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    Deep Dive

    Watch for these 4 AI trends in classrooms in 2025

    School and district leaders are likely to see an uptick in special education tools, localized approaches to guidance and more.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

    Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Trendline

    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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    PowerSchool data breach brings claims of negligence, poor cyberhygiene

    The K-12 software company is facing legal pushback and criticism following a cyberattack that impacted a still unknown number of districts.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a major ed tech data breach to a former principal's lawsuit over deepfakes, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Student, teacher AI use continued to climb in 2023-24 school year

    Some 39% of teachers reported regularly using detection tech to spot AI-related plagiarism, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    State ed tech leaders call for ‘universal connectivity’ to help students learn on and off campus

    A new SETDA report raises concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, digital skills gap and sustained funding for ed tech initiatives.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    6 web content filtering trends improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools

    Check out the six web filtering trends that are improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools.

    By Charlie Sander • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Former principal sues Baltimore County schools over alleged racist AI deepfake

    Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit accuses the Maryland district of negligence in hiring, retention and supervision, as well as defamation, slander and libel.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data

    The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Education-related ransomware attacks worldwide fell in 2024

    Last year's ransomware attack counts will likely rise as more incidents are confirmed in the coming months, according to Comparitech.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

    Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

    By , • Jan. 9, 2025
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    AI and data science reveal gaps in school shooting prevention

    Data reveals gaps in school shooting prevention, but AI-powered tools can help layer security.

    Jan. 6, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

    In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

    By , • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?

    While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Minnesota schools must report cybersecurity incidents under new law

    The information will be anonymized and shared with “appropriate organizations” to help officials understand how to provide support.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    What Trump’s pick for FCC chair could mean for E-rate expansion

    As a commissioner, Brendan Carr dissented against the inclusion of school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, but it’s unclear where he would lead the program next.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    STUDY HALL

    What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

    With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024

    These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Dive Awards

    District of the Year: Ector County ISD

    In the past five years, the Texas district’s investments in staffing and high dosage tutoring are paying off.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Why E-rate’s future is now in the hands of the Supreme Court

    The court is set to review the 5th Circuit’s decision striking down the funding mechanism for the FCC’s Universal Service Fund next year.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From Trump’s education secretary pick to a class-action lawsuit’s advancement against an ed tech platform, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 22, 2024
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    How do civil rights laws apply to AI in schools?

    A new resource from the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights outlines 21 examples of how the tech could contribute to discrimination.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Moody’s rates education sector at ‘high’ cyber risk in 2024

    The cybersecurity risk score for the education and nonprofit sectors has jumped from “moderate” to “high” over the past two years.

    By • Nov. 19, 2024
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    IXL class-action suit advances amid student data harvesting claims

    A group of parents alleges the ed tech provider collected and monetized data from millions of school-age children without parental consent.

    By • Nov. 19, 2024