Report: Grading essays with machines is a bad idea

Maja Wilson, the author of “Rethinking Rubrics in Writing Assessment,” explains the flaws of using artificial intelligence to grade essays.  

By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014

Instructure aims for 'lossless learning' with latest Canvas upgrades

The new MagicMarker and Canvas Polls apps are among ways the company is incorporating real-time analytics into the physical classroom.

By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2014

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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

Aspen Institute task force releases major report on personalized learning

The institute's Task Force on Learning and the Internet, co-chaired by Jeb Bush and Rosario Dawson, announced its findings in a webcast.

By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014

Why isn't technology playing a bigger role in classrooms?

Forbes spoke with John Jong-Hyun Kim, a senior lecturer and fellow at Harvard Business School, about the lack of tech integration in U.S. K-12 schools. 

By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014

15-year old creates ed startup using Bitcoin investment

The young programmer and entrepreneur launched Botangle after using Bitcoin to turn a $1,000 gift from his grandmother into $100,000.  

By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014

Ed tech spending hits $13 B

A new report by Futuresource Consulting finds that global spending on education technology for the classroom has hit $13 B.  

By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014

8 learning management system options for K-12 classrooms

Initially popularized in higher ed, LMS platforms have found their way to K-12 in recent years.

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Google Play for Education to allow multiple tablet users

Schools can register up to five student accounts on each tablet.  

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

Ed companies lose ground in the Fortune 1000

For-profit education companies slid in Fortune's rankings, reflecting deeper problems affecting the sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014

8 popular (and free) K-12 apps on iOS

Take a look at some of the App Store's most popular education apps and how they might benefit your school.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014

NBC asks how often kids should use mobile apps this summer

Can educational apps curb summer learning loss?

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014

Skyward adopted by 3 more Tenn. districts

The company's Student Management Suite is among several all-in-one platforms vying for a slice of the pie.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2014

Edgenuity launches standards-aligned Algebra I course

The course follows the company's award-winning series of English Language Arts courses.

By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2014

3 takeaways from IESD's K12 mobile tech report

The Amplify-sponsored study surveyed 332 district tech and media leaders nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2014

Urban education and Esri's $1B grant: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Finland's low-tech approach to education and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2014

NASA and Khan join forces for STEM ed

The partnership will create a series of tutorials on astronomy and space exploration.

By Allie Gross • May 30, 2014

Putting WiFi in all schools to cost estimated $3.2B

President Barack Obama has set a goal of providing WiFi access to 99% of K-12 schools by 2018.  

By Allie Gross • May 29, 2014

Apple adds iPads to education discount program

The direct price cuts for the iPad Air and mini top off at $30.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2014

Program lets Massachusetts youth tackle real-world STEM problems

NuVu Studio operates on the idea that students as young as 13 can work on graduate-level design and engineering projects.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2014

Esri provides STEM software to all U.S. K-12 schools with $1B grant

The move, made in support of the president's ConnectED initiative, also includes cloud infrastructure from Amazon Web Services.

By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2014

NPR: Modern pre-K push embodies Fred Rogers' ethos

Much of the current early education debate is in line with the late TV host's thinking.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2014

Duncan praises Tennessee's tackling of education 'courage gap'

The nation's top education official says the state implemented reforms other states are often afraid to take on.    

By Allie Gross • May 21, 2014

Blackboard's Innovative Classroom solution selected by Arizona Dept. of Ed.

The solution will standardize the online platforms and tools used in public schools statewide.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2014

Indiana's student data collection efforts met with contempt

The Indiana Network of Knowledge, a portal linking student data with state labor data, is meeting increasing resistance in the state.  

By Allie Gross • May 20, 2014

4 of the biggest myths surrounding the student data debate

The Data Quality Campaign offers insight into the biggest miscommunications regarding the use of big data in schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2014