National Week of Making reflects trend toward makerspaces

Schools across the country now feature dedicated spaces where kids can create and innovate, learning how to think and act like working scientists and engineers.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

St. Paul School District social media policy clarifies expectations

The district's policy expects employees to be respectful and professional in all online postings, even those on their personal pages.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Oracle pledges additional $3M to draw more girls to STEM

The corporation previously committed $200 million to support the White House’s Computer Science for All initiative.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

$245M in E-Rate funds went unclaimed in 2014

Schools and libraries in 30 states left millions of dollars on the table, with those on the West Coast failing to collect more than a quarter of available funds.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

Ed Dept guidelines and lessons learned: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how efforts to ease freshmen's transition can improve outcomes and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2016

Gamification makes some headway in K-12 classrooms

The use of digital learning games in schools has grown rapidly in the last five years, especially at the elementary level, showing teachers are coming around to the learning benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

States consider legislation over student data privacy

As districts turn to more third-party vendors to handle a number of services, states are considering student data that may not be defined as an educational record under privacy laws.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

LightSail adaptive reading program combats summer slide

Johns Hopkins University researchers found significant positive outcomes for students using the SummerSail program, not only combating summer slide but helping students progress.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 16, 2016

Swift Playgrounds to teach kids to code on the iPad

The new program set to launch with iOS 10 gives students the opportunity to learn the tech giant's programming language.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 16, 2016

Districts consider device programs as equity tools

Educators agree on the importance of children reaching a comfort level with technology, as it's now necessary for giving students experience that will help prepare them for the workforce.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 16, 2016

California plays catch-up on computer science ed

The home of Silicon Valley has work to do when it comes to K-12 computer science, but advocates are gaining ground in expanding classes and professional development.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 15, 2016

File backups, cloud storage can minimize ransomware's impact

The rise in ransomware attacks on schools means many will have to deal with it eventually, and preparing with proper storage protocols can help in an emergency.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 13, 2016

Transformative approaches and LAUSD: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on North Carolina's proposal to re-silo math instruction and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2016

Half of teachers comfortable with tech, but most use it for testing

Education Week's Technology Counts report finds only a minority use tech for interactive or collaborative activities.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

As schools handle more student data, parent engagement is a must

Parents may not trust the safety of the personally identifiable information increasingly collected by schools, so educators must highlight privacy and security.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

Alternatives to PARCC and Smarter Balanced cost states millions

States dropping out of the two main Common Core testing consortia have been forced to fund the development of new exams, many of which have come with their own tech glitches.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

Despite poor performance, virtual schools see popularity rise

The number of full-time virtual schools in the K-12 sector has grown since 2012, along with the number of students enrolled, but outcomes are low.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

South Carolina district paid $8,000 for ransomed data's return

Horry County Schools became one of the many victims of ransomware earlier this year when hackers encrypted its data and demanded payment in bitcoin to unlock it.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 9, 2016

Teachers to focus on tech tools in summer PD

A new study from Front Row Education found more than 40% of K-8 teachers will spend 20 or more hours on professional development this summer, with many focusing on ed tech.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 8, 2016

North Carolina district provides blueprint for using music to teach STEM

A Chromebook-based recording studio program called Soundtrap is being used in conjunction with a customized curriculum to boost STEM engagement.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2016

Stackable credentials, ed tech purchasing advice: The week's most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Catch up on Pearson's 30-institution partnership and more here!

By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2016

Farm Bill Broadband Loans a little-known rural K-12 connectivity option

The Farm Bill Broadband Loans and Loan Guarantees program can help rural classrooms obtain high-speed connections.

By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016

How is the Internet of Things impacting schools?

More K-12 IT professionals are paying attention to how increasingly connected devices can help in areas ranging from learning to sustainability.

By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016

Consider these 2 pieces of advice while making ed tech purchases

Two K-12 IT thought leaders share tips for schools considering tech for the next academic year.

By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2016

New Mexico hackathon provides template for Native STEM engagement

The first Native Youth My Brother’s Keeper Hackathon saw students produce several games and apps, with many focused around Native representation.

By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016