platforms enable informal learning.
Classroom Technology This AI Tool Cut One Teacher's Grading Time in Half. How It WorksAn AI Tool to grade computer science assignments tended to mirror the assessments of experienced educators.
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The 2023-2024 school year represents a critical inflection point for K-12 education in the United States. With the expiration of ESSER funds on the horizon and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning processes, educators and administrators face a unique set of challenges and opportunities.
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Classroom Technology More Teachers Are Using AI-Detection Tools. Here's Why That Might Be a ProblemStudents are increasingly getting disciplined for using generative AI, a new survey finds.
Classroom Technology Science Fiction May Be the Key to Helping Students Understand AIFor educators seeking to help students understand the power of AI, fiction has become an indispensable teaching tool
Privacy & Security A New Federal Taskforce Targets Cybersecurity in SchoolsThe “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices.
Classroom Technology Teachers Spend 2 Hours a Day on TikTok. What Do They Get Out of it?For some teachers, TikTok is the bane of their existence. For others, it's a go-to source of inspiration, delivered with a dash of humor.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Kids Turn to TikTok for Mental Health Diagnoses. What Should Schools Know?Nearly two-thirds of educators say students “sometimes” or “frequently” use social media to diagnose their own mental health conditions.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Most Teens Think AI Won't Hurt Their Mental Health. Teachers DisagreeTeens and educators have wildly different perspectives on what AI will mean for young people’s mental health.
Suffield, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Suffield, Connecticut
Suffield, CT - Superintendent of Schools
Suffield, Connecticut
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