Australia

STEM Opportunities and Achievements

• $100m STEM Initiative for Girls
  Billionaire Robin Khuda has donated $100 million to the University of Sydney to increase female participation in STEM education, funding tutoring and mentorship programs.
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• Roadmap Needed to Navigate the EdTech Landscape
  Experts from the University of Technology Sydney highlight the need for a structured roadmap to guide the national EdTech market.
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• Deloitte to Donate 2000 Laptops to Students in Need
  Consulting firm Deloitte is repurposing computers previously destined for landfill, distributing them to students without digital access at home.
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AI and Technology in Education

• Google and Researchers Teach AI Aboriginal English
  A new initiative ensures AI systems can understand and interact using Aboriginal English, promoting inclusivity in digital tools.
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• AI Chatbots and Online Safety
  Reports highlight the risks of AI-driven chatbots providing unrestricted access to sensitive themes for young users.
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Cybersecurity & Online Safety

• Australian Children Easily Bypass Social Media Age Limits
  An eSafety report finds that most social media platforms rely on self-declared age verification, allowing underage users to access restricted content.
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• Cyberbullying and the Back-to-School Surge
  eSafety data reveals a 450% rise in cyberbullying reports over five years, with new strategies being recommended for online safety.
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NSW

STEM Innovation and Student Initiatives

• Sydney Mega-Schools Expand Electives
  Large schools like The Ponds High School are offering a diverse range of electives, including robotics, app design, and history.
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• Next Gen STEM Program Receives $1.9m Funding
  The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge will expand with federal funding, providing hands-on STEM learning experiences.
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AI in Schools

• Elite QLD Schools Trial AI for Marking
  A pilot program at 20 prestigious schools in Queensland aims to reduce teacher workloads by integrating AI into assessment marking.
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International

STEM Education & Equity

• UNESCO Supports Women in STEM
  On the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO hosted a global panel to encourage female participation in STEM careers.
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• AI Integration in STEM Classrooms
  Samsung’s latest education survey highlights AI’s growing role in STEM learning, while also revealing teacher struggles with limited resources.
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

• Pennsylvania Rejects AI-Powered Cyber Charter School
  The Pennsylvania Department of Education denied an application for an AI-driven cyber school, citing concerns over student outcomes.
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• CT High School Students Publish AI Research
  Two high school students from Connecticut successfully published research on AI in mathematical modeling, showcasing the growing role of AI in secondary education.
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Cybersecurity in Schools

• US Schools Face Increasing Cybersecurity Challenges
  A new report highlights the vulnerability of K-12 schools to cyber threats, with calls for better security measures.
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• Phone-Free Multi-Factor Authentication for K-12 Security
  Experts recommend removing mobile-dependent authentication systems to improve cybersecurity in school networks.
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For more education and technology news, visit the ACCE website.
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