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U.S. Education Dept issues student data guidance
A model terms of service guidance issued Friday will help schools determine what apps have strong data security and privacy safeguards in place.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
Pearson considering several bidders in PowerSchool sale
The company was previously reported to be in talks to sell the SIS to Blackboard.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Funding, LSAT, and Chevron: The week's most read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on new funding for a 'YouTube for universities,' Hobsons' acquisition of Starfish Retention Solutions, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015 -
WriteReader eyes U.S. with latest $800K
The company's "Write to Read" is Denmark's No. 1 educational app.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How will the FCC's net neutrality vote benefit schools?
The Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality Thursday in a 3-2 vote, placing the Internet under its authority as a public utility.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2015 -
LocoMotive Labs raises $4M in latest funding round
The early learning app maker behind Todo Math is looking to expand in Asia and the U.S.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Classroom satellite startup Ardusat raises $1M in seed funding
The startup's satellites allow students to perform space-based experiments from the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015 -
FCC's 2015 budget reiterates E-rate performance goals
The program aims to meet the needs of 21st Century schools and libraries by providing faster broadband.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Texas students' dyslexia assistance app concept wins award
Mind Glass, which was recognized by the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, would allow users to change the text and background colors for easier reading on Web pages and mobile devices.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Triumph Learning launches $5M grant program for blended instruction
The grant competition comes as the company launches its first state-specific solution for Texas.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015 -
LAUSD unable to fund 1:1 tech program
The news comes in the wake of the district's well-publicized, failed iPad initiative which flaunted the promise that every student be equipped with an iPad.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Chevron pumping $130M into STEM ed over next three years
This year, the gas conglomerate will spend $30 million on STEM programming in 2015, with a commitment of $100 million in the last three year.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Sharp Electronics to award over $100K in products to U.S. schools
The grand prize of the company's 'Tech-It-Up' challenge will see one school outfitted with $100,000 worth of state-of-the-art Sharp products.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 2015 -
UClass acquisition brings time-saving tagging system to Renaissance Learning
UClass, described by some as a 'Dropbox for education, features a resource library tagged according to various state standards
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2015 -
NoRedInk locks down $6M in funding
Started by a high school English teacher, the ed tech startup teaches writing skills through pop-culture-saturated online drills.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Michigan schools pool together for bargain broadband prices
In Oakland Country, 28 schools have linked up through the ONE consortium, paying less than a third of the state average for reliable high-speed Internet.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
McGraw-Hill teams with Cerego on adaptive learning for world languages
The first product to come out of the team-up will be an upgraded 'Asi se dice' for high school Spanish classes.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Ohio to administer digital PARCC assessment this week
The state is reportedly the first to deliver the Common Core-aligned English language arts and math assessment.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Knovation's icurio to help educators discover top digital resources
Icurio not only helps educators find digital learning options, but also assists in using these platforms to create personalized learning opportunities.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
NC district deploys 30K Chromebooks in middle schools
The considerable tech deployment follows a two-year initiative to provide WiFi access in all classrooms across the district.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
UVA Curry School Foundation partners with USA Funds on new accelerator
Part of the Jefferson Education Accelerator's mission includes working with a network of K-12 schools and higher ed institutions to test new products and services.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
FIU joins Google program to help minority AP computer science students
Will monetary rewards encourage STEM achievement?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 gamified tools for K-12 classrooms
Adding elements of gaming to the learning experience is picking up steam, and everyone from NASA to Amplify is jumping onboard.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Is Blackboard planning a PowerSchool acquisition?
As the ed tech giant looks to build a foothold in K-12, it may be toying with the idea of buying Pearson's student information system.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Student privacy pledge passes 100 signatures
The pledge asks that signatories adhere to a list of 12 commitments aimed at ensuring student data security, but some question whether it goes far enough.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015
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