Tennessee district's Nicaragua project a lesson in innovation

Students were challenged by a local business to fully design and execute a project to help feed a village, and the results were positive for all involved.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

Learning games have Ed Dept's attention, but is it warranted?

Many games showcased at last week's 2015 ED Games Expo, co-hosted with the Entertainment Software Association, were initially backed by federal grants. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

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

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TeachCS aims to boost teachers' computer science skills

The platform is designed to broaden and deepen computer science knowledge among high school educators lacking a background in the field.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015

King's challenges, ESSA, and Hour of Code: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the student privacy allegations against Google and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2015

Apple CEO Cook disparages Chromebooks, calling them 'test machines'

Cook tells Buzzfeed News that Apple wants a "whole solution" that goes beyond testing and offers engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 10, 2015

Report: Chromebooks continue K-12 reign, but Microsoft planning comeback

A new report from Futuresource Consulting shows Chromebooks have edged up into 51% of K-12 market sales.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 10, 2015

$25M ed tech fund aims to benefit low-income NY students with tech

The Robin Hood Education + Technology Fund will be directed by Clayton Christensen Institute co-founder and blended learning advocate Michael B. Horn.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

Is it the right device? Depends on the classroom

According to ed tech expert Kathy Schrock, the right device varies by grade level — and product continuity isn't so important.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

How can your school participate in the Hour of Code?

Participating in Computer Science Education Week at your school or district is easier than you might expect.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Noodle Markets aims for more informed ed tech procurement with new marketplace

Former Pearson exec Nicole Neal will head the venture, described as a 'one-stop source of comprehensive information about the vast array of paid and free educational tools.'

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Pennsylvania virtual charter shutters one week after laying off staff

A reported 540 students in grades K-8 have been left in the lurch by the closure of six connected learning centers.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Is taking it slow the best approach to digital rollouts?

Instead of going all-in with blended learning, some classrooms are adopting a once-a-week approach to ease the transition.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Culatta stepping down as Ed Dept's director of ed tech

Richard Culatta is heading back to Rhode Island, leaving a legacy that includes the Future Ready superintendent network and increased federal support for OER.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2015

Is Google spying on students?

An FTC complaint from the Electronic Frontier Foundation alleges student privacy violations, but Google says it remains in compliance with the law.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

NCLB no more: House passes Every Student Succeeds Act

The House of Representatives was seen as the last real hurdle in passing the rewrite of No Child Left Behind.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2015

Survey examines barriers to evaluating, purchasing ed tech

A new study from nonprofit Digital Promise measured the success of ed tech pilots in classrooms.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015

Alabama district considers abandoning textbooks with all-digital plan

If the plan wins over the Decatur City school board, textbook-based lessons could be eliminated from the district's classrooms by 2018.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015

Fierce competition for enrollment, retention sees district turn to customer service

It’s timeless, classic, and proven: Good customer service goes a long way, even in today’s public schools — and even farther when combined with smart technology. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015

Survey: Tech use up significantly in K-8 classrooms

A stunning 80% of teachers surveyed in the new report said that they plan to increase their use of tech in the classroom next year.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015

New measurements promote efficacy of personalized learning

PLPs are gaining the interest of parties ranging from the Gates Foundation to Facebook.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015

ASCD resource to provide monthly PD packs

The organization's new myTeachSource service is available for free to all ASCD members, and $29 annually for non-members.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015

At California virtual charter chain, long struggle leads to union victory for teachers

Teachers at the California Virtual Academies have unionized, joining the 16% of California charters that have done so, compared to just 7% nationally. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 24, 2015

Digital STEM curriculum helps Pasadena USD meet Next Gen Science Standards

The district is using the ready-made STEMScope curriculum in 24 schools to specifically support NGSS standards.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

For some rural districts, E-rate program hugely successful

In districts like Mississippi's Calhoun County, the federal program has brought schools high-speed connections at significant discounts.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

California district offers annual $500 PD bonus

San Joaquin Valley superintendent Edward Gonzalez offers the professional development funding to teachers and select other district staff.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015