AI training in colleges of education is not keeping pace with the technology, leaving student teachers unequipped to get the most out of artificial intelligence when they arrive in their classrooms.
English learners are projected to make up at least 20% of the American workforce by 2025. And by 2027, a staggering 70% of jobs will require education beyond a high school diploma.
Every year, Poteau High School Principal Joe Ballard sends more than 100 kids through Kiamichi Technology Centers, where students spend half of their school day exploring career paths that meet local workforce needs.
Superintendents must introduce technology to advance student progress without exacerbating staff burnout. It's a careful balance that requires rethinking edtech selection in four key ways.
Schools are now expected to document how they provide regular, clear communication and ensure parents' voices are reflected in decision-making processes, particularly in the use of federal funds.
The human element outlasts any federal relief program or obsolete hardware, and it's the most important component of any district's safety strategy, says one administrator.
