Technology: Page 9

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    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 • Nov. 1, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 31, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Oct. 27, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 27, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 26, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 25, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 23, 2023
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    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
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    Understanding CISA’s cybersecurity plan

    A quick and effective summary on CISA’s cybersecurity strategic plan for you to understand its structure and impact on K12 organizations.

    By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin • Oct. 23, 2023
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    FCC expands E-rate to cover school bus Wi-Fi

    Approved by a 3-2 vote, the expansion is aimed at closing the homework gap faced by students who lack internet connectivity at home.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Virtual tutoring shows promise for raising K-2 reading achievement

    The National Student Support Accelerator study noted, however, that the gains are "more modest" than for in-person tutoring.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

    Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

    By • Updated June 28, 2024
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    Most E-rate participants call for more cybersecurity support with FCC funds

    Some 91% of schools and libraries surveyed by Funds For Learning agree measures like next-generation firewalls should qualify for E-rate funds.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Students with career role models more satisfied later in life, poll shows

    Young adults raised in lower-income families are more likely to say they didn’t have a role model growing up, a gap that could be filled by more CTE.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Security challenges in managing multiple tools & software across different OSs

    With a variety of tools, K12 IT is turning to multi-OS compatible apps. Dive in to learn more.

    By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin, Cybersecurity Content Specialist at Prey • Oct. 9, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From two upcoming K-12-related Supreme Court hearings to new data on teachers’ average weekly wages, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    Opinion

    Students seek flexibility and empowerment in public online schools

    Virtual learning can benefit students who crave self-guided pacing, flexibility and empowerment, writes the head of a public online school in Massachusetts.

    By Patrick Lattuca • Oct. 6, 2023
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    ACLU sounds alarms on school surveillance technologies

    A majority of students surveyed said they are aware of some form of monitoring tech prevalent in their school buildings.

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    PowerSchool finalizes purchase of SchoolMessenger for $300M

    The deal will help the company provide tracking for personalized learning, administrative management, communications and more in a single experience.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    New York bans facial recognition technology in schools

    Schools can decide about using other biometric identifying technology at the local level, however, according to the New York State Education Department.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Safeguarding the future: Importance of protecting student data in K-12 education

    Cyberattacks in schools are increasing, threatening student, staff and school data, as well as district budgets.

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a USDA rule impacting school nutrition to updated digital divide data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    Are virtual educators an answer to teacher shortages?

    One live virtual teaching company, Elevate K-12, notes an uptick in district interest in its services amid severe, ongoing educator vacancies.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Ed tech budget relief: Google doubles down on longer Chromebook lifespans

    The devices, popular in 1:1 device rollouts in K-12, will be able to receive automatic updates for up to 10 years, the company announced.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    MappedIn tackles safety in schools and public spaces with free indoor mapping tool

    The application allows users to create a vector map of a building “in a matter of minutes,” the indoor mapping company says.

    By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 27, 2023