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Physical Security in Schools Requires a Holistic Strategy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1547+ words) The School District of Philadelphia's Craig Johnson (left), Chief of School Safety, and Andrew Speese, Deputy Chief of Information Security, collaborated on the district's updated security system. Erin Brereton has written about technology, business and other topics for more than…...
With Parents Divided on Artificial Intelligence, Here's How Schools Can Build Trust
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (899+ words) As K12 districts navigate a growing ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and solutions, research suggests that the parent perspective can't be overlooked " especially when it comes to building understanding and trust around how AI is used. A statewide poll of more…...
K12s Early Adopters Lead the Way in the Age of AI
1+ year, 15+ hour ago (428+ words) As Editor in Chief, Ryan works on developing editorial strategy and is always on the lookout for new writing talent and sharing great stories with the IT world. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, biking…...
How Small, Rural and Charter Schools Are Winning at Esports
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1378+ words) At Epic Charter Schools, Oklahoma's largest public virtual charter school, esports is, well, epic. With about 30, 000 students in Pre-K12, the school boasts between 300 and 500 active participants in its video gaming program. "We have students who want to compete at a…...
AI Attendance Tracking: How Technology Can Help K12 Districts Combat Chronic Absenteeism
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (616+ words) Nancy Mann Jackson is a freelance writer who regularly covers education, healthcare and finance. In February 2025, officials say, more than 38% of students in New York's Dunkirk City School District were chronically absent, meaning they had missed more than 10% of school…...
How AI Can Close Equity Gaps for First-Generation Students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) Richard J. Smith is an Education Researcher and Financial Aid Administrator at the University of Dayton. Click the banner below to see how organizations are implementing AI. Potential knowledge gaps for first-generation students may include such topics as: WATCH: Four AI…...
AI Teaching Assistants Provide Extra Support for Faculty and Students
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (944+ words) Stacey Smith, Professor and Department Chair of Applied Business Studies at Fort Hays State University, shares how she is seeing technology support educators. At Fort Hays State University, Stacey Smith is looking to technology to ease the burden on educators....
What Does an AI-Ready Classroom Really Look Like?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (656+ words) When people hear about an artificial intelligence-ready classroom, it's tempting to picture a room full of futuristic tools: AI tutors on demand, real-time transcription, automated analytics dashboards and next-generation collaboration platforms. But Micah Shippee, director of education at Samsung " and…...
Active Learning Classrooms Foster Collaboration Among Students
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (766+ words) Steve Jackson, Professor and Vice Provost for Academic Innovation at Cornell University, shares how he is leaning into the modernized classroom. Chris Hayhurst is a freelance writer who covers education technology and'healthcare, among other topics.'He's a regular contributor to…...
Q&A: How Utah Valley University Is Using AI to Help Students Succeed
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (240+ words) Click the banner below to learn how artificial intelligence is changing the workplace. As the CIO, my role is to find ways for us to leverage technology to remove barriers for students and make it easier for them to be…...