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Commerce Middle School tech class builds CO2-powered dragsters

The Missouri school's technology students are working to make their classroom more interactive for students. The school's tech class is building CO2-powered dragsters students designed aerodynamically after performing sketches and research. Then they replicate those designs onto wood.

LED and laser projector lines debuted

The IN1100 Series and INL3100 Series feature a solid-state mercury-free design with virtually no color decay for images and a 30,000-hour light source. The IN1100 Series can wirelessly share users' content using the PC-less on-board document viewer with QuadView via an included wireless adapter, as well as enjoy AirPlay and MiraCast support.

Leveraging ‘Ed-Fi’ technology for college and career readiness

Countless data sources shed light on the skill gap issue: high school assessments, ACT/SAT scores, college applications, financial aid, college attendance—the list goes on. In order to support the evolution of our talent pipeline, data interoperability is essential. We need the data from various school districts—all with different tech vendors and systems—to speak the same language. We need to begin collecting robust, real-time data in a way that made deep analysis and scalability possible.

How to build an engineer: Start young

The gap between girls and boys in math performance is far smaller than many believe, even at the high school and college level where girls perform similarly to boys, according to research. Elementary schools are introducing their students to engineering principles, hoping to inspire a life-long interest in STEM fields. But it seems to be girls' confidence about their abilities in math and their interest in pursuing STEM careers that drops after middle school.

Building blocks with Mass. STEM early college academy

One of the oldest districts in the nation recently completed its first construction project in 15 years by rebuilding a school to accommodate STEM learning for grades 6 through 12. Administrators in Boston Public Schools wanted to make an existing school more STEM-driven, but since the building could not support the necessary renovations, it was demolished to make way for a new facility.

Diesel tech vocational training programs expanding in Utah schools

The Governor's Office of Economic Development, in conjunction with diesel industry partners and education leaders, announced the expansion of the Utah Diesel Technician Pathways Program to Davis and Tooele counties. The pathways initiative was developed to create more opportunities for Utah students by providing a direct route from high school and college into the workforce.

Pa. school districts stressed over pensions costs, special-ed and charters

Many school districts across Pennsylvania say that budget stress is causing them to raise property taxes and cut school programs, according to a new annual survey. The report targets the rise of mandated expenses such as pension obligations, special education costs and charter school payments as key drivers of budget woes.

Proposals to force regionalized Conn. school districts spark debate

Two proposals that focus on school district regionalization have ignited a storm of protest in some communities. One bill under consideration would force municipalities with populations fewer than 40,000 to consolidate with another district.

How effective sports coaches help students feel understood at school

Nearly 8 million teenagers played for their high school teams during the 2017-18 academic year. For many of these kids, their coaches reached them in ways their teachers couldn't. What they learned on the soccer field or basketball court has stuck in a way that a history lecture did not. Much of this disparity has to do with the adolescent brain.

Oregon districts question cost of school police shift

Portland Police Bureau officials have told leaders at city school districts that if they want to maintain campus officers, they'll have to use school dollars to help pay for them. School leaders in Portland Public Schools and the Parkrose school district are objecting to both the cost and timing of the city's push for districts to take on costs.

New game in Ga. schools helps test kids

Students at Porter Elementary are part of pilot program for Keenville, a computer-based video game-like assessment application. The new test was made available to first and second grade students at all public schools in Georgia at the beginning of the school year, but it is up to each teacher whether to use it in the classroom.

Updated budget requests would fund Alaska earthquake relief

Earthquake relief would gain funding and public education would lose funding in updated budget requests Gov. Mike Dunleavy submitted to the Legislature. One supplemental budget request includes $37 million in state spending for the earthquake response. Another $102 million will come from the federal government.

Connecticut bill would allow firm high school graduation dates

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow high school seniors to graduate before the end of the school year in certain circumstances. Graduation dates would be unaffected by things like snow days, even if it means seniors don't complete the 180 day school year requirements. It should also cut down on the cost of graduation.

Virginia district chooses primary library resource vendor

Fairfax County Public Schools has selected Mackin Educational Resources as its provider for all print and digital books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources for its school libraries and professional library collections. Mackin will supply all the necessary infrastructure, expertise and customization required through 2025.

Digital signage software provider introduces new software

Navori is unleashing a globally certified LG webOS player that integrates Navori's QL Player software with LG's native webOS platform. The integration delivers a built-in digital signage player engine that minimizes cabling and equipment costs, lowers theft and vandalism risks, and more.