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iPads employed for student use in Wisconsin high school
A Wisconsin high school has started leasing iPads to its students.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Ann Arbor school district unveils first purchases from technology bond
Ann Arbor Public Schools will soon have an upgraded data infrastructure as the district approves initial purchases from its technology bond.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTrendlineCybersecurity 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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Companies vie for virtual school dollars in Maine
State dollars for online learning programs have attracted a lot of attention from outside the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Kansas professor develops 'flexbook' to replace print textbooks
To improve e-textbooks, a professor has created "flexbooks".
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 3, 2012 -
Learnist launches iPad and iPhone apps
Grockit's Pinterest-style approach to online learning introduces free apps to the iTunes App Store.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 virtual field trip options for schools
Education Dive looks at ten ways school groups can travel far from the comfort of a computer lab.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Virtual field trips attracting school districts with tight budgets
Museums and NASA programs are more accessible than ever to schools with limited travel budgets.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
60 Twitter uses for educators
A list of 60 educational uses for Twitter.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Online educational technology network Epic-Ed launches
Epic-ed launches today as a collaborative effort of the government and other organizations.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012 -
Deep Dive
8 digital textbook competitors
Education Dive lays out a list of textbooks alternatives with digital approaches to classroom education.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012 -
Discovery re-imagines textbooks as 'Techbooks'
The company is not alone as others such as News Corporation and Pearson see opportunities for new digital products.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 21, 2012 -
3 schools with Pinterest strategies
Belhaven Middle School, W.T. White High School and Notre Dame High School have all found ways to make use of Pinterest.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012 -
9 lists that educators can use
An article on eSchool News features nine lists educators will find useful.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012 -
Personalized learning site gains additional content with partners including NASA, Nat Geo
Pearson-backed Alleyoop's new partners expand the startup's STEM content.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2012 -
How to address the education bubble: 2 perspectives
Speaking on the problems riddling today's education system, Dr. Raymund Paredes and Salman Khan present new ideas for the future in a Forbes interview.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Khan Academy introduces new computer science education portal
Khan Academy has launched a new online portal aimed at personalizing computer science education.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 15, 2012 -
Four companies selected to build New York's education database
New York education officials have selected four companies to build an online platform for a variety of educational purposes.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012 -
Former Flip execs found education video startup Knowmia
Knowmia crowd-sources lessons provided by teachers through video presentations.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012 -
School bus becomes mobile learning lab through public-private partnership
Washington D.C. has its own "Magic School Bus" now.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 Twitter account types every educator should network with
For K-12 and higher ed professionals, there are a lot of hard decisions to be made on Twitter. Education Dive makes them a little easier by breaking down who you should follow and why they will help you.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 13, 2012 -
Virginia General Assembly passes online course requirement for high school students
Statewide requirement takes effect in 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2012 -
Florida principals want biometrics scanning equipment
Survey results may result in a new fingerprint pilot program on school buses for Palm Beach County.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Nebraska's new Virtual Library launches for teachers and students
The library is part of a larger statewide initiative involving a collaboration between several education groups.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Infographic explains mobile device security on campuses
Survey results give insights into theft and encryption in educational establishments.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
K-12 education investment hits record levels, but district budgets suffer
K-12 investments hit $389 million in 2011, according to GSV Advisors.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012