Librarians can play central role in creating 'Future Ready' schools

The Alliance for Excellent Education leads the Future Ready Schools movement and has a special framework for where librarians fit into school change.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016

Making 'CS for All' include students with disabilities

The A. Harry Moore School of New Jersey City University celebrated Computer Science Education Week this year with a coding carnival that featured universal design principles.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016

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Cybersecurity 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.

By K-12 Dive staff

Chicago school transforms student engagement with personalized learning

Joseph Lovett Elementary School has seen a range of benefits from a shift toward personalized learning, including better student engagement, behavior and academic performance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon

District Administration sees super-thin tablet and notebook screens and Internet of Things connectivity growing in 2017 and beyond.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Ed tech vendor website audit finds widespread vulnerabilities

Common Sense Media examined more than 1,200 vendor sites, finding 49% did not protect their data with encryption and some only did in states that mandate it.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Microsoft offers teachers ways to 'hack' the classroom

Its second annual Hack the Classroom two-hour event is available online for streaming through Dec. 20, and Hacking STEM provides monthly education tips for teachers to integrate technology.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016

Google data center creates boon for Oklahoma district

A massive data center in Pryor, OK, may not have brought thousands of jobs to the small town, but it has brought money and active volunteers to benefit local schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Implementing CBE requires focus on measurable competencies, communication

While schools consider new competency-based education programs, it is important to make a distinction between the education process and the learning priorities.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Middle schoolers learning digital citizenship from U of Michigan students

Master’s degree students studying education at the university learn about ed tech while also teaching middle school students how to responsibly engage online.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Computer science education expands with new AP courses

Hour of Code events introduce 100 million kids to computer science in a week, but schools are going beyond that with year-long courses, including new Advanced Placement options.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Florida districts partner to improve STEM PD

The Hillsborough and Polk County Public Schools received a three-year, $4.5 million Math-Science Partnership Grant in 2014 from the state's Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week

Project Lead the Way President and CEO Vince Bertram and Verizon Foundation Director of Education Justina Nixon-Saintil argue students need long-term, high-quality learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Elementary schools face tough decisions on cell phone use

As a growing share of elementary students get their own cell phones, schools have to decide whether to allow them and where to draw the line.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Two federal agencies expand computer science efforts

As part of Computer Science Education Week, the White House announced efforts to expand access to and quality of computer science education in the nation’s K-12 schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016

Math game's coaching helps students embrace growth mindset

In an experiment with more than 5,000 students, Motion Math found mindset coaching improved persistence, engagement, mastery and student approach to challenge.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016

uberSTEM Education: A Love Story

Sponsored Content By This is a love note – a love note to education, including the educators, principals and administrators who make it possible. These individuals are working hard to provide students with education that will help them face a rapidly-changi...

By Woodie Flowers, distinguished advisor to FIRST® and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at MIT • Dec. 6, 2016

Challenges persist when gamifying education

Determining how to use gaming elements and to what extent remains a hurdle to unlocking its full potential for many.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 5, 2016

Should student sleep patterns be considered when planning 1:1 devices?

A meta-analysis of 20 recent studies about device use and sleep quantity, quality and daytime sleepiness reveals cause for concern when it comes to sending devices home with students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Survey: Classroom tech boosts fun, learning

A survey of 20,000 students and teachers by Quizlet asked participants what they think about technology in and out of the classroom, finding differences by age group and role.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Makerspaces create incentives for English learners

The maker movement has created a new strategy to engage students in STEM projects, and educators are finding it is also a way to improve language proficiency for ELLs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Superintendents find new ways to network nationwide

Administrators no longer need to wait for conferences to have meaningful networking opportunities with their peers in other districts — apps, school tours and new member associations can help.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Market report details K-3 math purchasing habits by district

New research from Noodle Markets highlights which K-3 math curriculum products were tied to the greatest student achievement at specific income levels.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

School leaders share tips for becoming 'Future Ready'

Three administrators from Massachusetts and Rhode Island discuss leadership strategies for building schools for the 21st century that support teacher innovation and student success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Students of all ages have trouble assessing online content for validity

Stanford researchers developed tasks for 7,800 students in 12 states, finding even though students grow up as “digital natives,” they can't accurately determine quality content.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Common PD pitfalls can be avoided with planning, personalization

Dianne Pappafotopoulos, the instructional technology specialist at Massachusetts' Dover Sherborn Public Schools, offers tips to improve tech-based professional development.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016