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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

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The speed at which generative AI is evolving makes this a critical time for educators and districts to have guidelines about when and how they use it, says Mark Smith, executive director of the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning. “AI AI is everywhere. Smith says. “If Is AI Your Co-Writer?

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Student Privacy Is at More Risk Than Ever Before. Can K-12 Schools Keep It Safe?

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But how prepared are K-12 districts to handle the thorny privacy and security issues that these tools raise? Not very, according to “Uncovering Privacy and Security Challenges In K-12 Schools,” a new study of how districts handle privacy and security issues from researchers at the University of Chicago and New York University.

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

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Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Unlike mythical unicorns, though, some of these school privacy officers actually exist. Well, yes and no. But mostly no.

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Will Banning TikTok Make Kids Safer Online? It’s More Complicated Than That

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Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media will be on their list of causes. The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic.

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Google Discreetly Acquires Edtech Analytics Company BrightBytes

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But an email about the deal sent by Google to a school district in early May, obtained by EdSurge, cites May 17th as the expected date of the transaction. It also states that Google might have updated the policy and privacy terms of use after the acquisition. What About the Data? There are many unknowns at the moment.

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Anthropomorphism of AI in Learning Environments: Risks of Humanizing the Machine

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The EO is guided by eight principles and priorities (A–H in the EO), two of which we focus on here: AI policies must be consistent with the advancement of equity and civil rights. Learn more about the League of Innovative Schools and how your school can become a Verizon Innovative Learning School. Take a look at the U.S.

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We Know How Much Planning Time Teachers Get on Average. Is It Enough?

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That’s partly because Robert can count on needing to take care of any number of other tasks that might need his attention, like participating in a meeting about a student having behavioral issues. EdSurge is only using Robert’s first name out of concern for his privacy.)