Randy Wilhelm talks OER challenges and solutions

In honor of OER week, Education Dive spoke with the OER expert and Knovation founder.

By Erin McIntyre • March 11, 2016

Same iPads cost different prices in different districts

A new study finds that disparities in iPad pricing exist, with out-of-the-box sticker prices ranging from a low of $367 to a high of $499 for different districts.

By Erin McIntyre • March 10, 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

A slow road towards modernizing Wi-Fi connections in US schools

2016 E-Rate applications are expected to cost around $5.8 billion, but that alone may not be enough.

By Erin McIntyre • March 10, 2016

In one West Virginia school, contests inspire e-learning

Over summer break and during snow days, students at West Virginia's Sherman Elementary School compete to win points by participating in e-learning contests.

By Erin McIntyre • March 9, 2016

Bringing computer science to all classrooms

TechCrunch reports on 1.8 million U.S. jobs that are expected to be unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates, saying that American students need more computer science education. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 7, 2016

Directory of blended learning aims to help districts, schools

In an op-ed, Julia Freeland Fisher, director of education research at the Clayton Christensen Institute, examines two strategies for adopting blended learning.

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

Creative approaches can make coding more fun, accessible

Four districts are taking innovative approaches to closing the subject's participation gap. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

3 things connected educators do differently

Administrators Jimmy Casas and Jeff Zoul can attest to the impact of Twitter, but they say there's also more to being 'connected' than employing social media tricks.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2016

Schools testing use of apps for parental notifications

BusBoss, which allows district personnel to provide information regarding bus stops, routes, and schedules, is partnering with Blackboard’s ParentLink app.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Proposal to count coding as foreign language passes Florida Senate

Should the state's House and Gov. Rick Scott approve the bill, computer science classes will count for foreign language credits in the state.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Tennessee district bounces back after testing breakdown

The Monroe County district's office has helped its schools and teachers maintain positivity in the wake of a statewide standardized testing snafu.  

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Chicago considers computer science as a graduation requirement

If the measure passes, the 2016-17 freshman class will have to take at least one computer science class.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

Funding expert Paula Love talks ESSA, tech expenses, opportunities

The school budget guru gives advice aimed at helping districts increase tech in their schools, with creative solutions about funding digital initiatives. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Bridging the homework gap with a new online toolkit

The kit includes ways for districts to increase connectivity through outreach to local businesses.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

State goals aim to foster support for computer science

More schools are accepting coding classes as a replacement for math or science credits, instead of considering computer science an elective. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Online tools gaining traction in recruiting, retaining top-tier teachers

A number of states are going digital to fill gaps amid ongoing teacher shortages.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

Schools weigh replacing phone lines with VoIP

Some school districts are cutting the cord on traditional phone services and opting for a more high-tech option that uses existing Internet connections. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

More ed leaders working to expand role of arts in STEM

In various springtime education conferences, ed leaders will lecture on the importance of blending art and science, and adding arts to STEM.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can districts increase teacher buy-in for new ed tech?

The CEOs of Jefferson Education Accelerator and LEAP Innovations say teachers and principals need to play a greater role in ed tech selection and purchasing.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can $4B best advance computer science education?

Focusing on teachers may give President Obama's 'Computer Science For All' the biggest impact as it seeks to boost the subject in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

California AG Harris unveils online toolkit to battle elementary truancy

The state's attorney general unveiled a new online toolkit designed to help elementary schools boost attendance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Statewide virtual school plan advances in Virginia

Legislation that would create a statewide virtual school has passed the state's House of Delegates. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

NewSchools Ignite tackles secondary math in latest grant competition

The 'no strings attached' grants offer significant opportunities to ed tech startups — but can they produce a solution that will help close math gaps?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2016

Google to shut down Play for Education in March

The tech giant has quietly decided to end the service, effective March 14.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Measuring the costs and benefits of new ed tech

Schools and districts must consider a number of factors before taking leaps into the digital space.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016