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AI in the classroom: Striking the right balance
Can AI replace human tutors? Explore why schools are shifting back to in-person tutoring.
Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Using AI in lesson planning? Beware hallucinations
The potential for artificial intelligence to present an incorrect or misleading response as fact remains a possible side effect for these tools.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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TrendlineSchool Safety and Security
Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.
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TrackerWhere the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot
The commission encouraged schools to apply early for the funds, which will range from $15,000 to $1.5 million based on a per-student formula.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Schools, colleges faced record-breaking year of ransomware attacks in 2023
There were 121 incidents found last year alone, according to an analysis by Comparitech, but researchers noted their findings “only scratch the surface.”
By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation
For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Some school districts are still hesitant to put out AI guidance
A Digital Promise survey shows only 25% of districts have released AI guidance. One California district leader shares why he’s reluctant to do so.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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STAFFED UPCan AI ease teacher workload as a recruitment, retention strategy?
K-12 leaders and experts weigh in on whether AI tools have the potential to make teachers’ jobs more manageable and if that can ease staffing challenges.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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What do schools need to know about AI paraphrasing detection tools?
Detection software can now spot text that summarizes generative AI, but one expert cautions against disciplining based on results.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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BACK TO SCHOOL '24New school year, new challenges and opportunities
Educators are navigating legal hurdles, cell phone policies, artificial intelligence use and more as students head back to classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From educators’ concerns about “pandemic babies” to a Title IX investigation’s settlement, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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BACK TO SCHOOL '24How an Iowa district plans to embrace AI in the new school year
Starting this fall, Iowa City Community School District will pilot new AI guidelines governing how the technology is used in the classroom.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Classroom tech needs guardrail process to ensure cybersecurity
The glut of digital learning tools on the market — free or otherwise — requires thoughtful vetting, a K-12 cybersecurity expert says.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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BACK TO SCHOOL '24Signal lost: Why more school systems are saying no to cellphones
School systems nationwide are enacting bans on student cellphone use, and some are extending the cellular prohibitions to smartwatches and more.
By Kate Rix • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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What can be done about the ‘fragmented’ K-12 AI policy landscape?
To tackle gaps in K-12 AI use, CRPE recommends that AI initiatives target districts in low-income and historically marginalized communities.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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TikTok knowingly violated child privacy law, internal message alleges
The company wouldn't delete children's accounts unless parents submitted a form with information that was already in its possession, a federal lawsuit says.
By Robert Freedman • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Anti-deepfake efforts ramp up in Congress as issue looms over schools
AI-generated deepfake images, audio and video pose a threat to students and staff. Two Senate bills aim to chip away at those challenges.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Instructure to be acquired by KKR for $4.8B
The acquisition will take the global ed tech company private as it pursues an “aggressive” strategy to “continue scaling” its technology portfolio.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Senate passes bipartisan bills to protect children, teens online
One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.
By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024 -
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What does Universal Service Fund ruling mean for E-rate?
A 5th Circuit decision could leave schools and libraries hanging on funds that help provide them with affordable internet services.
By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new learning recovery data to one state’s pushback on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024 -
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Biden administration heightens calls for Congress to protect youth on social media
An interagency task force called for lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold online providers more accountable for students’ safety.
By Anna Merod • July 25, 2024 -
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What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership
The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.
By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024
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