PARCC, Smarter Balanced test use dropped to 20 states in 2016

When Common Core was introduced in 2009, nearly every state had a hand in developing the standards, and in 2011, 45 states planned to use new assessments.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 2016

Avoiding logistical nightmares with iPad, Chromebook charging carts

Getting carts to the right classrooms at the right times, with devices fully charged, can be a struggle for schools without 1:1 programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 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

All-in-one LMS platform boosts teacher efficiency in Georgia district

DeKalb County School District, Georgia’s third largest, wanted a single system that covered instruction and assessment, finding major benefits from itslearning.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2016

Mobile makerspace coming to Baltimore

Open Works Mobile will be the city’s first to offer "STEM to Maker" education opportunities for K-12 students in their neighborhoods.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 12, 2016

Google for Education team more excited than threatened by Amazon Inspire

In a conversation with EdSurge On Air at ISTE 2016, Jonathan Rochelle and Jaime Casap said Amazon’s foray into the space is a welcome attempt at expanding OER.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 12, 2016

67% of school IT solutions now delivered through the cloud

CDW-G survey results show a jump in the portion of IT solutions delivered either in part or in full through the cloud, with 67% in May 2016, up from 42% in 2014 despite security risks.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 11, 2016

How Twitter can be used as a tool for professional learning

Twitter-savvy educators also recommend being open to polite disagreement in online professional learning community conversations,

By Tara García Mathewson • July 11, 2016

ISTE 2016: What you need to know from the K-12 tech extravaganza

From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's convention in Denver.

By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2016

3 ways VR is poised to reshape learning [ISTE 2016]

The increasing affordability of headsets and growing familiarity with producing content in the medium will likely speed classroom adoption in coming years.

By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2016

Schools innovate to increase equity in the digital age

With home internet access becoming increasingly important for students to be able to finish homework, some schools are getting creative to meet the needs of those without.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2016

NMC and CoSN to release new K12 Horizon Report

The annual report looks ahead at the five-year horizon for schools to identify what tech is poised to drive major changes, what challenges exist and how to overcome them.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2016

7 ed tech tools to note from ISTE 2016

From programmable STEM robots to powerful adaptive, personalization and analytics platforms, you'll want to keep an eye on these classroom tools.

By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2016

Vast majority of educators, admins say districts need more ed tech training

While 86% of respondents in a recent survey said their districts need more ed tech training, 75% said this type of professional development would be a priority this year.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2016

Des Plaines CTO offers tips on helping teachers embrace innovation

Innovation requires risk-taking and some teachers are hesitant or even opposed to that, but administrators can employ five key strategies to get teachers on board.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2016

District tech chiefs share 4 device deployment pitfalls [ISTE 2016]

A panel of California K-12 IT administrators talked about their own experiences with 1:1 device rollouts, suggesting a number of solutions for their peers.

By Roger Riddell • July 5, 2016

Meeting student needs takes more than in-school broadband

Schools are expanding Wi-Fi connection points, giving students access to the school network on their buses or even in their homes, using E-Rate funding and addressing the equity gap.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 5, 2016

How to determine whether ed tech is effective

With education technology purchases way up in schools, teachers and administrators have to consider when the purchases are a waste of money or truly helping students learn.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2016

Demands on school CTOs are changing

Technology evolution and the modern needs of students and teachers has changed the traditional role of the chief technology officer in important ways.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2016

Tuesday at ISTE 2016: 21st Century administrators and 1:1 best practices

While the announcements slowed, the day still saw new cloud adoption research from CDW-G, new stats on professional learning from SIIA and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2016

Amazon, Google unveil new education tools

The newly-released Amazon Inspire allows teachers to create, peer-review and share resources, while Google EDU now offers apps for virtual reality, screencasting and quizzes.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 28, 2016

Monday at ISTE 2016: Michio Kaku, new ISTE standards, and VR

Catch up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from HMH, Pearson, Samsung & more.

By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2016

Smithsonian Learning Lab launches after 5 years in development

Teachers can now access multimedia resources from the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access through an easier-to-navigate, free Learning Lab website.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 27, 2016

Benefits of next-generation firewalls extend beyond blocking traffic

Schools that have updated to next-generation firewalls have consolidated services into a single platform, increased cybersecurity and gained a more powerful processing system.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 27, 2016

Fisher, makers and for-profits: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools' efforts to stay open and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2016

Professional development, training key to ed tech success

The quality of tech-focused professional development varies across districts, as some focus on giving teachers the support they need and others struggle to do the same.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2016