Technology: Page 5

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    E-rate’s future hangs in the balance as Supreme Court hears arguments in universal service case

    At question is whether Congress and the FCC violated the Constitution by granting power to a private nonprofit company.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Energy resilience enables budget stability for school districts

    By incorporating resilience technologies, districts can build better, more sustainable operational budgets.

    March 24, 2025
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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about

    Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.

    By K-12 Dive staff • March 21, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From massive layoffs at the Education Department to new data on schools experiencing cyber incidents, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • March 14, 2025
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    How to create ‘AI-proof’ assignments

    Rather than avoiding the tech, educators should guide students in using it responsibly to help complete tasks, says one education innovation expert.

    By Lauren Barack • March 12, 2025
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    AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now

    David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    After breach of school staff financial data, ransomware gang takes credit

    Carruth Compliance Consulting was targeted in a December 2024 data breach, which impacted over 110,000 school employees, according to Comparitech.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    82% of K-12 schools recently experienced a cyber incident

    Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting school networks through phishing and social engineering, a cybersecurity nonprofit reported.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Drone Infinity…and beyond! Inclusive drone technology for K-12 classrooms

    Drone Infinity makes drone tech accessible, turning students into innovators. Hands-on learning builds skills for careers in aerospace, agriculture and beyond.

    March 10, 2025
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    With more students using AI, how can schools promote academic integrity?

    One education expert suggests explaining how to use artificial intelligence ethically and building a “culture of integrity.”

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 5, 2025
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    Half of young children own a cell phone or tablet

    Children ages 8 and younger had an average daily screen time of 2 hours and 27 minutes in 2024, Common Sense Media found.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Inclusive learning elevated: The impact of EdTech on student success

    Empower every student. Discover how inclusive technology drives success for all learners.

    By Tisha Poncio, Customer Success Enablement Team Lead at SMART Technologies • March 3, 2025
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    How to safeguard academic integrity as new tech emerges

    Are you worried about academic integrity as new technology emerges? Here are four tips to help!

    By Anna Beard, Senior Manager of Academic Integrity, FlexPoint • March 3, 2025
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    PowerSchool faces more scrutiny following widespread data breach

    Government officials in the U.S. and beyond have announced investigations after a threat actor gained access to troves of student and staff data.

    By • Feb. 24, 2025
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    SCOTUS decision safeguards schools’ E-rate discounts

    In a unanimous ruling, justices found that reimbursement requests under the federal broadband discount program are subject to the False Claims Act.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a letter ordering schools to end race-based practices to a district’s challenge to a key Trump policy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
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    What could schools expect under the new COPPA Rule?

    The Federal Trade Commission’s updated rule would impact the way K-12 leaders interact with ed tech companies — if Trump keeps it.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Phone-free multi-factor authentication is key to K12 cybersecurity strategy

    With cyberthreats on the rise in education, school districts need authentication that works for everyone — even those without personal devices.

    Feb. 18, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the termination of Education Department research contracts to principals' artificial intelligence usage, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 14, 2025
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    What are principals using AI for?

    Nearly 60% of school leaders now use the technology, with school communications and hiring among popular uses, a Rand report found.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Double the teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork

    However, the degree to which students use ChatGPT for schoolwork varies by grade level and ethnicity, according to Pew Research Center data.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 10, 2025
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    K-12 cybersecurity a hot topic in state legislatures in 2024

    California, Florida and Indiana enacted new laws containing cybersecurity supports for schools, an analysis from the Consortium for School Networking finds.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges

    We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    5 policy trends to watch in 2025

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From presidential directives to new chronic absenteeism data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 24, 2025