5G is the next generation of wireless service. It is designed to keep up with the staggering proliferation of devices needing a mobile internet connection. It will offer faster download speeds and reduced power requirements. Of course, this additional speed and functionality comes with an increased cost.
The fascination with digital books appears to have leveled off, so schools across the country are focusing on physical books, particularly for younger kids. Plus, an increasing number of parents want to build a home library to give children easier access to books.
If you're in the unenviable position of finding people to fill the shoes of some of your best former teachers, know that you're not alone. Let's take a closer look at why teachers are leaving their jobs and dive into some ways you can beat the odds.
There are numerous challenges facing our education system. Given the ever-changing dynamics of American public education, the most critical issues in the next five years include funding, school safety, student mental health, technology and innovation.
Here are three strategies for technology leaders to ensure that IT initiatives align with district priorities and how to budget for them—all while doing more with less.
Faced with a state judge's order to fix a public school system deemed deficient, the New Mexico Legislature appropriated an extra $480 million for education—an increase of over 17 percent. Lawmakers hope that the effort will result in getting a return on a major investment in schools in the next fiscal year.
Public school teachers and their supporters rallied in Raleigh for the second year in a row. They want more money for student support staff, such as counselors and nurses—features now included in the state House budget written by Republican legislators.
The state Senate approved a $19.7 billion early education and school funding proposal. The bill would increase state support for local school districts by $900 million over the next two years. Some administrators have raised concerns that it is insufficient given the growing size and needs of their student populations.
