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OPINION: Why we must invest in new, innovative workforce training to fill a skills gap

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In Texas — where the energy system failed those who depend on it — and elsewhere, our infrastructure is only as good as the technology that supports it. Through 2029, growth in the IT sector is expected to rise 11 percent and add over half a million jobs to the U.S. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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K12 STEM Learning: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Competition continues to be on the rise, and so do technological advancements. STEM is an abbreviation for four terms – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that combines the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. What is STEM learning?

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How AI could transform the way schools test kids

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PISA, the influential international test, expects to integrate AI into the design of its 2029 test. That said, the technology isn’t there yet, and educators and test designers need to tread carefully , experts warn. It plans to evaluate students on their ability to use AI tools and to recognize AI-generated information.