6 virtual field trips to give lesson plans a boost

Don't have the budget to travel the world? That doesn't mean students have to miss out! 

By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014

Slate: Self-driven learning isn't for everyone, so why push it into classrooms?

Many ed tech companies are pushing this learning style into the classroom.  

By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Touchscreen desks and augmented reality: Lenovo predicts the future of education

An infographic from the company sees a bright future for independent learning.

By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014

Chromebooks increasingly popular with schools

According to Google, one million Chromebooks were sold to schools in Q2 of 2014.

By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014

Computer errors invalidate Nebraska writing exam scores

Students taking new online tests faced a number of glitches, including being kicked offline mid-test.

By Allie Gross • July 23, 2014

5 activities to refocus students

Long periods of direct instruction can leave students antsy and distracted, but there are a number of ways educators can help them refocus.  

By Allie Gross • July 22, 2014

OECD: Assessments the greatest U.S. education 'innovation'

The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's new report is sure to have its fair share of critics.

By Allie Gross • July 21, 2014

Education Fixation: The week ahead in ed news

Find out about strange campus traditions, for-profit investigations, and more this week on Education Dive!

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2014

Crowdfunding the classroom: 5 K-12 Kickstarters you should check out

These crowdfunding campaigns are worth a closer look (and a donation).

By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014

K12 Inc. opens family support center

The virtual education company's new support center in Alcoa, TN, is aimed at helping families decide if K12 Inc. is right for their kids.  

By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014

Biggest challenge for educators? Individualized learning

An informal survey conducted at ISTE by Edmentum details which of seven major challenges is top of mind for educators.

By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2014

Audit reveals Fort Worth district spent $2.7M on unnecessary tech

Some of the frivolous tech purchases have reportedly gone unutilized by Texas' Fort Worth Independent School District.

By Allie Gross • July 15, 2014

Netop issues first beta invites for Vision ME workflow management app

The app is aimed at making iPad-equipped classrooms easier for educators to manage.

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2014

How does Bill Gates benefit from Common Core?

Some see Microsoft, the house that Gates built, standing to turn a profit on the new standards,.

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

Education Fixation: What to look out for this week

Find out about education Kickstarters, higher ed funding turnarounds, and more this week on Education Dive!

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2014

FCC approves E-rate reforms, will increase focus on Wi-Fi

The vote along party lines frees up $1 billion annually for Wi-Fi services for the next two years.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014

ISTE 2014: Our recap of K-12 ed tech's premier gathering

Here's a rundown of Education Dive's coverage at the K-12 IT mega-gathering in Atlanta.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014

4 platforms simplifying professional development at ISTE

With new standards and device deployments rolling out, high-quality teacher training is as critical as ever.

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014

ISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting

Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014

Edgenuity CEO talks personalized learning and classroom tech [ISTE]

We sat down with Sari Factor at ISTE to talk about education's sometimes slow adoption of tech and Edgenuity's new MyPath product.

By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2014

Kansas refuses to release reading and math data

Officals say the data was compromised by spring cyberattacks. 

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

How 3 state education departments are embracing the future [ISTE]

Ed tech leaders from Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina gathered in a Sunday panel to talk device deployments, new online exams, digital resources, and more.

By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2014

4 crucial education points LeVar Burton made at ISTE

The Reading Rainbow host spoke to a packed room on technology, the importance of fostering a love of reading, and more.

By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2014

Apple's iTunes U gains more tools

The expansion is the tech giant's latest effort to get schools to swap out textbooks for iPads.  

By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt unveils new app for Chrome OS, iPad [ISTE 2014]

The publisher's HMH Player offers educators a variety of tools for today's tech-oriented learning environment.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014