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Technology
December 6, 2019

Disconnected: Internet stops once school ends for many rural California students

Only about a third of California households in rural areas are subscribed to internet service, compared with 78 percent in urban areas.

Sydney Johnson
July 31, 2019

At a summer program where community comes first, STEM education thrives

From residential life to calculus, relationship-building comes first in this STEM summer program.

Sydney Johnson
June 6, 2019

Students in California log on in record numbers to take online state tests

At least 92 percent of students have access to the minimum internet speed needed, but some districts have to stagger test-takers to avoid glitches.

Sydney Johnson
May 28, 2019

Almost a third of teenagers sleep with their phones, survey finds

About two-thirds of teenagers reported that they keep their mobile devices in bed or within reach at night.

Sydney Johnson
May 14, 2019

State budget proposal would fund computer science coordinator, broadband expansion

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing $15 million to expand broadband internet to more schools and an additional $1 million to hire a state computer science coordinator as a “down payment” on a comprehensive plan to provide access to computer science classes to all California students.

Diana Lambert
September 5, 2018

California adopts first computer science standards for K-12 students

The standards will guide teaching for K-12 students.

Diana Lambert
June 6, 2018

Good news for C students and English majors – tech jobs are for you, too, study says

Too many students think 'STEM is only for the smartest of the smart,' while millions of jobs go unfilled.

Carolyn Jones
May 3, 2018

A new venue for video games: K-12 classrooms  

More teachers are using Minecraft and other digital games to teach history, science, math and other subjects.

Carolyn Jones
April 24, 2018

Rural schools find ways to bring science innovations closer to home

Mobile science labs, Skype lessons with scientists and robotics workshops are among the offerings at some remote schools.

Carolyn Jones
April 10, 2018

Illuminating science for blind students, with help from latest tech devices

The technology, combined with supportive teachers, has opened the door to science careers.

Carolyn Jones
February 19, 2018

‘Big data’ classes a big hit in California high schools

At least 30 high schools now offer classes in data science, one of the state's most in-demand and highest-paying careers.

Carolyn Jones
December 4, 2017

Coding lessons take spotlight this week across California and beyond

Computer Science Education Week part of a broad effort to prepare young people for jobs and diversify the tech field.

Carolyn Jones
October 22, 2017

Time children spend on mobile devices has tripled in four years

Six years ago only 52 percent of families with children 8 and under had a mobile device in the home, compared to 98 percent in 2017.

Ashley Hopkinson
October 1, 2017

Can we talk? Schools try to wrest cell phones from students' hands

Cell phones and social media can leave teenagers depressed and isolated, new research has found. Some schools are encouraging students to put down their phones and talk to each other.

Jane Meredith Adams
June 5, 2017

California school data? There's an app for that

Search school information in the CA Schools app from the California Department of Education.

Jane Meredith Adams