A study by researchers out of the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy noted thsat facial recognition technology does not work the same for all people and that it will disproportionately "impact particularly vulnerable populations."
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 08/12/20
How much virtual schooling happened during the early months of the pandemic? Less than what the laws in at least half of states say students should be getting.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/23/20
A team of clinicians, scientists and educators has examined the issues involved in helping schools prevent the spread of COVID-19. Among the essentials that will be required: "large-scale" viral testing in students, appropriate communications and robust contact tracing.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/23/20
The largest labor union in the country, the National Education Association, has estimated that the United States could lose 1.9 million education jobs unless Congress delivers additional funding for states and localities to bolster support for schools.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/17/20
How can states support their schools' efforts to deliver digital learning? That’s the topic of a new report from SETDA, the State Educational Technology Directors Association, an organization for technology leaders at state levels. The report defined digital learning as "any learning powered by technology," whether inside or outside of the classroom.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/01/20
The share of teachers who believe that top district and state education leaders make a difference in the lives of students is tiny — in the low double digits.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/27/20
While it's much too soon to understand what impact COVID-19 will have on K–12 education, two researchers have looked at the potential outcomes.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/19/20
Montana's Office of Public Instruction issued a recommendation April 9 that districts keep their schools closed for the rest of the spring semester. However, two weeks later, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced as a part of a phased reopening of the state that district leaders may decide for themselves whether they will resume in-person instruction or not.
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has asserted that some companies are withholding free access service from families who have outstanding bills or other debt problems with the company.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/22/20
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 24, 2020, includes about $30.75 billion in funding dedicated to the needs of public education.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/01/20