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

The CoolCatTeacher

MIT Technology Review ) In their article “ Top 5 Use Cases of Conversational AI in Education in 2023 , education is one of the top 5 industries benefitting from chatbots and conversational AI applications. 4 Action Steps to Learn About AI in Your Field. It answered 10,000 messages with a 97% success rate. I'll share those in Part 3.

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Big Deals: Edtech Industry News from Google, ETS, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and More

eSchool News

TeachAI , an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

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Educating Students for the New Industrial Revolution

edWeb.net

Teach both digital literacy and computer science Digital literacy is understanding how to use technology, but students who learn computer science learn what’s happening behind the screen. Ultimately, the goal is to create lifelong learners who continue to contribute to their industry.

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4 ways to support work-based learning

eSchool News

A proven strategy, worked-based learning connects classroom lessons to the workplace, enhancing lessons with real-world relevance. A high-quality program can be complicated to craft because it requires schools to collaborate closely with local industries to develop innovative learning opportunities for students.

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BookNook Appoints Seasoned Education Industry Leader Brad Baumgartner as Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

Baumgartner will draw from his more than two decades of experience as a leader in the education industry to drive a new chapter of strategic growth for BookNook. Before joining BookNook, Baumgartner served in various leadership roles in the education industry. To learn more about BookNook, visit [link].

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OPINION: After years of silent sacrifices and unseen struggles, Black women are still holding up the child care industry

The Hechinger Report

Black educators I speak with advocate for all families to have access to early learning programs that meet their child and family needs. We must advocate for similar policies at the national and local levels to increase investment in child care, including funding for higher wages, subsidies for low-income families and support for programs.

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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? The recent U.S. No other major U.S.

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