Research Asks If Machine Learning Can Make Better Enrollment Predictions

Could artificial intelligence help school districts better predict their fall enrollments? That was the question a team of researchers asked on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia.

How Teachers Can Tackle Noise and Hearing Loss

Schools can be noisier than many think, but for those who struggle to hear, technology can help teachers communicate better and live healthier lives.

Education Professionals Now Overwhelmingly Seek Changes in Their Careers

The pandemic has left the global workforce in a state of flux, with the vast majority of employees — including those in the education sector — looking for changes in their careers and in the workplace.

3 in 10 Districts Lack Cloud Security Coverage

Three in five respondents said they had a high level of confidence in the privacy and security of the data stored in their cloud applications.

Rather Than Monitor Students' Web Use, Teach Them Good Digital Citizenship

There’s a better way to keep students safe online than monitoring their Internet activity.

5 Things Your Students are doing on Their Devices that You Can't See

Although many schools have some safeguards in place to monitor what students are doing on their devices, there are some activities that often fall through the cracks which can disrupt learning.

Grant Spotlight: $500 for Classroom Supplies, Materials and Equipment

The application window is now open for the 2022 Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant. The program will award multiple $500 grant to classroom educators to be used for supplies, software, lab materials, AV equipment, books and other materials.

Equitable Facilities Fund Commits $500M to Public Charter Schools Led By People of Color

The nonprofit facilities fund will provide low-cost, long-term financing directly to school leaders of color who reflect the communities they serve.

Future of Online Learning the Focus at OLC Innovate Conference; Spring Dates Announced

The Online Learning Consortium has announced its Innovate 2022 Conference, a joint conference presented by OLC and MERLOT, will be held virtually March 28 – April 1, 2022, and onsite in Dallas, April 11–14, where thousands of educators and innovators are invited to help shape the future of online, digital, and blended learning.

Illinois District Chooses Konftel Videoconference System for its Hybrid Learning Classrooms

After testing five hybrid-learning classroom systems earlier in 2021, the Joliet Township High School District 204 started the fall 2021 semester with new videoconferencing systems in every high school classroom, and teachers say it's made their jobs easier.

NetSupport Classroom Management Updated

A company that produces network and cloud-based technology for K-12 has enhanced its classroom management product. NetSupport, which develops classroom.cloud, said the newest release gives greater control to teachers over certain device components and offers additional safety features.

THE Journal 2021 New Product Award Winners Announced

The awards honor the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology.

Zum Unveils More Safety Features for Its Student Transportation Platform

Since introducing a single, real-time interface connecting students and parents with school bus drivers, schools, and administrators, Zum has been expanding its footprint and its student-ride services as well as growing the number of districts using Zum’s platform in existing transportation systems.

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