ED Surge

MAY 29, 2024

The federal investment in the MIECHV program is set to double from $400 million to $800 million annually, by 2027. “If more resources exist, more families can be served.” Fortunately, he says, reinforcements are on the way.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Orion glasses that Zuckerberg previewed last week are not ready for prime time — in fact the Meta CEO said they won’t be released to the general public until 2027. Cheating Glasses? EdSurge receives philanthropic support from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, which is co-owned by Meta’s CEO.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Brian Johnsrud The latest World Economic Forum Jobs Report highlights the top skills that will rise in importance by 2027. The third most important skill is technological literacy, which includes AI and other technologies. Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking.

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2024

Depending on their population size , school districts and state and local governments have until April 2026 or April 2027 to ensure their web content and mobile apps comply with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. While not new, the obligations in the rule have become pressing. It will mean they have to act fast.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Investment in AI in education greatly increased from 2019 to 202 0, and I expect most education technology products will incorporate some form of artificial intelligence by 2027; ideally this will lead to better user-centered products. Tools powered by artificial intelligence will also help.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

According to the World Economic Forum , creative thinking is the second most in-demand skill organizations will prioritize in workforce development initiatives through 2027, followed by AI. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Davis certainly hopes so, but she adds that the education ecosystem generally is behind the curve when it comes to thinking about how it will be impacted by climate change. “I

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