Educators are continuing to show confidence in integrating technology into their teaching, with many planning to use AI more in the future, according to a new report from adaptive learning company HMH. The 2024 Educator Confidence Report, based on responses from over 1,200 educators, highlights the changing landscape of education and addresses critical K-12 issues … Read more
Federal E-rate funding continues to play a crucial role in narrowing the digital gap, especially for rural and underserved communities, as per an annual report from Funds For Learning, a prominent advocate for educational technology funding. The 14th annual E-rate Trends Report sheds light on the current achievements and obstacles of the E-rate program and … Read more
South Korea’s export growth is expected to have slowed for a third consecutive month in October, according to a Reuters poll. The slowdown is attributed to cooling global demand for computer chips. Outbound shipments from the country are forecasted to have risen by 6.9% in October compared to the previous year. This marks the 13th … Read more
In the first survey of undergraduate student success administrators by Inside Higher Ed, leaders generally rate the educational quality and campus climate at their institutions highly. Most administrators, primarily in student affairs at the director level or above, also approve of efforts to promote student health and wellness and prepare students for life after college. … Read more
Euro zone business activity remained stagnant this month, staying in contractionary territory as demand from both domestic and international markets decreased despite firms barely raising their prices, according to a survey released on Thursday. HCOB’s preliminary composite euro zone Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, inched up to 49.7 in October from September’s 49.6 … Read more
According to a recent survey by the Local Government Association (LGA), one in five councillors in England and Wales have received death threats or threats of violence. The LGA is urging the UK government to take more action to protect councillors and other local political figures in light of these findings. The survey also found … Read more