Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI
Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation has become paramount.
How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has doubled to 26 percent nationally, reaching crisis levels and threatening the educational foundation of our nation’s youth. Chronic absenteeism is estimated to…
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Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance
Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance.
Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Survey shows skyrocketing AI use in education
Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with cautious optimism–with many planning to use it more
The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever. Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence.
Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data
When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern. These sectors are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the financial and personal information they store.
Most teens want media literacy education, but aren’t getting it
An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent reported having had any such instruction during the 2023-24 school year.
Standardized testing isn’t about the score–it’s about preparing students for the future
A 2021 College Board analysis found that simply completing AP classes and taking the exams made students more likely to enroll in college and excel in introductory courses.
Time to dust off the 3D printers
The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they have never considered.
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As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to going above and beyond make them pillars of the community.
Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available to K-12 schools through various packages
