Illumina Corporate Foundation and Discovery Education launched DNA Decoded, a program designed to equip middle and high school teachers with the power to unlock the study of genomics in everyday life.
Among more than 30 startups vying for the top spot at the Future of Education Technology Conference's Pitchfest competition were those focused on coding, reading comprehension, writing and social-emotional learning. This year, judges of the competition saw something new. Many of the entries expressed a dual commitment to a social mission and profitability.
The LAUSD's board of education approved i-Ready and Ready Mathematics for grades 6 through 8 for Instructional Mathematics Materials for English Learners. In November, the Board approved i-Ready Diagnostic and i-Ready Instruction for reading and mathematics for grades K8 for its Evidence-Based Interventions for State-Identified Schools.
The CrisisGo mobile app will be integrated with Sonim Technologies' XP8 ultra-rugged device. The Sonim XP8, which features functionality critical to emergency first responders, is FirstNet Ready, connecting eligible users via the FirstNet nationwide public safety communications platform.
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It's only February and we've already seen teachers in Los Angeles, Denver and West Virginia go on strike. Now, it's Oakland's turn. Teachers there have similar issues with pay, large class size, too few nurses and counselors and other support staff, and the spread of charter schools. Keith Brown, Oakland Education Association's president, talks about what is at stake.
The Magnetar Capital UChicago Financial Education Initiative launched finEDge, a single-semester program designed to prepare high school students to navigate financial decisions with confidence.
Three years after launching an expensive education experiment, the District is eliminating extended school years at 13 campuses after city leaders said there was scant evidence of improved academic achievement.
As part of his plan to cut state spending, Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing a plan that would strongly encourage certain small school districts to regionalize or face a possible reduction in the state's education cost sharing grant. The budget would also establish a School Services and Redistricting Commission.
Nearly 30 Michigan high schools are among 1,000 nationwide that will offer computer science courses this fall paid for by Amazon as part of the online retailer's education program. The four-part Amazon Future Engineer program is aimed at getting more students to pursue careers in computer science and coding.
