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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 -
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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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 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOC providers, Facebook and iPads in schools
Need to catch up on the last week's news in education? Here are Education Dive's most popular reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
McGraw-Hill Education buys math learning tech developer Key Curriculum
Key Curriculum will help McGraw-Hill expand its Common Core-related offerings.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2012