Few federally funded ed innovations show positive gains

Of 67 evaluations on U.S. Department of Education grants totaling $700 million, only 12, or 18%, showed a measurable impact on academic performance.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 18, 2018

Newark Public Schools, Girls Who Code partner to expand computer science opportunities

The partnership, which will help establish coding clubs in more middle schools in the district, demonstrates the benefits of looking beyond district borders to expand opportunities and programming.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 18, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Digital portfolios allow more space to assess student learning

A Wisconsin principal suggests students gain the added benefit of exercising crucial digital and soft skills while giving their teachers more material to tailor personalized feedback.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Code-cracking puzzles are a gateway to higher math

Teaching the long history of ciphers, cryptography and code breaking expands students' ideas of how math fits into the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

4 steps to achieving districtwide technology equality

Kevin Ghost of Pennsylvania's Connellsville Area School District explains how a rural, 4,300-student district gave teachers and students a uniform experience in a 21st century learning environment.

By Kevin Ghost • Dec. 10, 2018

Videoconferencing can help ease teacher shortage pain, but is it enough?

"Beaming in" highly qualified or specialized teachers can aid low-income schools, but concerns persist that it's a Band-Aid for more systemic solutions.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 10, 2018

Virtual reality elevates student retention, synthesis

Not only does VR boost learning abilities, an expert says, but it's also becoming more affordable for schools.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Looking to reality TV can spice up blended learning PD

A new online resource taps into popular TV shows to help educators put themselves in students' shoes when developing blended learning lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

White House releases five-year STEM education strategy

The Trump administration's report stresses partnerships and digital literacy to make the U.S. "the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment."

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 5, 2018

Survey: Large gap between demand for computer science, schools actually teaching it

Teachers said reasons for the disconnect include a lack of funding and that computer science isn't tested like other subjects.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2018

New York City, Northern Virginia schools face mixed bag with Amazon HQ2

The company's split second headquarters is bound to bring investment and opportunity to both locations, but issues of overcrowding and affordability are among those giving stakeholders pause.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 4, 2018

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2018

This year's awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Education Dive: K-12 Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Weaving art into STEM benefits more creative students

STEAM lessons lean more toward hands-on learning, so students spend less time in lecture-styled settings and more on their own or with classmates.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Schools must ensure tech meets needs across range of disabilities

Schools and districts can leverage their buying power to insist that vendors design all products to meet requirements across a spectrum of student needs.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Local businesses make valuable allies in closing homework gap

In a rural Iowa district, downtown shops let students use their internet as a way to help bridge the digital divide along socioeconomic lines.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 21, 2018

Data taking center stage in efforts to rethink discipline

Using data to track behaviors allows educators to improve outcomes by identifying students who need more attention, as well as systemic issues.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2018

Students personalize learning platform protest with letter to Zuckerberg

High-schoolers from New York City contacted the Facebook CEO with concerns about Summit Learning and the data it's collecting.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 20, 2018

Will robots replace teachers in the future?

Andre Perry, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, argues that teachers cannot be replaced by robots. Others, however, disagree.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 15, 2018

Tech implementation must start with educators to maximize safe, ethical use

Short, online courses can give educators the professional development, training and support they need to effectively teach their students.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018

Amazon's HQ2 set for Virginia, NYC: What does it mean for schools?

The new headquarters could bring expanded STEM and career-and-technical ed opportunities, as well as a handful of logistical nightmares.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2018

Report: Schools investing in ed tech they don't use

Schools that don't properly use the apps they purchase won't see much impact on student outcomes, a report from BrightBytes finds.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 9, 2018

Badge system fuels school bus safety, efficiency efforts

The system, which can track when a student gets on or off a bus, was piloted at two dozen Houston schools in October and has since expanded district-wide.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 9, 2018

Schools embrace services aiming to modernize substitute teacher search

As the pool of substitutes declines, some districts are using data to predict when they'll be in the greatest demand.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2018

Amazon Future Engineer program expands STEM access to low-income students

The childhood-to-career program, announced Thursday, aims to inspire and train students to pursue computer science-related jobs.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 2, 2018

Video skills are a valuable gateway to digital literacy

Learning to use the equipment and produce content helps students view the media they consume through a more critical lens.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018