3rd Quote adds ed tech report card and budget planner tools

The company allows users to discover, research, evaluate, and purchase ed tech products online.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 5, 2015

Is this the K-12 library model of the future?

Schools like Connecticut magnet International School at Dundee are transforming their libraries into dynamic spaces that facilitate collaboration, tech ed, and broader activities.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2015

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Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.

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Blackboard buys K-12 website and app firm Schoolwires

With the acquisition, Blackboard aims to improve its K-12 solutions and services, particularly as it pertains to communication and engagement.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 4, 2015

LearnSprout unveils dropout prevention tool

The new Early Warning Solution identifies students so schools can make targeted interventions.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 3, 2015

Ed tech tools and free college: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the pros and cons of Obama's free community college proposal, the latest speed bump for MOOCs, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2015

Blackboard improves Moodlerooms services

The improvements to the open-source learning management system are meant to provide more intuitive navigation and easier content searches.

By Keith Button • Jan. 29, 2015

Fingerprint buys mobile ed companies Cognitive Kid and Scribble Press

The new acquisitions increase the kids' app maker's total app count to 800, a tenfold increase over last year.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015

8 K-12 tech tools to watch in 2015

From digital textbook innovations to platforms that simplify STEM teaching and learning, here are some of the classroom tools we have our eyes on this year.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2015

Edsby LMS sees success in nation's eighth-largest district

According to the company, data shows the deployment to be one of America's most successful.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2015

Are digital books the answer for helping dyslexic students?

Tablets and digital readers may provide the perfect medium for presenting Accessible Instruction Materials (AIM) to students with language-based disabilities.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015

U of Central Florida, Educause bring back blended learning MOOC

The massive open online course, launched last year, will be offered through Instructure with a low-cost certification available.

By Keith Button • Jan. 28, 2015

NewSchools ed tech 'Seed Fund' to split off

The split will allow the Seed Fund to access to additional capital from new investors, letting it expand beyond simply being a 'seed' fund.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2015

Overcoming roadblocks and increasing student opportunity through ed tech

Despite the advancements made by technology developers to introduce new ed tech tools to classrooms, there are still quite a few issues to overcome to ensure sustainable adoption.

By Shyam Oza • Jan. 23, 2015

Khan Academy and SOTU: The week's most read education news

Catch up on the benefits of Obama's tax plan for higher ed, Mississippi's decision to drop the PARCC, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2015

4 tools to boost language learning in the classroom

As dual-language programming grows in popularity, so too does the need for tools that help improve students' understanding.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

Google finally endorses privacy pledge

In October, a number of big ed tech providers — including Microsoft, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Amplify — signed the voluntary pledge, but Google was noticeably missing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

Matific scores $12M in funding

The educational program, which teaches math through video games, is used by over 15,000 teachers worldwide.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015

Remind launches Spanish-language app

The app is meant to address the nation's growing number of bilingual Hispanic households by improving their communication with educators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2015

Khan Academy releases new iPad app

The app, released Tuesday, was created using a $2.25 million grant from AT&T.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

Citelighter plans expansion following $2M funding round

In addition to investing in technical upgrades, the Baltimore-based ed tech startup may add as many as 20 new hires.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

ClassDojo updates core offerings

Updates allow parents to stay in the loop easieThe change comes with three different views of the behavioral data via tablet, phone, or computer, so parents, teachers, and students can all track and monitor behavior.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 16, 2015

Biden announces $25M for cybersecurity ed

The money will go toward the creation of a new cybersecurity consortium comprised of 13 historically black colleges and universities, two national labs, and the Charleston County School District.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 16, 2015

Google unveils Classroom mobile app

The mobile app allows for offline caching, which means students can work offline. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 15, 2015

These 7 ed tech companies were among 2014's biggest funding winners

Ed tech companies had a record year in 2014, raising a total of $1.36 billion from venture capitalists.

By Keith Button • Jan. 13, 2015

School iPad initiatives foiled when students lack Internet at home

When Hamilton County decided to replace some of its textbooks with iPads, board members didn't consider access issues with students from homes without Internet access.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 13, 2015