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TeachAI Announces Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, avril 16, 2024

It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Key Points: 
  • It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
  • These materials propose five key policy ideas essential for the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in education.
  • TeachAI invites education leaders and policymakers to explore these foundational policy ideas as a step towards embracing the transformative potential of AI in education while also addressing its challenges with foresight and responsibility.
  • Visit www.teachai.org/policy to see the Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

TeachAI Announces Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, avril 16, 2024

It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Key Points: 
  • It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
  • These materials propose five key policy ideas essential for the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in education.
  • TeachAI invites education leaders and policymakers to explore these foundational policy ideas as a step towards embracing the transformative potential of AI in education while also addressing its challenges with foresight and responsibility.
  • Visit www.teachai.org/policy to see the Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks University of La Verne Again for Best Graduate Programs

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024

LA VERNE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's education and public administration graduate programs are recognized again as the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The university has been consistently ranked in Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Programs listings.

Key Points: 
  • University of La Verne remains a top university in 2024 as education and MPA programs have been listed among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's education and public administration graduate programs are recognized again as the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
  • The university has been consistently ranked in Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Programs listings.
  • This year, the university was one of only seven private California universities on the Best Education School list of 255 institutions nationwide.

Survey Shows K-12 Schools Unprepared to Manage Risks and Capture Benefits of AI

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

Eighty-four percent say teachers in their districts are concerned about students using generative AI to cheat and take shortcuts.

Key Points: 
  • Eighty-four percent say teachers in their districts are concerned about students using generative AI to cheat and take shortcuts.
  • The survey also showed there has been little relief from rising rates of disruptive behavior and student absenteeism that soared during the pandemic.
  • Sixty-four percent cite no improvement while 42 percent say rates of absenteeism have increased over the past year.
  • Similarly, 76 percent of superintendents report no improvement in disruptive behaviors while 57 percent say disruptive incidents have increased.

Equal Opportunity Schools Makes a Splash at 2024 National Conference on Education

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Mercredi, février 14, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) is helping to lead student-centered, equity-focused education at the 2024 National Conference on Education this February 15-17 and will be featured as an innovative school solution provider at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) is helping to lead student-centered, equity-focused education at the 2024 National Conference on Education this February 15-17 and will be featured as an innovative school solution provider at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
  • AASA's National Conference on Education is the place where superintendents gather to create a better future for students and communities.
  • This year's conference is gearing up to provide tools to education leaders to create positive changes in their district.
  • As a sign of unity with other educators in attendance, beaded messages will be aligned to the work carrying the mantras of "EQUAL," OPPORTUNITY," and "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY."

THINKING NATION TO UNVEIL AI-DRIVEN ADVANCES IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION AT AASA'S (THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION'S) NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION

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Lundi, février 12, 2024

Mix, Connolly, and Carvajal Bueno will lead the pre-conference workshop, GenConnect Session , at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 14.

Key Points: 
  • Mix, Connolly, and Carvajal Bueno will lead the pre-conference workshop, GenConnect Session , at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 14.
  • Superintendents and educators attending the session will experience a showcase of the AI functionality within the Thinking Nation Platform, which revolutionizes the grading of curated research papers, personalizes learning experiences, and tracks student development.
  • Cote will lead during the Re-Designing Learning Roundtable Session, Breaking Down Content Silos: Data-Informed Social Studies Instruction Transforms Schools , at 2:15 p.m. PT on Friday, February 16.
  • Visitors to the National Conference on Education can further explore Thinking Nation's innovative curriculum and platform at exhibit booth #1149.

Equal Opportunity Schools Recognized as Innovator by Microsoft, Stanford and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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Jeudi, février 8, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), the nationwide nonprofit leader in partnering with US high schools to provide student insights and accelerate college and career access demonstrates the power of collaboration with industry leaders including Microsoft, Stanford and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • At Microsoft's inaugural Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, EOS was highlighted for its data-driven, student-centered partnerships with high schools around the country.
  • Yesterday, Equal Opportunity Schools presented at the AccelerateEd convening hosted by the Education Strategy Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • Recently, Equal Opportunity Schools released a special report on Psychological Safety by Dr. Erin Bogan, Sr. Director of Research & Impact.
  • Thanks to philanthropic support, Equal Opportunity Schools is offering 100 US School Districts matching grant opportunities to partner with EOS for the 2024-2025 School Year.

University of La Verne, AASA Announce New Partnership to Bolster Educational Leadership Opportunities for K-12 School District Leaders

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Mardi, février 6, 2024

LA VERNE, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an effort to support our nation's school district leadership, Southern California-based University of La Verne and AASA, The School Superintendents Association are partnering to create new pathways of skill-building, networking and collaborations. Additionally, the historic La Verne campus will serve as the premier West Coast location for AASA-affiliated professional development and organizational meetings.

Key Points: 
  • LA VERNE, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an effort to support our nation's school district leadership, Southern California-based University of La Verne and AASA, The School Superintendents Association are partnering to create new pathways of skill-building, networking and collaborations.
  • "The University of La Verne LaFetra College of Education and AASA share a mission to support and develop effective school system leaders and advocates for equity and access in education," said University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi.
  • "The University of La Verne LaFetra College of Education and AASA share a mission to support and develop effective school system leaders and advocates for equity and access in education," said University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi.
  • "We are excited to enhance AASA's Leadership Network through this one-of-a-kind partnership with the University of La Verne.

First Student Celebrates Going to School During "Love the Bus" Month

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Jeudi, février 1, 2024

The company will highlight safety and school bus electrification through a series of special events in February.

Key Points: 
  • The company will highlight safety and school bus electrification through a series of special events in February.
  • First Student's mascot, Safety Dog, will visit several school districts to raise awareness about school bus safety and empower young bus riders to feel confident riding to and from school.
  • At the conference, First Student will showcase recent innovations in school bus safety and electrification.
  • First Student is committed to pioneering new technology and research to provide students the safest ride to and from school.

Project Tomorrow Reveals All-New Speak Up Survey Insights and Reflects on 20 Years

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Jeudi, octobre 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project Tomorrow, one of the nation's leading education nonprofits, announces new insights and findings from the latest Speak Up survey on the use of technology in schools and districts nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Celebrating 20 years, Project Tomorrow's Speak Up Research Project is a national research initiative and provides a free service to schools and districts to learn about the views of their stakeholders.
  • Key takeaways from the 2022–2023 Speak Up Research Project include:
    Future-ready skill development matters to families and parents.
  • Project Tomorrow unveiled the insights from this year's Speak Up survey during the 2023 Speak Up Congressional Briefing hosted on edWeb .
  • To view the latest Speak Up survey insights and to sign up for the upcoming series of in-depth reports, please visit https://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/2023reports/ .