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Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Philippines, the first international licensee of the global nonprofit Khan Academy, is expanding access to its educational content in the Philippines. This initiative is a collaboration with Globe, a telecommunications company, making Khan Academy available through Globe's Go59 and Go+99 with GoLEARN plans. These plans provide students with free access to lessons via web or mobile app. The content is localized to align with the Department of Education’s curriculum and utilizes innovative technologies to enhance education. Additionally, Khanmigo, an AI-powered tool, is offered free to teachers to assist with lesson planning, rubrics, exit tickets, and differentiation. This partnership aims to support Filipino families and educators by providing quality digital learning resources, especially during National Teachers’ Month.
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UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase

UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase

UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase
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UNESCO Advocates for Comprehensive Digital Literacy Alongside Screen Regulation in Mexican Schools

UNESCO Advocates for Comprehensive Digital Literacy Alongside Screen Regulation in Mexican Schools

UNESCO is calling for Mexico to pair its school screen regulation efforts with robust digital literacy, monitoring, and evaluation processes. This recommendation was made by UNESCO Representative in Mexico, Andrés Morales, at the South-Central Regional Forum “La vida frente a la pantalla.” Morales emphasized that while regulating mobile device use in schools, as agreed upon by Mexico’s Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and the National Council of Education Authorities (Conaedu), is a positive step, it must be complemented by broader digital education. The goal is to ensure technology genuinely supports the right to education, is pedagogically relevant, and ethically responsible. UNESCO highlights that technology can be crucial for inclusion, particularly for students with disabilities, those unable to attend school regularly, or for developing educational content in Indigenous languages. The organization points to historical examples like 'telesecundarias' (televised junior-high schools) in Mexico, which ...
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Emmy Awards to Move Exclusively to Amazon Prime Video in Six-Year Deal Starting 2027

Emmy Awards to Move Exclusively to Amazon Prime Video in Six-Year Deal Starting 2027

Emmy Awards to Move Exclusively to Amazon Prime Video in Six-Year Deal Starting 2027
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New York City Schools Implement YouTube Ban and Screen Time Limits on Student Devices

New York City Schools Implement YouTube Ban and Screen Time Limits on Student Devices

New York City schools have blocked YouTube access on all school-issued Chromebooks and iPads, including when students use them at home, according to WPIX. This decision, announced by Scott Strickland, deputy chief information officer at New York City Public Schools, during a City Council oversight hearing in September, is part of a broader effort to address concerns about student screen time. The move extends existing rules that prohibit personal devices in schools. Additionally, the New York City Education Department has established specific screen time guidelines for different grade levels: students in 2-K through second grade are to have no screen time, grades three through five are capped at 30 minutes daily, and middle school students at 45 minutes daily. High school screen time is determined by course requirements, aiming to reduce unnecessary digital exposure while retaining essential educational tools. These guidelines include exceptions for digital assessments, remote instruction days, students wi...
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Pearson Seeks Instructional Technology Scorers for Teacher Licensing Assessments

Pearson Seeks Instructional Technology Scorers for Teacher Licensing Assessments

Pearson, a global learning company, is actively recruiting Associate Scoring Service professionals specializing in Instructional Technology. These roles are crucial for evaluating responses to test questions administered to Georgia teacher candidates as part of the state's teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. The positions are remote and offer an hourly rate of $21.50. Scorers are expected to internalize scoring standards, participate in consensus scoring activities, and recognize and mitigate various types of bias, such as implicit and cultural bias. The work involves evaluating teacher candidates' responses, ensuring quality and productivity requirements are met, and passing a qualifying test before scoring. Sessions occur on five consecutive days every eight weeks, with flexibility for participants to work one or two days within that timeframe. Training is provided before scoring begins, often including a brief orientation meeting.
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Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development

Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development

Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development
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Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay, a children's advocacy group, in collaboration with research partners, has released the 'Student-First AI Policy.' This model policy aims to provide U.S. school districts with strict criteria for reviewing and evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) products in educational settings. The initiative comes amidst growing evidence linking student AI use to weaker learning outcomes. The policy is designed as a starting point for school board members, superintendents, parents, educators, and students to adapt for their local districts, ensuring decisions are based on independent evidence rather than vendor marketing claims. Key requirements of the policy include independent research demonstrating improved learning outcomes, strong protection of student privacy with designs free of addictive features, and proof that the product will not perpetuate discrimination or existing inequities.
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McGraw Hill Seeks Finance and Instructional Design Professionals Amidst Educational Technology Expansion

McGraw Hill Seeks Finance and Instructional Design Professionals Amidst Educational Technology Expansion

McGraw Hill Seeks Finance and Instructional Design Professionals Amidst Educational Technology Expansion
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Kentucky Lawmakers Investigate Classroom Technology Costs and Screen Time Impact

Kentucky Lawmakers Investigate Classroom Technology Costs and Screen Time Impact

A legislative committee in Kentucky, the Budget Review Subcommittee on Education, is examining the effectiveness and cost of classroom technology, alongside concerns about student screen time. Lawmakers heard testimony from various sources, including an education policy advisor from North Carolina and a screen time consultant. North Carolina's approach to managing technology costs, which includes annual public reporting on long-term ownership, innovation flexibility, and resale value for school device purchases, was presented as a model for better fiscal management. A screen time consultant highlighted that Kentucky spends $16 million annually on education technology, yet these investments have not demonstrably improved educational outcomes nationwide, raising concerns about technology's impact on developing minds. The consultant recommended prioritizing paper-based curricula, using Ethernet over Wi-Fi, and reducing one-to-one device ratios for younger students.
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Alabama Commission Recommends Defining Screen Time and Fostering Digital Literacy in Classrooms

Alabama Commission Recommends Defining Screen Time and Fostering Digital Literacy in Classrooms

An Alabama state commission, formed by Governor Kay Ivey, is preparing to recommend that the state further define screen time and work towards fostering digital literacy in public school classrooms. The Commission on Screen-Based Instruction is set to submit its final report to the governor within two months. Nashedra Barry, a child psychologist and commission member, emphasized the importance of considering digital citizenship and literacy curriculums, parent training materials, and professional development for teachers, as digital literacy can mitigate negative impacts of increased screen use. Governor Ivey previously signed HB 78, which set screen time limits for young children in licensed child-care facilities. The commission also discussed screen time legislation in other states, such as Tennessee's model, which prioritizes teacher-led instruction without screens, prohibits social media access through school internet, and limits school-issued device usage in classrooms.
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Kelli Giddish spills on Taylor Swift's secret 'SVU' skit, what she brought to set | Exclusive

Kelli Giddish spills on Taylor Swift's secret 'SVU' skit, what she brought to set | Exclusive

Kelli Giddish pulls back the curtain about how the 'Law & Order: SVU' cast covertly filmed an Emmys sketch with Taylor Swift.