Education

Young brains rewired by non-stop screen time in classrooms, neurotherapist tells district

By Tommy Felts / February 19, 2019

[Editor’s note: The following is part of a limited Startland series, exploring parent advocates’ objections to 1:1 technology initiatives, which typically put a tablet device in the hands of each student and are popularly used as classroom innovation models across Kansas City and the nation.] [divide] A rise in ADHD diagnosis and increased risk of…

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Mother stresses lack of parental consent for school devices amid privacy, development worries

By Tommy Felts / February 19, 2019

[Editor’s note: The following is part of a limited Startland series, exploring parent advocates’ objections to 1:1 technology initiatives, which typically put a tablet device in the hands of each student and are popularly used as classroom innovation models across Kansas City and the nation.] [divide] Digital dangers are lurking in Shawnee Mission classrooms, as…

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Questioning 1:1 initiatives: Tech devices don’t equal innovation, disillusioned parents argue

By Tommy Felts / February 19, 2019

[Editor’s note: The following is part of a limited Startland series, exploring parent advocates’ objections to 1:1 technology initiatives, which typically put a tablet device in the hands of each student and are popularly used as classroom innovation models across Kansas City and the nation.] [divide] A $20 million investment in tech-forward learning environments for…

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IoT panel to startups: Demystify emerging tech and take risks, but prepare to fail fast

By Tommy Felts / February 15, 2019

Entrepreneurs often get lost in the hype of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things, failing to effectively integrate new tech into their startups, said Don Sharp. “Whether it’s the latest, greatest thing or not — it’s no different than any other tool,” said Sharp, CEO of St. Louis-based Coolfire Solutions and panelist at RUMBLE’s…

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Kauffman launching Capital Access Lab investment pipeline for underserved entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / February 13, 2019

Every new business should have a fighting chance at success — regardless of the entrepreneur’s background, said Victor Hwang, announcing a new Capital Access Lab to address opportunity gaps in Kansas City and across the U.S. “It is up to us to collectively break down systematic barriers to entry that adversely impact people of color,…

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