Coding gains traction in Chicago schools

The city is among the latest to push for the subject as a curriculum staple, though a reported 75% of students nationwide still never learn about coding in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

5 K-12 trends to watch in 2016

From 'bad apple' charters facing the music to tech's continued push into classrooms, you'll want to keep your eye on these trends.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 30, 2015

Tennessee schools find STEM success with Learning Blade

Students are reportedly more likely to become interested in a STEM career after using the new software.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

In special ed, 'enhanced' tests provide more hurdles than help

California has experienced various glitches preventing standardized tests aimed at special ed students from achieving success.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015

Computer science-focused high school coming to Virginia

The new, grant-funded regional school will offer a computer-intensive curriculum designed to get students ready for the tech workforce through internships and pre-college classes.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015

More online PD resources in Future Ready update

A revamp of the initiative is showcasing the online professional development options available to districts.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015

National Education Technology Plan outlines best classroom practices

The US Department of Education's new document provides dozens of recommendations for the smart implementation of tech in the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015

Arizona district highlights coding's rise to curriculum staple

A quick and simple implementation plan in Avondale resulted in an extremely fast school-wide adoption into the mandatory K-8 curriculum. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

Learning games have Ed Dept's attention, but is it warranted?

Many games showcased at last week's 2015 ED Games Expo, co-hosted with the Entertainment Software Association, were initially backed by federal grants. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

TeachCS aims to boost teachers' computer science skills

The platform is designed to broaden and deepen computer science knowledge among high school educators lacking a background in the field.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015

King's challenges, ESSA, and Hour of Code: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the student privacy allegations against Google and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2015

Apple CEO Cook disparages Chromebooks, calling them 'test machines'

Cook tells Buzzfeed News that Apple wants a "whole solution" that goes beyond testing and offers engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 10, 2015

$25M ed tech fund aims to benefit low-income NY students with tech

The Robin Hood Education + Technology Fund will be directed by Clayton Christensen Institute co-founder and blended learning advocate Michael B. Horn.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

How can your school participate in the Hour of Code?

Participating in Computer Science Education Week at your school or district is easier than you might expect.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Pennsylvania virtual charter shutters one week after laying off staff

A reported 540 students in grades K-8 have been left in the lurch by the closure of six connected learning centers.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Is taking it slow the best approach to digital rollouts?

Instead of going all-in with blended learning, some classrooms are adopting a once-a-week approach to ease the transition.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Asset management software helps districts save time, money

New asset management processes can eliminate antiquated processes and provide a more accurate view of what a district has on hand.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015

ASCD resource to provide monthly PD packs

The organization's new myTeachSource service is available for free to all ASCD members, and $29 annually for non-members.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015

At California virtual charter chain, long struggle leads to union victory for teachers

Teachers at the California Virtual Academies have unionized, joining the 16% of California charters that have done so, compared to just 7% nationally. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 24, 2015

Rural New Mexico school connectivity problems bigger than solutions

In rural districts like Quemado, a perfect storm of regulatory loopholes and no telecom competition make Internet connectivity nearly impossible.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Report: 24.5M US students gain access to 'sufficient' school Internet

EducationSuperHighway's State of the States report shows schools making progress toward faster Internet, but there's still a long way to go.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

Minecraft-themed coding tutorial unveiled ahead of Hour of Code

The free guide for students ages six and up aims to make learning the fundamentals of coding fun.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Can California AG's new bureau clean up for-profit virtual schools?

A K12 Inc subpoena revealed in an SEC filing shows the Kamala Harris is collecting information about virtual charters in a wider investigation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms

The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015