How AI Technologies Support School Safety

By Alok Jain, Quicklert

Technology has advanced to the point where many tools, including AI technologies, can alert educators of danger before a disaster occurs.

5 Reasons to Set Up a Coding Program in your District

By Kimberly Griggs

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Here’s how one Washington district has made coding a priority, even during the pandemic shutdown

4 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Education

By Elana Lyn Gross 

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Educators are using AI tools to assess students' skills and weaknesses, and students are benefiting from peer-to-peer learning and customized study guides. Here's a closer look at how some companies are developing artificial intelligence programs to improve education.

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

By Sandra Love

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The 4 Cs are more than skills taught in school--they'll stick with students throughout their academic, professional, and personal growth.

How is technology impacting literacy?

By Content Provided by Stride, Inc.

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Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of modern society--but the basics of picking up a physical book remain important

Teachers, bring to life storytelling in your classroom with Pepper and NAO robots!

When we couple the storytelling concept along with their innate nature, it is clear to understand how utilizing both Pepper and NAO as a storyteller is an essential role for these social robots.

6 Major Companies Supporting STEM Learning Programs

By Devin Partida

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A growing digital economy is bolstering demand for occupations in science, technology, engineering, and math. This growth will add more than half a million new computer jobs over the next eight years. However, a shortage of STEM professionals means many of these positions may remain empty.

That’s why education has quickly become a front-and-center issue for talent-hungry corporations. To encourage more interest in STEM fields, major companies are supporting learning programs by offering grants, resources, and new opportunities to the next generation of innovators.

How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM

If we want to close the gender gap in science, we need to look at the invisible forces that shape classroom culture.

4 Steps to Maximize Summer Learning

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Summer learning will play a critical role in students' return to full-time in-person learning this fall. 

Turn To Coding And Robotics If You Want Your Students To Posses a Growth Mindset

Diligence, a curious spirit, and perseverance are qualities we desire to see in our students. These traits are elements of the “growth mindset.” Teaching students coding presents one of the best opportunities to develop and nurture kids’ growth mindset in the school setting. This article shows five scenarios to support this position.