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A New Era of Public Education: Potential Scenarios for the Next Presidential Administration

A New Era of Public Education: Potential Scenarios for the Next Presidential Administration

By: Margo Roen With any presidential transition, there are shifts–new hires and resignations, policy changes, and funding changes to align with a new agenda. However, with the impending president’s stated commitment to get rid of the United States Department of Education, hand-wringing in the pre-Kindergarten through higher education sector is higher than usual, and understandably…

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ChatGPT: A Game-Changer In Instructional Design?

ChatGPT: A Game-Changer In Instructional Design?—Infographic ChatGPT has had a stratospheric surge, capturing the attention of over 100 million users, a tribute to its unmatched capabilities and broad appeal. This noteworthy accomplishment not only confirms the model’s widespread acceptance but also emphasizes its expanding influence across a variety of domains. ChatGPT’s adaptability is becoming more…

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From the Show Floor—AVer’s Latest EdTech Solutions

From the Show Floor—AVer’s Latest EdTech Solutions

M11WB Wireless Document Camera: Featuring a rechargeable, removable battery, the M11WB delivers unparalleled flexibility and portability, allowing educators to create interactive lessons anywhere. AmpliWave Go Portable Classroom Audio System: Compact and powerful, this solution amplifies classroom engagement, ensuring every student hears with crystal clarity. E30p Pre-Wired Charging Cart: Supporting up to 30 devices with 65W USB-C charging, the…

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How AI Has Gone To The Dogs

How AI Has Gone To The Dogs

One highlight from FETC’s Startup Pavilion is Florida-based Scholar Education, which uses AI chatbot dogs to help tutor students and give feedback to teachers. How it works: A friendly AI-powered classroom assistant provides academic guidance and encourages engagement. The AI dogs will deliver daily reports to parents so they can see feedback on their kids’…

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Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Fourth Consecutive Year

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received four platinum awards in LibraryWorks’ eleventh annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs) for its adult learning and youth large print resources. The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly…

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Massive PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Historical Student and Teacher Records Across U.S. Schools

Massive PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Historical Student and Teacher Records Across U.S. Schools

School districts across the United States are grappling with the fallout of a cyberattack on edtech giant PowerSchool, which resulted in the unauthorized access of personal data from millions of current and former students and teachers. The breach, first detected on December 28, 2024, compromised PowerSchool’s customer support portal and provided attackers access to the…

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