Technology: Page 104
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Tiggly Counts combines tech and tactile learning in math tool
The product, set for release in Apple Stores on Nov. 11, uses a tablet and real colored rods to help teach math to kids up to age 7.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Do states value prisons over schools?
A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows that state spending on prisons has dwarfed education since the 1980s.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Deep Dive
These 7 digital resources help integrate arts education into other subjects
Stretched budgets and a focus on testing might be causing cuts to classes like art, drama, and music, but that doesn't mean schools have to abandon these subjects all together.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Michigan high school diplomas may soon include STEM certification
Two bills could make the state the first to offer STEM certification on diplomas and transcripts.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 30, 2014 -
CDW-G, Discovery Ed sweepstakes splits $90K in tech between two schools
North Miami Beach Senior High School and Irmo Middle School International Academic Magnet won the 12th annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Blackboard debuts Grader app
The iOS tablet app allows educators to track, sort, and grade student assignments and offer multimedia feedback.
By Keith Button • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Apple ConnectED commitment will give $100M to 114 schools
The grants will provide schools in 29 states with, in part, an iPad for every student, an iPad and Mac for every teacher and administrator, and an Apple TV for every classroom.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 28, 2014 -
11 startups recognized at Kaplan EdTech Accelerator Demo Day
The startups, which completed a three-month program with the accelerator, pitched their ideas for improving education to an audience of investors and education leaders.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Gates, UNC scandal, and EdCast: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the latest details of UNC's cheating scandal and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 resources to get students coding
As computer science skills increase in popularity, so too does the influx of tools for teaching it.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Sesame Workshop explores teaching preschool literacy with speech tech
The non-profit behind Sesame Street has partnered with ToyTalk to research the use of speech recognition technology in literacy lessons.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Netop unveils classroom workflow app
Vision ME aims to simplify and improve the work of teachers in iPad-friendly classrooms.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Time for Kids comes to the classroom
The app brings together multimedia content and current events for K-6 classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 21, 2014 -
New Orleans charter auctions computers containing student data
At least two computers from the now-defunct school were sold by the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency with the data intact.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 ed organizations receiving Gates Foundation funding
Several organizations and think tanks with interests across the board have received funding from Gates, and a few of them might surprise you.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Ex-NYC official in hot water over $420K ed tech deal
The city has a one-year, $420,750 contract with New Classrooms, a nonprofit launched by former official Joel Rose.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Sustainability, MOOCs, and secret societies: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on upgrades to Google Classroom and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Dinner raises $1.15M for Silicon Valley Ed Foundation
Funds raised go towards foundation programing and supporting STEM education within Santa Clara County's 32 public school districts.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 articles that break down today's top K-12 policy issues
Wrapping your head around the Common Core, charter schools, high-stakes testing, and student data use can take some work, but a plethora of coverage makes it easier.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Google announces upgrades to Classroom
The two-month-old LMS can now be synced to Google Groups.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Santillana deal strengthens Knewton's presence in Latin America and Spain
Latin America's most prominent K-12 publisher will spread the company's adaptive learning tools to Spanish and Portuguese speakers.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Utah's UPSTART online preschool program partners with CenturyLink
The collaboration will cut the program's costs for providing Internet service to low-income families, allowing it to enroll more kids.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Microsoft announces LMS app for Office 365
Google isn't the only tech giant expanding into the learning management system market.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Microsoft, Amplify, others sign student data privacy pledge
Not among the signatories: Google, Apple, and Pearson.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Edmentum receives four EDDIE Awards
The online learning company's Plato Courseware, Study Island, EducationCity, and Edmentum Assessments solutions each won an award from The ComputEd Gazette.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 7, 2014
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