More K-12 leaders are choosing to install facial recognition in schools despite public opposition and research that casts doubt on the technology's effectiveness.
Lots of attention is paid to protecting students on school grounds but ensuring their safety while being transported to and from school is just as essential.
Although tighter school budgets have resulted in a shortage of school nurses, research shows that having them on staff actually saves money in the long run.
Many districts plan to or have already extended the elementary school day to accommodate more recess. Other school systems could register free play as class time. But some students will lose school recess once they get into middle school.
Numerous districts are the subject of transgender lawsuits for not allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
The Artificial Intelligence K-12 program in Pennsylvania's Montour School District not only teaches students about AI, it also allows them to interact with robots to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, says Justin Aglio, DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker.
While the number of cyber incidents is on the rise, there is still a portion of school leadership who believe they are somehow less of a target and therefore don't have to spend as much time and resources on cybersecurity as the "big" districts. That is not true.
Here is a roundup of K-12 thought leaders who discuss digital learning, diversity, global collaboration and other topics on their blogs and Twitter feeds.
Berea College has vastly expanded its Partners for Education K-12 assistance program to provide cradle-to-career services to families in the country's poorest communities.
