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CoSN toolkit provides guide for superintendents to close digital equity gaps
CoSN CEO Keith Krueger says that, despite being concerned about digital equity, 70% of superintendents report that they aren't doing anything about it.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017 -
DACA, tech struggles and e-sports: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Rhode Island's approach to university-industry workforce development partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineCybersecurity 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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29% of teens report having cheated with devices
A June McAfee survey of students from the U.S., Australia, Canada and the U.K. found American students made up the highest portion reporting having cheated.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Cloud usage to grow 26% annually in ed through 2021
K-12 in particular has seen cloud usage grow alongside the influx of devices into daily learning due to its ability to increase access via productivity suites and virtual desktops.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Sensory rooms can improve special education comfort, engagement
Providing a safe space for special needs students can improve the school experience, but educators will need additional training to create individualized plans to use such a room in an effective and intentional way.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Cost remains broadband roadblock for many schools
A new survey from CoSN highlights broadband infrastructure challenges in the classroom and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Automation-proofing students requires more of schools, districts
College- and career-readiness isn't enough: The K-12 education system now faces the challenge of preparing students for fields that won't be automated via robotics and AI.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Cyberbullying concerns prompt cell phone restrictions at Maine middle school
The district will also make an app available for students, parents and teachers to report bullying.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Social media has a place in writing lessons
Micro-writing via a platform like Instagram or Twitter can provide a space for students to explain the meaning or significance behind a photo or concept, or to create an entire profile centered around a specific project.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Adaptive learning spending balloons to $41M since 2013
Some schools have developed workarounds using Google Forms and Google Sheets to deliver content to students based on how they respond to questions.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Survey: Teachers feeling more positive about the profession
As confidence in ed tech usage increases, educators are seeking more engagement from parents and more time to collaborate with colleagues.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2017 -
AI, analytics transforming guidance counselors' roles
New tools are making it easier not only to track and predict student performance for potential interventions, but also to monitor online activity for a variety of warning signs.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Setting a vision key to district success on new initiatives, solutions
Administrators must consider their goals, how to go about reaching them, who those goals are meant to serve, and why they're important.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017 -
California bill proposing creation of state-run STEM school draws fire, praise
Should states be in the business of creating and overseeing STEM schools?
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Opinion
Going beyond managing student information: A success story
Kevin Meyer, superintendent at Central Community High School District in Breese, IL, talks strategies for finding an effective student information system.
By Kevin Meyer • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Every Student Succeeds Act: What educators need to know
Check out our 5 must-read stories on the nation's new top K-12 law.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Twitter offers educators expanded horizons for PD, networking
Through hashtags like #edtechchat, educators can discuss a variety of hot topics, seek advice, share best practices, and build connections with peers across the nation and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Sponsored by Nureva
Joyful learning can happen anywhere – even in hallways
Educators at Northern Parkway Elementary wanted to create a collaborative learning area for all students – but space was limited. Discover their unlikely but ideal solution.
By Lavonne Boutcher • Aug. 28, 2017 -
GI Bill adjustments and ESSA: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on STEM instruction's educational and workforce benefits and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Data shows 80% of districts now using the cloud
The primary benefits are reportedly in efficiency and finances, with districts taking advantage of a variety of productivity and management tools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Kentucky ed collective addresses teacher training needs by developing own solutions
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative is creating online courses tailored to the needs of its rural communities.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Strengthening teacher-parent strategy can pay dividends
Aside from helping raise student engagement, better communication with parents can offer multiple benefits
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Research shows positive learning benefits of gaming
Despite some negatives, researchers have found that video games boost multitasking and learning ability by stimulating the brain's frontal lobe cognitive functioning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2017 -
NRF: 60% of back-to-school shopping money spent on electronics
Amid a rise in BYOD programs in K-12, 45% of parents told the National Retail Federation that they plan to purchase a laptop for their student's use, while 35% plan to buy a tablet.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Sponsored by Turnitin
Podcast: The Written Word
The Written Word investigates the integral role that writing plays in our society and examines the unique ways that the written word helps us to gain a greater understanding of the world around us.
Aug. 23, 2017
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