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December 11, 2025
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Report: States lag in integrating AI literacy with CS
Nearly all US states fail to integrate AI literacy with computer science education, according to a report from Code.org and CSforALL. Only four states -- Colorado, Ohio, North Dakota and Virginia -- include AI in their computer science standards, and none require AI and computer science to graduate. The report notes that 60% of public high schools offer foundational computer science courses, but only 6.1% of students participate.
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Md. schools debut Colin Kaepernick-backed AI
 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Colin Kaepernick attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)
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Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland are introducing Lumi Story, an AI-powered storytelling platform backed by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, to enhance literacy and academic skills. The platform, which supports over 50 languages, is designed to enhance literacy and support academic growth by allowing students to creatively develop stories and characters using AI technology.
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School bus safety summit highlights tech solutions
Officials at the National School Bus Safety Summit in Washington, D.C., discussed the increasing problem of drivers illegally passing school buses, endangering children. BusPatrol has equipped more than 40,000 buses with high-definition cameras and artificial intelligence to record violations, capturing millions of incidents annually. The summit emphasized the need for stricter penalties and better driver education, noting the effectiveness of technology in changing driver behavior.
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