The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship
One of our jobs as CTOs is developing great relationships with other district leaders. IT touches every aspect of the modern K-12 district, and our success, as well…
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New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career
LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program ... Read more
3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school
The benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education are numerous, and one would be hard-pressed to find a school district that doesn’t have a project, initiative,…
TV Curriculum: Curriculum for an introduction to film, media, and broadcast for K-12
TV Curriculum: This curriculum serves as an intro to film and media for students. With the rise of streaming services ... Read more
Education in the age of AI and smart technology
We are in a new era--the Era of Smart Technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT-4 is very smart and ChatGPT-5, -6, and -7, etc. will…
Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption
As the ‘23-’24 school year comes into focus, there is now little doubt we are on the brink of a major technological revolution that will affect our schools,…
ChatGPT caught NYC schools off guard–now, we’re determined to embrace its potential
As Chancellor of the nation’s largest school system, New York City Public Schools, I anticipated starting 2023 by continuing the crucial work of ensuring every student can read…
Half of teachers expect AI to make their jobs more challenging
A majority of teachers and administrators in a recent survey believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on teaching and learning--but that impact may not be…
From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM
The number of women working in STEM jobs has increased 31 percent over the past decade, but women continue to be outnumbered by men in some of the…
The importance of teaching generative AI
The era of the textbook isn’t dead, but it’s important to start looking forwards rather than backwards when addressing education for school children. Whether we like it or…
Labor market problems start with the K-12 system
The U.S. has a two-pronged labor market problem: a labor shortage and a skills gap. If every unemployed individual in the U.S. found a job right now, there…
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?
10 ways to teach students for a changing world
The world is changing rapidly, with new technology being developed daily and jobs being replaced by automated machines and artificial intelligence (AI). These changes have brought about tremendous…
How esports is creating scholarships, jobs, and school investments
Educational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements.
Could nearly half of cybersecurity leaders leave their roles by 2025?
By 2025, nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25 percent for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to new predictions by Gartner, Inc.
Addressing the digital divide’s effects on education and the workforce
Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 million Americans who…
Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Explore Interactive and EiE, the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating ... Read more
NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement
STEM Education is in crisis in the United States. It’s predicted there will be 3.5 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2025--incredible news if not for the…
The ups and downs of girls in STEM
In the US, the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27…
How our district engages students in a CTE program
Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. At the end of…