Virtual schools expanding in spite of issues

Allegations of mismanagement, poor learning outcomes and subpar graduation rates aren't slowing the space's growth.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

Growing focus on maker mindsets in STEM

With the National Week of Making coming in June, a growing number of federal resources can help educators incorporate making and STEM in curriculum.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

STEM

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Sesame Street, IBM teaming up on personalized pre-K initiative

Over three years, the new partnership will work to understand how natural language processing, data mining and pattern recognition offered by Watson can serve preschoolers.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

Will portfolio assessment gain prominence as digital tools simplify processes?

District Administration reports that a new set of digital tools are helping teachers evaluate school work in a more complete manner.

By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016

Tech, engineering take center stage in latest Nation's Report Card

The results mark the NAEP's first-ever national evaluation of tech and engineering literacy in the US, administered in 2014.

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

Silicon Valley K-8 schools will get new prefab modular classrooms

The classrooms are pre-verified by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools 

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

Higher ed partnerships critical to boost minority STEM participation

In honor of Global Maker Day, a look at a variety of new initiatives aiming to ignite a passion for STEM subjects among minority students.

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

Study: Computer science ed faces cybersecurity gap

A recent study found the U of Alabama's program to be the only of 121 to require a minimum of three cybersecurity courses for graduation.

By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016

Telepresence tech changing face of classroom observation

Remote observation platforms from vendors like Revolve Robotics can be particularly beneficial in special ed classrooms. 

By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016

Survey: Tech underperforming in most US classrooms

The Teachers’ Dream Classroom Survey from Edgenuity found most teachers report their schools aren't fully utilizing tech — to the detriment of students.

By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016

Is Google Fiber a broadband game-changer for inner-city, rural schools?

Three new Google Fiber programs may help bring access to affordable broadband service to schools that are still lacking.  

By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016

Former policymakers say data use key to classroom success under ESSA

In a USA Today op-ed, former NC Gov. Bev Perdue and former Washington AG Rob McKenna say using data will enable peak performance among schools and students.

By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016

E-Rate applications at $5.8 billion, but schools need more than funding

Despite $5.8 billion in federal E-Rate applications, many schools still are trying to overcome internet connectivity barriers. 

By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016

Survey: 65% of educators concerned about assessment quality

A new survey by Performance Matters found a majority of educators are planning to develop assessment for courses that states do not currently evaluate.

By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016

The difficult realities of implementing #CSforAll

Just how achievable is the White House Computer Science For All initiative (#CSForAll) for most states and districts?

By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016

Demand for tablets plummets globally; students prefer desktops, laptops

While the tablet's impact on learning was up for debate, many districts turned to the more affordable Chromebooks.

By Erin McIntyre • April 29, 2016

Partnerships help schools increase bandwidth

An ethernet-based communications provider, Lightpath, is helping some schools increase bandwidth and Internet connectivity with fiber networks.

By Erin McIntyre • April 29, 2016

Coalition of tech leaders writes Congress encouraging coding in classrooms

A powerful group of tech leaders issued an open letter to Congress asking for $250 million worth of federal funding to teach coding to all students.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

Student safety & welfare in a digital age

There have been few reports of security lapses in K-12 schools, but that doesn't mean student data privacy should be overlooked by school administrators and parents.

April 26, 2016

$30M goes to Amazon for K-12 e-book contract

A new contract worth $30 million between Amazon and New York City public schools means that the tech giant will be providing e-books to city students for the next three years.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

Computer science teaching necessitates a rethinking of math curriculum

The federal push for more coding in K-12 requires additional focus on critical thinking and reason in math instruction.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

Unique school models look to overhaul K-12 instruction

A panel at this year’s ASU GSV Summit in San Diego showcased new models of schools designed for project-based learning and self-directed goal-setting.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

I-Connect app aims to combat student inattention

The app is among a number of 'self-monitoring' technologies designed to help students, especially those with learning disabilities, learn to focus.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

LAUSD faces latest tech hurdle as student tracking system reaches $189M

On top of the massive spending thus far, maintenance costs for the system are expected to be $12 million per year from 2018–19 and on.

By Erin McIntyre • April 20, 2016

Can scannable badges simplify data privacy in K-12?

Clever has introduced a new way for students to log on to computers in K-12 classrooms without needing to memorize a complex password.

By Erin McIntyre • April 20, 2016