High school students who train for the tech industry gain computer literacy skills and higher wages, Michigan officials say. They are also likely to pass Advanced Placement computer exams, according to the Talent and Economic Development Department. The agency promotes a program that pairs tech industry professionals with high school teachers to prepare students for […]

Following the announcement that Amazon will build a new second headquarters in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam said the state will expand its “tech talent pipeline.” The state will invest an additional $25 million to provide ongoing professional development to teachers, develop new curriculum and resources, support summer and after-school programming, and implement work-based learning opportunities […]

New Jersey is selecting three high schools to take part in a new six-year program in the state for kids who are interested in the tech jobs of the future. The P-TECH public-private partnership will be integrated at Burlington City High School next fall, along with schools in Patterson and New Brunswick. Students will graduate […]

The Alaska district designated 17 schools as safe for staff to re-enter. The majority of schools were damaged, and repairs or cleanup are ongoing. Only one elementary school was named as unsafe to enter because of sustained structural damage. On Monday, Anchorage School District families got a clearer picture of the post-earthquake status of schools, […]