This former superintendent is calling for a shift in how school districts approach technology, arguing that blanket screen bans are an "overly simplistic" response to a complex issue.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> Drawing on new research and conversations with K–12 educators and district leaders, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore what AI readiness really looks like in today's schools by answering the question: How can districts establish thoughtful approaches to AI use, equip educators with ongoing training and support, and ensure students are prepared to think critically in a world increasingly influenced by AI?
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, experts will discuss new opportunities to improve career readiness, including AP Networking, the newest AP Career Kickstart course, which brings career pathways in networking and IT to a broader range of students, while preparing them for a field projected to grow four times faster than the national average, with salaries reaching $130K.
The "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting their efforts to shut the department down as well as progress on bolstering school choice.
The department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new federal guidance warning school leaders that they should not consider a student's race in discipline matters or they would risk being investigated.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has promoted Rafael A. Villalobos to superintendent, 32 years after he started in the district as a high school teacher.
Starting next year, taxpayers can earmark up to $1,700 to not only help families pay private schools, but also to support some services at public schools.
