STEM Educators Report Shortage of STEM Faculty in Their Schools
New findings released today indicate a shortage of STEM faculty in high schools and middle schools.
Why Ed Tech is Not Endorsing a Ban on ChatGPT in Schools
Depending on who’s speaking, ChatGPT is projected to either further erode K-12 learning outcomes or it will boost writing instruction and overall learning outcomes when used with appropriate guardrails. Several education technology leaders explained to THE Journal why they fall in the second category and how K-12 education should and can embrace ChatGPT in classrooms.
Student Mental Health in Decline During 2022–2023 School Year
A report released this month shows declining student mental health in K–12 schools during the current school year. These declines are affecting academic performance, particularly in math and reading scores.
New 'Tech Tactics in Education' Conference Announced by Campus Technology and THE Journal
Registration is now open for Tech Tactics in Education: Data and IT Security in the New Now, a new conference from the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal. The three-day event, taking place November 7–9, 2023, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., will offer hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on critical cybersecurity issues and key data infrastructure and practices across K–12 and higher education.