Technology

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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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    Ed Tech

    Nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic necessitated a seismic shift in the ed tech landscape nationwide, schools are continuing to adjust to and adapt. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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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
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    97% of teens say they use their phones during the school day

    A Common Sense Media study found students were most likely to turn to social media, YouTube and gaming on their phones during the school day.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Digital divide persists as 22% of low-income households with children lack internet

    A Connected Nation report illuminates a notable gap in awareness and enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Ed tech for little ones needs more testing before rollout

    An Education Department Games Expo panel highlighted the importance of gauging young children's reactions to programs in development.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a spending extension of American Rescue Plan funds to new ChatGPT guidance for teachers, what did you learn from our most recent stories?

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Education ransomware attacks cost over $53B in downtime over 5 years

    Comparitech researchers found 85 ransomware attacks impacted K-12 and higher ed by mid-September 2023.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    ChatGPT releases teacher guide for AI use in the classroom

    The recommendations for K-12 schools and colleges provide examples of prompts for lesson plans and also warn about the tool's limitations.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Screen time and mental health: How educators can make smart choices about digital tools in the classroom

    By making thoughtful choices, educators can empower their students with the best of both worlds: harnessing the power of technology while fostering a supportive and mentally healthy learning environment.

    Sept. 11, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From opioid prevention mandates to revealing new data on chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our stories within the last seven days?

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Teachers increasingly turning to digital, self-created materials for lessons

    Only 23% of teachers said they exclusively use printed textbooks in their classrooms, according to a survey by Bay View Analytics.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    CISA creates voluntary ed tech pledge to boost K-12 cybersecurity

    Companies signing the agreement are urged to commit to encouraging the use of multifactor authentication and public vulnerability disclosure.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Maryland district warns school data may be leaked following cyberattack

    Prince George’s County Public Schools said it’s working to review any potential data compromised after a cyber incident affected 4,500 district users in August.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    MOVEit attack victim count surpasses 1,000 organizations

    Months after the campaign was discovered, victims are still coming forward and, in most cases, breaches at third-party vendors are to blame.

    By Matt Kapko • Aug. 30, 2023
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    AI in Edtech: Helping pave the way for personalized education

    Ethical and responsible AI can bridge the gap between educators and technology, enhancing student outcomes and equity, eliminating biases, and empowering data-driven decisions.

    Aug. 28, 2023
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    Back to School '23 // BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    NAEP on track for online administration in 2024

    COVID-19 fast-tracked innovation like remote proctoring and administration for the Nation's Report Card, and a positive field test brings that one step closer.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Cyberattacks cost New Haven Public Schools over $6M

    The Connecticut city has recovered $3.6 million after hackers compromised the email of the school district’s chief operating officer.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From emerging K-12 tech to a state’s efforts to tackle disproportionality in special education, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 14?

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Facial recognition risks ‘may outweigh the benefits’ for schools

    There is little proof the technology prevents violent incidents in schools, according to the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023