Anna Merod
@annamerod.bsky.social
National education reporter for K-12 Dive. Sometimes I go to concerts or try to embrace nature.
Hit me up for story tips on Ed tech, AI, school staffing, or other Ed policy topics: amerod@industrydive.com
https://www.k12dive.com/users/amerod/
Hit me up for story tips on Ed tech, AI, school staffing, or other Ed policy topics: amerod@industrydive.com
https://www.k12dive.com/users/amerod/
Congress established the Office of Educational Technology three decades ago within the U.S. Department of Education.
Now that OET has been “abolished” by the Trump administration and AI continues to grow at a rapid pace, there's a lot of fear that inequities in ed tech use will worsen.
#edtech #AI
Now that OET has been “abolished” by the Trump administration and AI continues to grow at a rapid pace, there's a lot of fear that inequities in ed tech use will worsen.
#edtech #AI
Will end to federal Office of Ed Tech mean an end to equity?
Former employees fear a loss of progress now that the Trump administration has shuttered the office.
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April 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Reposted by Anna Merod
‘Families are really scared’: What will Durham public schools do if ICE shows up? Administrators have been appointed to serve as liaisons between principals and the district’s attorneys when ICE shows up on campus. (Via Mary Helen Moore) #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
‘Families are really scared’: What will Durham public schools do if ICE shows up?
“How can we truly feel safe?” one student asked this week amid Trump’s mass deportation push.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
‘Families are really scared’: What will Durham public schools do if ICE shows up? Administrators have been appointed to serve as liaisons between principals and the district’s attorneys when ICE shows up on campus. (Via Mary Helen Moore) #nced #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
The 2024 Nation’s Report Card results are in, and the national average scores in reading and math are … not good.
Some bright spots though include two states — Louisiana saw improvements in 4th grade reading and Alabama made gains in 4th grade math between 2019 and 2024.
#NAEP #math #reading
Some bright spots though include two states — Louisiana saw improvements in 4th grade reading and Alabama made gains in 4th grade math between 2019 and 2024.
#NAEP #math #reading
Reading, math continue slide in 2024 NAEP results
Average reading scores dropped 5 points for both 4th and 8th graders from 2019 to 2024. Math scores also saw significant declines.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
BREAKING: ICE can enter schools after Trump announces he’s rescinded a U.S. Department of Homeland Security policy.
Schools no longer protected from immigration raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations where students gather.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
BREAKING: ICE can enter schools after Trump announces he’s rescinded a U.S. Department of Homeland Security policy.
Here are the 6 trends we expect to see unfold in K-12 education this year. Some of our outlooks include topics on curriculum restrictions, AI, and special education. #edusky
6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025
Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.
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January 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Here are the 6 trends we expect to see unfold in K-12 education this year. Some of our outlooks include topics on curriculum restrictions, AI, and special education. #edusky
PowerSchool still hasn’t confirmed the number of school districts, students, or teachers affected by a Dec. cybersecurity incident.
But from scanning local news reports this week, it seems more and more districts have been impacted — including San Diego Unified School District.
But from scanning local news reports this week, it seems more and more districts have been impacted — including San Diego Unified School District.
The PowerSchool data breach comes at a time when schools are increasingly on edge about protecting networks that hold the sensitive information of students and staff. #edtech #k12 #cybersecurity
PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data
The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.
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January 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
PowerSchool still hasn’t confirmed the number of school districts, students, or teachers affected by a Dec. cybersecurity incident.
But from scanning local news reports this week, it seems more and more districts have been impacted — including San Diego Unified School District.
But from scanning local news reports this week, it seems more and more districts have been impacted — including San Diego Unified School District.
The PowerSchool data breach comes at a time when schools are increasingly on edge about protecting networks that hold the sensitive information of students and staff. #edtech #k12 #cybersecurity
PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data
The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.
www.k12dive.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The PowerSchool data breach comes at a time when schools are increasingly on edge about protecting networks that hold the sensitive information of students and staff. #edtech #k12 #cybersecurity
While Trump now calls for the elimination of the U.S. Education Department, Carter is remembered for his role in creating the federal agency in 1979.
Jimmy Carter, who enacted the creation of the Education Department, dies at age 100
Before a private interment in Plains, Georgia, there will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., according to The Carter Center.
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December 29, 2024 at 11:12 PM
While Trump now calls for the elimination of the U.S. Education Department, Carter is remembered for his role in creating the federal agency in 1979.
Every Thursday, I look at K-12 Dive's latest coverage from the week and turn it into a current events quiz.
Well today, we made it into a quiz covering the top education stories we did in 2024.
Give it a whirl and see how you do! Bonus points if you share your score with me ✨
Well today, we made it into a quiz covering the top education stories we did in 2024.
Give it a whirl and see how you do! Bonus points if you share your score with me ✨
Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news
In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Every Thursday, I look at K-12 Dive's latest coverage from the week and turn it into a current events quiz.
Well today, we made it into a quiz covering the top education stories we did in 2024.
Give it a whirl and see how you do! Bonus points if you share your score with me ✨
Well today, we made it into a quiz covering the top education stories we did in 2024.
Give it a whirl and see how you do! Bonus points if you share your score with me ✨
Ever wonder as a school leader what Trump's proposed tariffs could mean for school operations? (Hint -- construction projects are likely to take a hit).
My latest for K-12 Dive is on what to expect and how to navigate the issue now.
My latest for K-12 Dive is on what to expect and how to navigate the issue now.
Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?
An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Ever wonder as a school leader what Trump's proposed tariffs could mean for school operations? (Hint -- construction projects are likely to take a hit).
My latest for K-12 Dive is on what to expect and how to navigate the issue now.
My latest for K-12 Dive is on what to expect and how to navigate the issue now.
The U.S. Department of Education this week released its first-ever resource clarifying for school leaders how existing federal civil rights protections apply to #AI use in schools and colleges.
How do civil rights laws apply to AI in schools?
A new resource from the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights outlines 21 examples of how the tech could contribute to discrimination.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM
The U.S. Department of Education this week released its first-ever resource clarifying for school leaders how existing federal civil rights protections apply to #AI use in schools and colleges.
Went for a stroll this weekend at the local marsh with my fam, and I showed my husband the NOVA wonders of eating a Milano sandwich from The Italian Store.
November 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Went for a stroll this weekend at the local marsh with my fam, and I showed my husband the NOVA wonders of eating a Milano sandwich from The Italian Store.
Hi, I’m Anna! Thought I’d share a thread of my latest education coverage at K-12 Dive. I often write about ed tech, AI, cybersecurity, staffing issues/solutions, student data privacy among other things in education.
Take a look ⬇️
Take a look ⬇️
November 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Hi, I’m Anna! Thought I’d share a thread of my latest education coverage at K-12 Dive. I often write about ed tech, AI, cybersecurity, staffing issues/solutions, student data privacy among other things in education.
Take a look ⬇️
Take a look ⬇️