Michigan new law mandates Computer Science classes in high schools
Code literacy requirement aims to equip students for future jobs
Over 70 million PowerSchool records stolen in massive educational data breach
Some records date back to 1985
UK tech minister supports use of ChatGPT for homework, compares AI fears to calculator launch
"We need to make sure that kids and young people are learning how to use this technology"
Curriculum overhaul at Northeastern sparks debate on the future of computer science education
Student warns against trend-driven curriculum changes
MIT offers free tuition for families earning under $200,000
Graduates from Ivy League or comparable schools earn more when entering the workforce
Parents sue school over son's punishment for using AI, claim it's harmed his college chances
Welcome to the modern world
Most Americans support banning phones in schools, but only during classes
For familiar reasons
TI-84 Plus calculator mod adds internet, ChatGPT, and undetectable cheating potential
"Don't let any of your teachers see this"
Is it time to abolish college grades entirely? Why American universities are handing out too many A's
Has grade inflation rendered GPA meaningless in higher education?
ChatGPT cheating is endemic in schools, and no one knows what to do
There are tools to detect cheating but their effectiveness is limited
Intel launches apprenticeship program to combat semiconductor labor shortage
Putting the CHIPS Act money to good use
California Governor supports new measures to restrict smartphone use during school hours
More states are introducing bans
New York plans to ban smartphones in schools, allowing basic phones only
Kids, and some parents, are unlikely to be pleased
Computer science coding classes deemphasize syntax as professors teach higher-level skills in AI era
AI is not just changing programming, it's also altering how students learn to code
Forward-looking: For computer science students, generative AI isn't just the future – it's the present. These smart language models are already reshaping how the next generation of programmers learns to code, with teachers giving their approach a whole new spin.
Texas is replacing thousands of human exam scorers with AI
AI-graded tests could save the state as much as $20 million per year
Spotify wanders into education with video learning courses
Spotify is always willing to experiment
All-digital SAT to be administered for the first time this weekend
Shorter, but better?
Chromebooks will now receive 10 years of automatic security updates
Hopefully leading to taxpayer savings and less e-waste
A Japanese city is using avatar robots in classrooms to tackle student absenteeism
Not quite Avatar the movies, but still pretty cool
Apple's answer to Chromebooks? Rumors point to low-cost MacBooks for 2024
What's Apple's definition of low-cost?
Rumor mill: Low-cost products are something you don't usually associate with Apple. However, according to a new rumor, the Cupertino company could release a new line of comparatively cheap MacBooks next year that can compete against Chromebooks in the education sector.
Educators working to "ChatGPT-proof" exams with return to pen and paper tests
One student's answer was, "I am just an AI language model, I don't have an opinion on that"
IBM's Cloud for Education service is shutting down after only two years
IBM recommends migrating to competing platforms
US students are signing up for computer and technology majors in droves
Some colleges are phasing out English and history majors due to low enrollment
Chromebook churn is becoming a big problem for schools, but who is to blame?
How long should a low-end Chromebook be expected to last?
Education or experience: Should IT jobs focus more on candidate skills and less on degrees?
The split between "required" and "desired" IT job qualifications continues to grow