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Jul 19, 2024

North Carolina CS Requirement: A Benefit for Students and Our State

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction adopted the High School Computer Science Graduation Requirement at the beginning of 2024. This policy mandates that beginning this fall, incoming high school…

M.A.Z.E.: Monitor data privacy; Assess for accuracy; Zero-in on bias; Evaluate value

Jun 24, 2024

Navigate the MAZE to Select Safe and Effective AI Tools for the Classroom

As more and more digital tools incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), this 4-step approach to Navigating the MAZE can help educators to evaluate and select safe and effective online platforms. Informed…

Five principles of the AI Bill of Rights: Safe and Effective Systems; Algorithmic Discrimination Protections; Data Privacy; Notice and Explanation and Human Alternatives, Consideration and Fallback

Jun 24, 2024

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Key Questions for Schools and Districts

In November 2022, The White House published the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People. The blueprint provides a framework based on…

Jun 12, 2024

Empowering North Carolina Educators: Embrace Computer Science Training for a Brighter Future

In an era where technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, the importance of computer science (CS) education cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, North Carolina has taken significant steps…

May 8, 2024

Celebrating Teachers in the Age of AI: Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever

In an era dominated by technological advancements, where algorithms power many of our decisions and artificial intelligence (AI) shapes interactions, the role of teachers remains vital. Even as we marvel…

An image of a group of educators smiling and siting around a table. The text box over the image says "Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative: Empowering educators to improve education for every learner

Apr 30, 2024

Customized Growth: The Power of Personalized Professional Development in K-12 Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, the need for personalized professional development has never been more apparent. As educators, our commitment to lifelong learning doesn’t end with our teaching…

Apr 9, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Why Educators Should Dive into Computer Science Training

In today’s digital age, the significance of computer science education cannot be overstated. From powering our smartphones to driving innovation in every sector, computer science is the backbone of modern…

Apr 4, 2024

Closing the Gap in Computer Science: Effective Strategies to Navigate Preparatory Privilege

In its quest to broaden participation of all students across the state in computer science and prepare them to fill the thousands of computing jobs vacancies in the coming years,…

Feb 21, 2024

Take the Lead in Learner Agency: Transformative Learning Opportunities to Empower Teachers and Ed Leadership are now OPEN

At its core, learner agency embodies the belief that students should not merely be recipients of knowledge but active participants in their own learning journey. Learner agency shifts the focus…

Feb 7, 2024

Exploring the Cutting Edge: A Guide to Integrating Generative AI into our Evolving Educational Landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant game-changer. AI is prevalent – I am seeing it everywhere – with educational conferences featuring…