Some US schools are deploying AI surveillance tech like facial recognition and listening devices; critics say there is little evidence they make school safer
Schools across the U.S. are rolling out AI-powered surveillance technology, including drones, facial recognition and even bathroom listening devices. Bluesky: @reset-america and @treekisser Forums: r/...
Seven months into the pandemic, US rural districts are still scrambling to accommodate all pupils, as they lack the necessary infrastructure for remote learning
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Pupils and teachers question the new grading algorithm used by the IB Diploma Programme to predict student scores after it canceled in-person tests this spring
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Pupils and teachers question the new grading algorithm used by the IB Diploma Programme to predict student scores after it canceled in-person tests this spring
The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to “predict” scores puzzles students and teachers.
Some teachers in the US say under 50% of their pupils participate in online learning; absence rate seems higher in low-income households, marking digital divide
Teachers at some schools across the country report that less than half of their students are participating in online learning.
French government moves to ban smartphone use in primary, junior, and middle schools, affecting children age 6-15, starting in September 2018
Pupils, teachers and parents seem less than convinced by measure prohibiting use in primary, junior and middle schools