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3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed

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Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. But if we’re going to ensure the class of 2030 succeeds, our current education system needs an overhaul and a refreshed focus, according to a new report from Microsoft.

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Why Every School Needs an AI Policy Right Now (Part 1)

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from 2023 to 2030. Grand View Research ) Statistics shared on Forbes Advisor are staggering: 64% of businesses expect AI to increase productivity, AI will have an estimated 21% net increase on US GDP by 2030, and 25% of companies are turning to AI to address the labor shortage issue. These apply to schools too.

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5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use

The CoolCatTeacher

As Education Leader with Microsoft, Mark developed and implemented the Global Leader audience strategy and developed the global Showcase School program. In his current role Mark has led the Class of 2030 and Emotion and Cognition in the Age of AI global research initiatives. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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#9: 3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed

eSchool News

Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. But if we’re going to ensure the class of 2030 succeeds, our current education system needs an overhaul and a refreshed focus, according to a new report from Microsoft.

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Survey Says: Parents Think Tech Companies Should Help Build Kids’ Digital Skills

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As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. Sparvell adds that these types of reports also help Microsoft produce content, such as lists of tips for parents. The information also gets passed onto Microsoft’s engineering team.

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Texthelp Names Industry Veteran Gus Schmedlen as Chief Revenue Officer

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Schmedlen will help Texthelp meet its goal of advancing the literacy of 1 billion people by 2030. Before joining the company, he served as President & CRO at Merlyn Mind, a venture-backed AI technology company focused on the global education market. “Gus has an impressive background in education technology.

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Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group; Edtech Giants Join Forces to Help Students Across North America and the Globe

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a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. Following Five Arrows’ investment in December 2020, Texthelp acquired Lingit Group and Wizkids in 2021, expanding the company’s reach in the Nordics and the UK. WOBURN, Mass., Don Johnston Inc. Don Johnston Inc.’s

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