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Bringing rapid, emergency communications solution to schools

The CrisisGo mobile app will be integrated with Sonim Technologies' XP8 ultra-rugged device. The Sonim XP8, which features functionality critical to emergency first responders, is FirstNet Ready, connecting eligible users via the FirstNet nationwide public safety communications platform.

Inspiring careers in STEM and genomics with new program

Illumina Corporate Foundation and Discovery Education launched DNA Decoded, a program designed to equip middle and high school teachers with the power to unlock the study of genomics in everyday life.

District CIO: Timely tips for E-rate funding

Get ahead of the game and apply now for next year's infrastructure upgrades.

Why women still trail men when it comes to being hired for STEM careers

Educators have tried to strengthen career pipelines by building “work cultures” in schools that expose students to new possibilities and on-the-job experiences. A 2018 study of children who grow up to file patents found that STEM programming by itself was not effective. Apart from being born into affluent families, the biggest influence on whether girls became inventors was whether they lived close to women who invent.

N.C. General Assembly debates competing school construction plans

The North Carolina House and Senate are running competing plans on the best way to fund school construction and capital needs. Both contain funds around the $2 billion mark, but legislators are debating over whether it is best to have a statewide bond proposal or draw from an existing fund.

DA webinar: Supporting Next-Gen Inventors with STEM Learning

Compared to their affluent peers, students from low-income backgrounds rarely become inventors. But more significant exposure to STEM levels the playing field. Find out how district leaders can promote immersive learning environments that engage all students in STEM.

Personify’s solutions at center of association’s operations strategy

Personify, Inc. announced that the National Association of Secondary School Principals is its first client to build its operations strategy with the full Personify Platform including Personify360, Personify Community, Personify Hub, a2z Events and Wild Apricot.

Colorado district focuses on personalized, competency-based learning

itslearning announced that Durango School District R-9 has selected the itslearning teaching and learning platform to deliver personalized, competency-based learning districtwide.

Georgia district to adopt emergency threat response technology

As part of its ongoing effort to become the safest school system in Georgia, Habersham County Schools (Habersham) is collaborating with ACG Solutions and...

Former Houston ISD CIO Lenny Schad joins DA

Lenny Schad, one of the most prominent voices in K12 technology leadership, has joined District Administration as chief information and innovation officer.

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