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3/14/2023
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Khan Academy Pilots GPT-4 Powered Tool Khanmigo for Teachers

Khan Academy has launched a limited pilot of a new learning guide called Khanmigo for educators, powered by GPT-4, the next-generation of OpenAI's large language model technology, which formally launched today as well.

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Call for Participation: IT Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey

THE Journal is relaunching its K–12 IT Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey. To date, thousands of K–12 IT professionals have participated, providing valuable insights into the profession for their peers and colleagues.

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Join Spectrum Enterprise at CoSN 2023

We're excited to knowledge-share at CoSN 2023. Join us as Dr. Julie Evans presents new Project Tomorrow research, “The Emergence of the CIO as a Digital Leader in K-12 Districts,” to gain insider tips on how to remove barriers to digital learning. Learn More


AR/VR Headsets See Major Decline as Mixed Reality Emerges

Augmented and virtual reality headsets experienced a double-digit decline over the last year. Worldwide, AR/VR headset manufacturers shipped 8.8 million units in all of 2022, down 20.9% over the previous year, according to a new report.

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Tablets and PCs to See Dramatic Decline in 2023

One of the few bright spots for tablet and PC manufacturers is schools, as the overall market for these computing devices is expected to fall 11.2% this year, reaching 2019 levels.

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Grant Program Seeks Project-Based Learning Ideas

The Toshiba America Foundation is offering grants for projects the use project-based learning to teach STEM.

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Security Appliances Top $6.1 Billion in a Single Quarter

The security appliance market saw a substantial increase year over year, with five manufacturers dominating in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Upcoming K–12 Events

  • PBL World 2023

    June 26–29, 2023
    Napa Valley, California
  • Tech Tactics in Education: Data and IT Security in the New Now

    Brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference offers hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on critical cybersecurity issues and key data infrastructure and practices across K–12 and higher education. Access the latest thinking on current and emerging technology, data, and security trends impacting education institutions, as well as models for implementation, best practices, and strategies for effective technology leadership. If you are a technology leader in K–12 or higher education, data specialist, cybersecurity pro, or other individual charged with technology decision-making on campus, you’ll find valuable information for any experience level, team size, or institution type.
    Nov. 7–9, 2023
    Orlando, Florida

Upcoming K–12 Grants

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Call for Papers & Proposals

Submit calls for papers/proposals to [email protected].

Upcoming Webinars

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Professional Resources

How a High School Class on the History of Poison & Murder Explains the Case for CBE

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THE Journal Insider podcast guest Todd Ryckman of Cypher Learning explains how an unusual high school class in Wisconsin makes a great mini-case study for the Competency-Based Education model. Listen to the podcast.

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Trailblazing Tutoring Triumphs: How They Did It

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Texas' Ector County ISD uses outcomes-based contract tutoring and four different providers, resulting in significantly improved learning outcomes — and priceless lessons for schools hoping that digital tutoring will stem learning loss for their students. Watch on YouTube or read the full report.

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