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Tech giants pledge $750M to help Obama put faster Internet in schools
Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, and more are helping the president get closer to his goal of giving 99% of U.S. students high-speed Internet within five years.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014 -
McGraw-Hill Education to buy Engrade
The education giant says it will fold its functionality into its own digital offerings.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
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TrendlineCybersecurity 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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Education purchases driving tablet sales
Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Los Angeles works out price cut on iPads
The lower price applies to more than 45,000 tablets but does not include curriculum.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014 -
Udemy now has over 2 million students
The latest milestone comes just five months after the online learning marketplace hit one million students.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Are Chromebooks putting pressure on iPads in schools?
Google's share of the K-12 pie is rising quickly.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 ed tech podcasts you should listen to
These online radio shows will provide tips and expand your knowledge of the fast-changing world of education technology.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Intel debuts education tablet and laptop
The durable devices benefit from the company's recent Kno acquisition.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Apple educational content now available worldwide
Educators and students around the world can now take advantage of its textbook and course management platforms.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How much did 6 districts pay for 1:1 tech rollouts?
And what are they getting for their money?
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Some school networks cracking under weight of mobile traffic
School districts are shifting technology and investing money in upgrading.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Los Angeles approves more iPads for students
The final cost of the rollout is up in the air.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Versal CEO: Building online courses should be easy [CES 2014]
A lack of coding or programming skills shouldn't hold educators back from venturing into online learning, says Gregor Freund.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news
Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014 -
L.A. Public Library to offer high school diplomas
Education will be geared toward jobs in Los Angeles program.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Chicago-area schools pool resources to offer online classes
The move comes after districts rejected a for-profit school operator.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Vantage Learning CEO: Computers can now competently grade essays
After decades of R&D, Peter Murphy's company has an adaptive learning solution for written work.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Price of Los Angeles iPad program dwarfs similar projects
The per-unit cost is at least triple many other programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Some good news for LA's iPads: Curriculum gets kudos
Some principals say demand for the tablets is rising.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools say fewer iPads needed for testing
The revision may save money, but it raises questions about calculations.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Instructors beware: Dangers lurk in Facebook oversharing
That funny error might not be so funny if a student sees the post.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
iPad can help students grasp difficult concepts, study says
Researchers looked at how students learned the size of the universe.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Los Angeles vote delay could affect iPad rollout timetable
The issue is pushed back to January after the death of a board member.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Politicians, celebrities and more join forces for 'Hour of Code'
The effort is part of the launch of Computer Science Education Week and the "Hour of Code."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Yale tragedy and D.C. startups: This week's most read education news
Get caught up on Sebastian Thrun's vision of a single-weekend degree and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2013
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