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

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STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

President Obama to push Student Digital Privacy Act

The proposed bill is based on a law already on the books in California.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2015

Chief digital officer title gaining steam on campuses

The newly created positions are stirring a debate over the shifting roles of information technology management in higher ed.

By Keith Button • Jan. 12, 2015

5 math achievement takeaways from Discovery expert panel

At an event marking the launch of Discovery Ed's Math Techbook, experts ranging from a Common Core architect to a Google executive discussed the current state of math and what needs to be done.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2015

Amplify's Guilford County rollout smoother second time around

After a rocky tablet deployment in 2013, the North Carolina district suspended its three-year, $16.8 million contract with the company.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

CIOs, Asia, and UTEP: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on CIOs' 2015 campus tech predictions, Kaplan's whistleblower suit, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2015

Discovery Education unveils Math Techbook

The company's latest digital textbook emphasizes real-world connections to mathematics while promoting conceptual learning and providing students with a number of built-in tools.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2015

Ozobot aims to introduce young students to coding

Southern California startup Evollve sees its robots as an opportunity to address the current push for coding education in a fun way.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2015

Are district apps the next big thing in K-12?

Two Wisconsin school districts have created apps allowing families to receive updates on everything from weather alerts and cafeteria offerings to grades and school events. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015

TED, Cuban, and Chromebooks: The 10 most-read Education Dive stories of 2014

With 2015 less than a week away, take a look back at the most popular features, roundups, and briefs of the year.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 23, 2014

80% of schools still use paper sign-in sheets, but should they?

A new whitepaper from Raptor Technologies makes the case for taking school visitor sign-ins digital.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014

Education.com exceeds 5 million users

The site, which provides teachers and parents with guidance and learning tools, views its expansive member community as a sign of increased appreciation for digital learning tools.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 17, 2014

Expanding nonprofit Girls Who Code seeks more female students for computer science

The non-profit is partnering with 30 more tech companies as it expands its Summer Immersion Program to 60 classes for 1,200 girls.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 16, 2014

Legislative predictions and strange higher ed: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Apollo's Brazilian expansion, Amplify's new professional development solution, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2014