Industry News & Opinions

Why stories still matter in a fast-moving world
				The power of books goes far beyond personal nostalgia. When a major title drops, it’s not just a release date--it’s a shared experience. Readers rush to get their hands on it.				
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Rethinking K-12 cyber strategies amid federal budget cuts
				The recent suspension of the K-12 Cybersecurity Government Coordinating Council marks a pivotal shift in how the nation’s public school systems manage cybersecurity.				
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Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes
				As school districts continue to seek new ways to enhance learning outcomes, Madison County School District represents an outstanding case study of the next-level success that may be attained by centralizing IT governance and formalizing procedures.				
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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills
				Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. But most traditional classrooms aren’t set up to keep pace. Students often aren’t getting the real-world, hands-on experiences they need to build those skills.				
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Why math hints matter–and how AI can help
				Research shows that productive struggle in math leads to better learning. But there’s a fine line between productive and unproductive struggle. When tasks are too difficult, frustration takes over.				
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Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age
				Students' AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by AI?				
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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention
				Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, including our schools--and it has the potential to transform education. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, refine curriculum development, and support teaching.				
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Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back
				The education sector has become an increasingly lucrative target for threat actors, not only because of the valuable data schools hold--student records, login credentials, Social Security numbers, and financial details--but also because of the widespread disruption a successful attack can cause.				
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