Technology: Page 8
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Less than a third of Gen Z youth want to pursue STEM careers
Exposure to STEM content in schools can drive this generation to seriously consider a job in the field, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.
By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2023 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a lawsuit targeting a state’s LGBTQ+ curriculum restrictions to a major teachers union strike winding down, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Trendline
School 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.
By K-12 Dive staff -
Q&A
Happy birthday, ChatGPT! What’s in store for K-12 schools next year?
To mark the occasion, K-12 Dive asked the AI tool to reflect on the past year and how the technology is shaping education for the future.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Sponsored by NXTLVL
Why Power Skills are critical for helping students succeed in the age of AI
How can schools evolve to teach students the skills needed for the age of AI? Enter: Power Skills.
By Michalis Gkontas, CEO of NXTLVL • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Opinion
How better data management can lead to better student outcomes
An Alabama superintendent writes that lack of access to current, digestible data can hinder strategic planning and curriculum creation.
By Melvin Brown • Nov. 22, 2023 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the latest data tracking school shootings to federal COVID-19 emergency fund extensions, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Nov. 17, 2023 -
OCR data collection finds ‘stark inequalities’ in pre-K-12 education
Cautious analysis of the 2020-21 data is needed, given that 88% of schools had hybrid instruction, Education Department officials said.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 16, 2023 -
FCC proposes 3-year cybersecurity pilot
The agency will seek public comment on the proposal, which will explore how the Universal Service Fund can support school and library cyber concerns.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Want to pick the best ed tech tool? Loop teachers in
Bringing together teachers, curricula and IT professionals to talk about what a piece of software should do is crucial, says one district learning expert.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Senators propose study on effects of cell phone use in schools
The bipartisan bill includes a pilot program for schools to store student phones in secure storage containers during the school day.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Sponsored by PowerSchool
Engaging families to improve student outcomes, attendance and whole-child health
Learn why communication software is critical to engage families and impact student success, attendance, and well-being.
Nov. 13, 2023 -
FCC proposes adding Wi-Fi hotspots to E-Rate program
The proposed rule follows the agency’s recent expansion of the E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Opinion
The future is now: Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom
A New York superintendent writes that AI, if used correctly, has the potential to provide more personalized, engaging learning for students.
By Jared Bloom • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Sponsored by Powerschool
Bringing education data together to support the whole child and personalize education
Learn how educators can bring student data together to see whole-child insights and deliver personalized education.
Nov. 6, 2023 -
Sponsored by Prey
Cyber-savvy educators: Bolstering security in educational institutions through awareness programs
Staff and students are on the frontline against cyber threats. Read this article to learn more on how to build effective security awareness programs for school staff and students
By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin, Cybersecurity Content Specialist at Prey • Nov. 6, 2023 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the K-12 impact of Biden’s AI executive order to a district-wide teachers' strike, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Schools increase offerings in computer science courses
The number of high schools offering computer science courses ticked up by 4.5 percentage points, but access is not equal for all students.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Just 2 states have released guidance on artificial intelligence for schools
California and Oregon are the only states with recommendations to navigate AI use in classrooms, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Here’s what Biden’s AI executive order could mean for schools
The White House’s efforts to create guardrails around AI include calling for data privacy protections and providing resources to teachers.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 31, 2023 -
AI guidance continues to roll out — this time it’s for ed tech companies
The Software and Information Industry Association released principles to help the ed tech industry navigate the growing boom of AI in schools.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health harms to the FCC’s expansion of the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023 -
ASBO '23
How to protect sensitive data during a cyberattack
The CFO of a Texas district recommends safer ways to request sensitive employee data and stronger password and verification policies.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Ed tech spending projected to balloon to $132.4B globally by 2032
The need for individual and virtual learning tools is driving the expected rise in technology investments in schools, according to Market.Us.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
This rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic
Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Paper
How can superintendents navigate the rise of generative AI?
Whether it’s banned in your classrooms or not, it’s out there. In the age of ChatGPT, schools should ensure students can not just acquire knowledge—but analyze and apply it across contexts.
Oct. 23, 2023