School districts finding ways to send broadband home with students

Dive Summary: According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, only about 30% of U.S. homes have Internet access, and schools are looking into new ways to remedy the problem. Initiatives such as the Federal Communications Commission’s E...

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012

L.A. game-based school PlayMaker opens for class

Sixth-grade students will learn to design and produce games, as well as play them.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012

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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

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

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

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

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