Utah schools introduce students to computer programming Six Utah schools are experimenting with a program in which professionals work with teachers and students to teach computer programming. "If [students] make it up to high school without ever being exposed to programming, chances are they're never going to be exposed to it," said Aaron Skonnard, CEO of Pluralsight. "So the big challenge is just getting kids an opportunity to be exposed to the world of programming and software development and once you crack that door open they'll just keep going." The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) (6/5)  | Working with the architects and construction crews, AVI-SPL helped the Cranbrook Schools determine the most effective ways to implement communication solutions in a new school. AVI-SPL integrated digital signage for event communication and visitor information as well as 25 wall-mounted SMART boards to provide a more interactive classroom. Learn More | | ACT expects digital exams to benefit students In touting plans for new, digital ACT exams -- expected to be rolled out in 2015 -- Jon Erickson, ACT education division president, said that results from the exams could be available almost immediately. He also expects the transition to come with other benefits, such as the ability in the future to include video and audio and adapt to students' learning levels. The Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (6/5) | Should schools ban cellphones? Since cellphones arrived on the scene, education blogger Maureen Downey says she has observed that students look down at their phones more and out at the world less. In this blog post, she shares a letter from a teacher who observed similar behavior in her own school when the principal lifted a cellphone ban and allowed students to use their own devices in the classroom. Raising questions about whether cellphones and schools are compatible, the teacher writes that she maintained a ban in her own classroom but still had to tell some students to put away the devices. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Get Schooled blog (6/3)
Other News | Understanding the implications of the fiscal cliff for education Since federal lawmakers failed to reach a deal to avoid across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration, several myths about its effect on education have surfaced, asserts Jenny House, principal of Red Rock Reports. In this commentary, House lists three such myths and the corresponding facts. These include the myth that no cuts will take place until the 2013-14 school year, House writes. In fact, some cuts already have taken place, and those districts affected now primarily are those that receive Impact Aid and Head Start funds, she notes. T.H.E. Journal (6/5)  | Organizations Have Real Options For Making Affordable Care Compliance Easier
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 | Should students learn social media literacy in school? As officials in Vancouver, British Columbia, consider setting guidelines for online interactions between students and teachers, one trustee is expected to propose that social media literacy be part of the school curriculum. Mike Lombardi, who describes himself as a "prolific" user of social media, has stated his intention to call for social media lessons to be part of information-technology courses. The Vancouver Courier (British Columbia) (6/5) | NASA, educational group team up to learn STEM teaching Learning how to teach students the principles of science, technology, engineering and math in hands-on training is the goal of a new partnership between NASA Langley and the Virginia Science Technology Engineering and Applied Mathematics Academy. NASA is providing 10 mentors to assist with the program, which also will get students inside NASA Langley to shadow professionals in their work. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (6/3) |  | Time does not change us. It just unfolds us." -- Max Frisch, Swiss playwright and novelist | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Education Group: Joe Riddle P: 202.407.7857 ext. 228 | | | | |
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