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.

For students at Plattsburgh City schools, new laptops and interactive whiteboards, on bolstered wire and wireless networks, will soon be on the way as part of a nearly $1.6 million award to the district under the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act.

EarthEcho International announced its newest, complementary suite of classroom tools with materials to help identify and tackle the plastics pollution plaguing our oceans. Sponsored by the Northrup Grumman Foundation, the tools are now available and kicking off with a virtual field trip.

As surveillance cameras become even more ubiquitous in schools, savvy administrators need to be aware of not only the rapidly evolving technology, but also the evolving legal landscape.