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District leaders are setting the stage for a transformative 2027 legislative agenda, tackling vital issues like responsible tech use in schools and critical funding gaps.

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RISD previews 2027 legislative agenda focused on technology, funding and regulatory clarity
District leaders and the North Texas Education Coalition presented draft 2027 legislative priorities emphasizing responsible technology use (including AI guidance), closing funding gaps for transportation/special education/security, and reducing regulatory burdens from recent bills; board feedback focused on flexibility and implementation.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Parents are fighting to keep GPS tracking for school buses despite the app's flaws, as North Ridgeville City Schools navigates a transportation crisis.

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Parents press board to keep GPS tracking as district works to fix bus app and routes
Parents and district officials clashed over an imperfect bus-tracking app and longer-than-expected routes. Assistant Superintendent David Bridal said staff have made rapid adjustments and the variance form, used to request stop changes, recently reopened.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The board has taken a significant step toward enhancing student safety and mental health by amending its 2027 legislative priorities to emphasize the importance of technology in creating a productive learning environment.

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Board adopts 2027 legislative priorities after adding language to clarify technology and student safety
The board unanimously approved its 2027 legislative priorities after amending technology language to note guidance should ‘maintain student safety, including the ability for students to document and interrupt harm.’ Staff will publish the revised priorities for advocacy use.
citizenportal.ai
September 23, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The Virgin Islands Legislature is considering a bold new approach to cell phone use in schools, potentially transforming how students engage with their education.

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Virgin Islands Board Discusses Cellphone Policies and Educational Improvements
Board explores cellphone usage impact and seeks student engagement strategies for improved learning.
citizenportal.ai
September 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Space and Time Tests Real-World Blockchain with 30,000 Students: 130M Transactions Later, What Chang #Technology #Business #EducationTech #Blockchain #EdTech #TechnologyInEducation
Space and Time Tests Real-World Blockchain with 30,000 Students: 130M Transactions Later, What Chang
The experiment started with a straightforward question: can blockchain handle real educational operations at scale? \ Space and Time, a Web3 data warehouse platform, needed to prove its SXT Chain could...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The D49 Board of Education's recent debate over personal electronic devices reveals a deep divide on their role in schools, balancing emergency communication needs against the risks of distraction.

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Board of Education votes to amend personal device usage policy for high school students
Board votes to retain restrictions on student cell phone use during school hours.
citizenportal.ai
July 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Greeley Evans School District 6 has unveiled a groundbreaking command center that revolutionizes school safety with cutting-edge technology and a quick lockdown feature.

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School District Unveils Advanced Command Center to Enhance Student Safety and Security
New command center impresses board members with advanced security technology for student safety.
citizenportal.ai
January 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Director Gerard is calling for urgent feedback on WASDA's policy priorities, but will generative AI in K–12 settings spark controversy among board members?

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Board hears WASDA priorities update; director urges review of generative-AI policy for K–12
Director Gerard presented WASDA legislative priorities and tech-related items; Director Kramer urged the board to closely review proposed generative-AI policy recommendations for K–12 and asked the board to consider placing the issue on a future agenda.
citizenportal.ai
April 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Today, the NYC Council examined screen time and the use of digital devices in our public schools, and I believe technology should strengthen learning, not replace teachers, books, and human connection.👇

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September 16, 2026 at 1:48 AM
When lesson plans rely on Chromebooks, learning can grind to a halt as students struggle with logins and tech issues, leading to a chaotic classroom environment.

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Substitute teacher and parents say Chromebooks halt classroom lessons and erode deep learning
A substitute teacher and parents testified that when lessons call for Chromebooks, class time is lost to logins, technical problems and off‑task behavior; presenters argued early device reliance can prevent students from learning fundamental skills.
citizenportal.ai
September 15, 2026 at 4:04 AM
The district is rolling out a groundbreaking program to equip 9th graders with Chromebooks that will last not just through high school, but two years beyond!

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District outlines plan to issue devices to 9th graders and previews 2026–27 recruitment schedule
Board discussed technology replacement and a proposal to provide Chromebooks or laptops to 9th graders (devices intended to last six years) and heard that the 2026–27 teacher recruitment schedule (C26) will include college and university fairs; concerns about teacher shortages and timing of classroom start‑up funds were also raised.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Henrico County Public Schools is taking a bold step towards digital wellness by limiting technology use in early grades and implementing strict monitoring tools to protect student well-being.

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Henrico adopts divisionwide digital‑wellness guidance: limits for early grades, monitoring tools and AI guardrails
HCPS unveiled digital-wellness guidance for 2026–27 setting purposeful technology expectations, limiting device use in preK–2, expanding Securly monitoring tools (Securly Classroom, Securely Reveal, Securely Home), restricting YouTube/Roblox access, and placing AI on a teacher‑authorization default.
citizenportal.ai
August 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Olive for Education has officially opened Ireland’s largest dedicated post-primary IT service and support centre, creating a new national hub in Carrick-on-Shannon

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Olive launches national Education Tech Hub | ThinkBusiness
Olive for Education has opened Ireland's largest post-primary IT service and support centre in Carrick-on-Shannon, serving schools nationwide.
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August 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Superintendent Warfel is gearing up for a groundbreaking principal academy focused on the profound impacts of artificial intelligence in education, including a vital session on suicide prevention.

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Superintendent Warfel previews principal academy with sessions on AI and suicide prevention
Superintendent Warfel told the Fayette County Schools board that a principal academy on July 30–31 will include outside presenters on artificial intelligence’s impact on schools and a session on suicide prevention tied to AI misuse.
citizenportal.ai
July 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Parents are rallying for change at the Brevard County School Board, arguing that banning personal devices in classrooms could hinder students' learning and wellbeing.

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Parent Advocates Urge Board to Reconsider Cell Phone Ban in Classrooms
Parents press school board for cell phone use despite distractions and previous rules.
citizenportal.ai
August 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM