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    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
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    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
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    School Safety and Security

    Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings reaching an unprecedented high in 2022 and new techologies to address the solution coming with security concerns of their own.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    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 Nov. 17, 2023
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    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 Nov. 16, 2023
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    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 Nov. 16, 2023
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    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
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    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 Nov. 14, 2023
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    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
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    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 Nov. 13, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Nov. 3, 2023
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    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 Nov. 1, 2023
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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