EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

After making headline news for falling victim to a ransomware attack on Labor Day in 2022, Los Angeles Unified School District technology leaders are speaking out. Because LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the country, with more than 600,000 students, the attack was a wake-up call for all of K–12. The incident made it very clear that when it comes to cyber targets, size isn’t the issue.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 10, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: Some kids are hard workers, but they just don’t get computers. Their effort deserves a good grade, but their product is nowhere near class requirements.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts banning it only to reverse course. It can save teachers time by automating tasks , while also causing headaches as an accomplice to cheating students. So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work?

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Josie Ahlquist

APRIL 10, 2024

Let’s face it: April in higher education is pure chaos. Deadlines dance in our heads, inboxes are overflowing, back-to-back events are scheduled, student and community crises loom, and summer just can’t come quick enough.But what if, instead of just surviving through the academic year — we lean into this work with humanity intact?

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2024

Imagine interacting with an avatar that dissolves into tears – and being assessed on how intelligently and empathetically you respond to its emotional display. Or taking a math test that is created for you on the spot , the questions written to be responsive to the strengths and weaknesses you’ve displayed in prior answers. Picture being evaluated on your scientific knowledge and getting instantaneous feedback on your answers, in ways that help you better understand and respond to other question

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. These decisions are informed by analyzing various types of data, such as academic achievement, non-academic factors, program and systems data, and perception data.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Key points: District leadership teams must understand how critical it is to support educators Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Kentucky’s Bell County School District (BCSD) today announced a new multiyear partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. Through this collaboration, teachers and students in BCSD K-12 classrooms now have access to powerful digital products that help enhance the district’s Keep Reading Kentucky’s Bell County School District Announces New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Phenomena-Based Science Instruction The post Kentucky’s Bell County School District Announces New

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2024

Having participated in every state challenge process so far, the EducationSuperHighway team has identified four key areas where states can improve participation in and accuracy of the BEAD Challenge Process and minimize the workload for broadband office staff and challengers. 1. Accept the level of evidence the provider makes available to the consumer.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Anniversary and number of papers reviewed sheds new light on data around AI writing use in education Today, Turnitin celebrates the first anniversary of its award-winning AI writing detection feature. Since the launch of the tool in April 2023, over Keep Reading Turnitin marks one-year anniversary of its AI writing detector with millions of papers reviewed globally The post Turnitin marks one-year anniversary of its AI writing detector with millions of papers reviewed globally appeared first on

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2024

We analyzed all NTIA-approved challenge process plans and rounded up three key recommendations for states still finalizing their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposals to help yield more accurate broadband maps. 1. Include the newly NTIA-approved Cellular Licensed Fixed Wireless (CLFW) pre-challenge modification. WHAT IS THE NEW MODIFICATION?

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has been steadily increasing for nearly 40 years. To meet the rising demand for furniture products and services that create fun and functional learning spaces for students with special needs, MiEN Company has hired Cecilia Cruse, OTR/L, as a special needs consultant.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

At the University of Wyoming , an innovative Dean (Dr. Jenna Min Shim) and her colleagues ( like Rob Hill of the University) are working with community colleges , communities and professional mentors to create a pipeline of CTE educators. The post DEVELOPING MORE CTE INSTRUCTORS …FIXING THE SHORTAGE appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Tom Ryan wins CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that has only been bestowed seven times in CoSN history. Look for eSchool’s exclusive interview coming soon.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

New program overview provides information on an expanded array of course options VHS Learning is expanding its selection of credit recovery courses, giving students more options than ever for making up lost credits. The courses will begin on June 3, Keep Reading VHS Learning Opens Registration for Summer Credit Recovery Courses The post VHS Learning Opens Registration for Summer Credit Recovery Courses appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Tom Ryan wins CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that has only been bestowed seven times in CoSN history.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognize standout teachers nationwide. As part of this fourth annual awards program from Edthena, school-based administrators can nominate teacher leaders who are having an impact in their classrooms Keep Reading Calling All School Administrators: Nominate a Standout Teacher for the 2024 Teacher Leader Impact Awards The post Calling All School Administrators: Nominate a Standout Teacher for the 2024 Teacher Leader Impact A

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techlearning

APRIL 10, 2024

gotFeedback is an AI-powered marking tool that offers superb bespoke feedback to students.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

At Central, East, and West conferences, educators will gain practical information and skills to elevate family engagement system-wide The landscape of school-home communications is evolving, and staying up to date with the latest tools and strategies is crucial for family Keep Reading ParentSquare Invites Leaders and Teachers to Elevate School-Home Communications at PSQ Summit 2024 The post ParentSquare Invites Leaders and Teachers to Elevate School-Home Communications at PSQ Summit 2024 appeare

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification preparation and testing, and data management, is addressing the data and reporting needs of CTE leaders with the nationwide launch of Eduthings. The online platform acts as Keep Reading iCEV Launches Eduthings Nationwide to Streamline Data Management and Reporting for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Leaders The post iCEV Launches Eduthings Nationwide to Streamline Data Management and Repo

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2024

Key points: School-home communication is key, but many parents aren’t satisfied How district communications platforms bridge communities Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved For more on school communication, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child’s progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child’s academic success, according to a surv

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Phonics, Reading and Me recognized by peers as a market leader in the 2024 SIIA CODiE Awards. Learning Without Tears, a leading early education company renowned for its unique teaching and learning approach, announces that Phonics, Reading and Me was Keep Reading Learning Without Tears Named 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the Best Science of Reading Foundational Skills Solution Category The post Learning Without Tears Named 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the Best Science of Reading Foundat

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. This select professional learning community marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting educators, fostering Keep Reading Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community The post Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has been steadily increasing for nearly 40 years. To meet the rising demand for furniture products and services that create fun and functional learning spaces Keep Reading Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant The post Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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