Google Classroom turns one, gets new upgrades

Users can now edit, create, and grade assignments from their mobile apps and leave private notes on student documents.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Amazon once again offering free access to TenMarks summer math program

For school districts with summer school programming, TenMarks provides an opportunity to keep students up to speed, or help them catch up, on critical math skills.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2015

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Just how widespread are digital state testing issues?

According to data from FairTest, 27 states have reported hiccups with digital exams since 2013.

By Allie Gross • May 6, 2015

Iowa State U brings Cyber Security 101 to middle, high schools

The university has developed a curriculum focused on topics like malicious software, scams and spam, and unsecured wireless networks.

By Allie Gross • May 6, 2015

AltSchool raises $100M from Mark Zuckerberg

Founded by a former Google executive, AltSchool is aiming to change the way elementary and middle schools are run.

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

Arkansas investing $13M toward school broadband infrastructure

The move by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the state's legislature is in recognition of gaps in the infrastructure supporting the Arkansas Public School Computer Network. 

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

Coding startup Kano raises $15M in Series A round

The new funding, a far cry from an initial $1.5 million raised in a Kickstarter campaign, accompanies the announcement of the updated New Kano platform.

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

Coding requirements and Clinton for-profit ties: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the closure of Corinthian's final 28 campuses and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2015

Obama gives 10,000 e-books to underserved students

The book promises are part of a White House partnership with five major book publishing houses. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Edmodo launches new app aimed at increasing parental involvement

In a blog post, General Manager of Consumer Ketan Kothari stressed the importance of parental involvement. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Amplify reorganizing to streamline efforts internally

Facing annual losses over the past two fiscal years, the News Corp-owned ed tech provider is shaking things up with a 'One Amplify' initiative that aims to bring together its five divisions. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Bipartisan student data privacy bill introduced in U.S. House

The legislation would address concerns ranging from advertising targeted at students to data security and breach protocols.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

5 tech budget issues every school and district must consider

A closer look at key issues identified by Insight Public Sector and what administrators should keep in mind.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

Survey: IT leaders most concerned about funds, assessment readiness

The Consortium for School Networking's third annual K-12 IT Leadership Survey has some revealing finds.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Amazon unveils Whispercast 3.0, throws in free tech support

Already used in over half of the 250 largest K-12 districts in the U.S., Whispercast is looking to make a bigger splash with its latest round of updates.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Academic impact of ed tech investments called into question

Venture funding for ed tech is expected to hit $2 billion this year, but some question whether these investments are paying off in the classroom.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Study finds students learn better when sharing iPads

Researchers at Northwestern University found that students sharing the devices scored higher than those with no iPads or in 1:1 classrooms.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Houghton Mifflin picks up Scholastic's Ed Tech business in $575M acquisition

The company will gain key K-12 intervention products and services along with management and employees.

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015

Autism in college, ProctorU, and gainful employment: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the discussion of whether community college is the next frontier of K-12 expansion and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015

Google CS First helps schools launch coding clubs

Arizona teacher and instructional coach Janice Mak details how the tech giant's program is benefiting students in the Paradise Valley Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Pearson addresses Minnesota glitches, schools resume testing

Glitches have complicated the testing schedule in the state over the past two weeks.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

4 tools and resources to help autistic students navigate K-12

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to encourage tolerance and inclusion, as well as a prime opportunity for schools to brush up on options for autistic students.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Every Child Achieves Act amendment provisions ed tech funds

The Innovative Technology Expands Childrens' Horizons amendment would establish a new competitive grant program focused on digital resources and solutions.

By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2015

Florida, Nevada latest states to report testing glitches

Florida education commissioner is lashing out at its testing contractor, American Institutes for Research, over a technical change that wasn't approved by the state.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

SEC probing LAUSD iPad initiative

The informal investigation is looking at whether or not school officials used bonds legally in the abandoned $1.3 billion program. 

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015