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New Data Reveal How Many Students Are Using AI to Cheat
Recent advances in generative AI have not led to a massive rise in student cheating. But fixating on cheating may cause its own problems.
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How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their Jobs
Educators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data.
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Ed-Tech Companies Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A New Federal Effort Wants to Help
The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools.
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Let's Not Oversimplify Students' Cellphone Use
Vilifying the technology, including social media, is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues.
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Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?
Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.
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Ore. System to Buy Outdoor School Programming; Virginia District Needs Consulting Services
A district in Oregon is looking for outdoor school programming, while a Virginia school system seeks consulting services for facilitating focus group discussions.
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Mississippi District Seeks Universal Screener; Maryland System Looks for Summer Learning
Universal screener and instructional program, summer extended learning, math intervention kits. A Mississippi district is looking for a web-based universal screener and personalized instructional program, while a Maryland school system seeks a summer extended learning program. In addition, a South Carolina district is in the market for math intervention kits. Active/upcoming solicitations for goods/services DeSoto County Schools, Miss. Focus: Web-based universal screener and personalized reading and…
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Ed-Tech Investor Trades Longshot Presidential Campaign for Youth Advocacy Project
Jason Palmer's new public benefit corporation and PAC is focused on increasing the youth voting and activism political spectrum.
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The Neal Awards, established in 1955, recognize outstanding business journalism.
- 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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- 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 toolPrivacy & 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.
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Smyrna, Georgia
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Smyrna, Georgia
Superintendent, Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
Flemington, New Jersey
Superintendent, Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
Flemington, New Jersey