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The Midlothian Independent School District has installed RFID chips in every student’s badge, which is swiped when they board and depart their bus. The system alerts the bus driver when something is amiss. READ MORE Schools Differ on How They Monitor and Protect Students Online
In Pennsylvania, schools have very different standards and systems for protecting kids on classroom devices. Many resist the release of any details of those programs, citing security concerns. READ MORE Louisiana STEM Students Recognized for Innovative App Design
Two seniors from the David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy in Lafayette Parish have been invited to the U.S. Capitol for their work on HappyBytes, a multi-use app to combat depression and suicide. READ MORE New York High Schools Add Esports Teams to Boost STEM
With esports now played at the college level and with professional tournaments handing out millions in winnings, two high schools in Buffalo, N.Y., will compete in the High School Esports League starting in January. READ MORE Michigan Teacher Helps Young Students Learn to Code
Working with students as young as first grade, Nancy VanEenenaam, a technology education teacher at Holland Township’s Eagle Crest Charter Academy, helps children through the beginning stages of coding. READ MORE | 
