Free online resources increasingly popular as classroom supplements

Using free online resources can help teachers update their lesson plans, especially if textbooks don't align with new higher standards in their home states.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016

Arne Duncan talks legacy: 'Are we willing to hold ourselves accountable or not?'

In a conversation with Education Dive, the former education secretary opened up on ESSA, Common Core, his regrets, and the state of Chicago's schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 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 tale of three tech rollouts: Challenge and success in North Carolina

These districts' device deployments offer takeaways for administrators nationwide.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 22, 2016

North Carolina adopts cloud platform for statewide parental feedback

The state will now use K-12 Insight's 'Let's Talk' cloud platform to increase and ease communication between parents and school systems. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 21, 2016

South Florida schools experiment with zSpace virtual reality labs

Some South Florida classrooms are now using 3-D glasses and virtual reality software from zSpace to let students play and learn from manipulating 3-D models. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 21, 2016

Microsoft announces 'Education Edition' of Minecraft

The tech giant has also purchased MinecraftEdu as it prepares to launch a new ed-oriented version of the popular game this summer. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 20, 2016

Franken demands student privacy info from Google

In a new letter, the Minnesota senator formally requests that the tech giant's CEO provide information on its collection and use of student data.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 20, 2016

Study casts doubt on benefit of classroom observations

A new study published in the Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis says that teacher observation for the purpose of evaluation is flawed.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 20, 2016

Will 'teacher transformation centers' offset ESSA's new preparation guidelines?

In order to improve student outcomes by improving teacher quality, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $34.7 million dollars to create five 'teacher transformation centers.'

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 20, 2016

Washington district's Wi-Fi kiosks connect students outside school, engage parents

The state's Kent School District is using a program called STAR to engage communities while increasing student achievement with tech. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Hawaiian initiative teaches students about sustainable energy via STEM

Ka Hei, a statewide strategic program in Hawaii aimed at sustainable energy transitions in schools, has announced a partnership to use the Defined STEM curriculum statewide. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Encouraging a culture of risk-taking in the classroom

A New Jersey teacher writes for eSchoolNews that promoting a culture of risk-taking in the classroom can have benefits like an increased potential for social and academic growth.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Student privacy concerns hover over big data analytics

The technology within the AltSchool microschool startup network aggressively collects student data, and many are concerned over the trend's spread and ramifications for privacy.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

iOS updates bring classroom-specific changes to iPad

A preview of iOS 9.3 shows Apple is making a serious move to regain ed market share with multi-user support and other features.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

LEGO Education's WeDo 2.0 provides hands-on STEM learning

The robot-based learning system covers science, engineering, and coding skills for elementary school students.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

2016 predictions and higher ed's unbundling: The week's most-read education news

Don't get lost in the shuffle: Catch up on the latest online learning research and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2016

Maine virtual charter sees 25% of student body withdraw

Reps from for-profit K12 Inc, contracted as a curriculum provider, say the rate is normal for a new virtual charter.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

'Paper-free' days save schools money, boost tech engagement

One day every week, Georgia’s Kelly Mill Elementary cuts the use of paper and pencils, allowing students and teachers to gain experience with tech replacements.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Survey: Teachers want decision-making power over ed tech

TES Global and the Jefferson Education Accelerator found that a majority of teachers believe they should be the primary decision-maker regarding ed tech in the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

What's most pressing for K-12 tech leaders in 2016?

Two tech leaders weigh in on what they see as the biggest ed tech issues, developments, and trends confronting administrators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2016

Alabama pilot turns school buses into Wi-Fi hubs

The Decatur City Schools district in Alabama is aiming for 24/7 wireless connectivity for all students.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Will personalized learning spike in 2016?

Baltimore Superintendent S. Dallas Dance and other officials predict an increased focus on individualized learning on the heels of standardized test results.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

4 K-12 tech developments to keep an eye on in 2016

Industry investment hit an all-time high of $1.85 billion last year.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Coding gains traction in Chicago schools

The city is among the latest to push for the subject as a curriculum staple, though a reported 75% of students nationwide still never learn about coding in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Teacher involvement key to 1:1 device success

Empowering teachers and school staff to take ownership over tech initiatives can help them blossom, according to Hattiesburg Public School District's Dr. Will Deyamport.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016