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Why Computer Science Classes Should Double Down on AI and Data Science
AI and data science should be part of the focus for those working to expand computer science education, an expert says.
Classroom Technology
How Do Kids View Smart Speakers and AI in the Classroom? 6 Things to Know
Classroom devices fueled by AI, including smart speakers, have implications for curriculum, social-and-emotional learning, and more.
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Software That Monitors Students May Hurt Some It's Meant to Help
Instead of referring kids to counseling services, the software is often used for discipline purposes, a tech policy group says.
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Superintendent: Recruit More Black Male Educators, Get Tech in the Hands of All Students
Middletown, Ohio, school district chief Marlon Styles Jr. is the first Black superintendent of that school system.
Classroom Technology
This Technology Can Write Student Essays: Is There Any Educational Benefit?
Educators don't yet know what to make of GPT-3, an artificial intelligence application that generates text on command.
Future of Work
Do Students Have Passion for Today's In-Demand Jobs? A New Analysis Says No
Student aptitude is higher than interest in industries where significant job growth is forecast, like energy and computer technology.
Purchasing Alert
Arizona District Seeks Procurement Service; Indiana System to Buy Math, English Textbooks
A district in Arizona is looking for online procurement services, while a California school system seeks a task force consultant.
Marketplace K-12
K-12 Dealmaking: Digital Promise Acquires Two Asia Society Programs; Finnish Startup Raises €1M
In an expansion of its global reach, the nonprofit Digital Promise scooped up two assets from the Asia Society.
Market Trends
The Next Wi-Fi Connectivity Hurdle for Ed-Tech Companies
Districts' internet connectivity has vastly improved, but the sheer number of tech devices and tools that operate on them is creating new needs.
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Texas District Seeks Special Education Services; Washington System to Buy Progress Monitoring System
A district in Texas is looking for special education support services, while a Washington State school system seeks a progress monitoring system.
Future of Work Want Girls to Pursue STEM Learning? Hear What Female NASA Scientists Have to SayWomen continue to be underrepresented in STEM-related careers.
Classroom Technology Virtual Reality in Schools: Game Changer or Big Headache?Educators see possibilities of VR helping students experience multidimensional worlds. But the tech has its drawbacks.
Classroom Technology Opinion Technology Is the Tool, Not the TeacherTechnology can be a powerful enhancement to student learning—when it's used wisely.
Classroom Technology Teachers Demand Answers From Social Media Companies: ‘What’s It Going to Do to Our Kids?'Social media companies must address platforms' impact on kids' mental health and data privacy, educators say.
Data Opinion Nobel Economist Finds Stunning Student Gains in Standardized-Instruction Model Used AbroadThe highly standardized, for-profit model poses interesting questions at home, even in the face of demonstrable results overseas.
Future of Work Major American Companies to Schools: Expand Access to Computer ScienceA letter signed by 500 corporate, nonprofit, and education leaders calls for states to improve access to computer science education.
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Classroom Technology Research About Educational Technology Needs a More Critical and Useful LensThe changing ed-tech landscape in K-12 schools demands more and better research.
Future of Work Want to Get Girls Interested in STEM Careers? Try MinecraftTwo teachers in Louisiana started an after-school club to get girls interested in STEM.
Classroom Technology Tech Can Open Doors for English-Language Learners to Express ThemselvesStudents feel less pressure when using video to practice their speaking skills.
Classroom Technology 10 Tips for Making Digital Materials More Accessible to Students With DisabilitiesAvoiding PDFs, editing automatic transcriptions, and describing what's onscreen rather than pointing are among their ideas.
Classroom Technology Using Virtual Reality in Schools Is Easier Than You Think. Here Are Some ExamplesMany teachers say virtual reality is pricey and complicated. But those are misconceptions.
Future of Work How a NASA-Supported Robotics Program Is Preparing Students for STEM CareersA NASA-supported program partners with schools to implement robotics in the classroom.
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