Cities take innovative approaches to launch K-12 computer science

Making K-12 computer science initiatives work requires dialing in everything from teacher training to curriculum design.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 26, 2015

Will wearable tech become a classroom mainstay?

Declining costs mean emerging wearable technology is now more accessible than ever.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015

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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

New teacher exams raise questions of cheating

Some companies have begun providing services to help teachers pass certification and evaluation assessments.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015

STEM growth bolstered by increasing public, Congressional support

New legislation intended to boost computer science and other tech fields is expected to place further emphasis on STEM in the classroom.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015

Pearson stocks fall 16% after earnings dip

The education materials provider saw sales decline, in part thanks to lower US community college enrollment.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015

California administrator shares advice on avoiding 1:1 speed bumps

Tustin Unified School District's Robert Craven has overseen the rollout of five separate 1:1 deployments.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015

Privacy breaches reveal much-needed lessons for districts

More schools and districts are facing data breaches, highlighting a lack of planning and a need to improve training.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015

5 ways school leaders can make the most of Twitter

Many administrators are still struggling to get a handle on the social media platform.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015

Pairing video, Google Forms offers interactive learning model

Kelly Grotrian, a social studies teacher in New Jersey, is experimenting with a new take on document-based questions.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015

What are the nation's most innovative K-12 schools?

Noodle's Innovative Schools report identifies the 41 most innovative public, private, and charter schools in the US.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015

Making the most of district websites requires an innovative approach

Districts must now design their websites to perform on multiple devices, and some are turning to more innovative, open-source approaches.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Pennsylvania bills would allow student tech opt-outs in certain situations

Two proposals would require districts to inform parents when tech is used that doesn’t meet student data privacy protection requirements.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Boise ISD and KIPP Chicago among new Alma clientele

The student information and learning management system has tripled its customer base with its latest expansion, serving students in 37 states.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Getting children kindergarten-ready in ultra-rural regions

Waterford Institute's new technology is providing cloud-based reading curricula for children living in rural areas without Internet connections or electricity.

Oct. 20, 2015

Why K-12 should leverage higher ed for STEM instruction

Professor James Dorward shares lessons from Utah State University’s GEAR UP program.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Could Windows 10 imperil student data privacy?

Changes in the latest version of Microsoft's operating system have raised questions about the company’s commitment to privacy.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

AltSchool gains more proponents — and critics — with Brooklyn expansion

The Mark Zuckerberg-backed private school combines technology and freeform learning.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Ohio district finds success with blended Common Core approach

Worthington City Schools has implemented the new standards with a mix of online instruction and activities and a student-driven approach.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

North Carolina district pays for parent engagement

Guilford County Schools offers some parents cash in return for participating in certain volunteer activities.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

New e-book provides guide for ed tech procurement

The free resource was developed by LearnBop in collaboration with Howard-Winneshiek (IA) Superintendent John Carver.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

Network attached storage offers schools secure, cheap data alternative

The systems, which have been refined over older models, offer an alternative to insecure USB drives and other options.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

New tech requires hands-on PD approach

Lamar University professor George Saltsman argues for a “go and show” model of professional development.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

Microsoft to expand classroom coding program

The company added 11 Washington state schools to its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools initiative.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

New Jersey sees unique collaboration between schools, industry

High-tech manufacturing jobs are plentiful, and industry experts are working with schools to fill the skills gap necessary for them.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

How useful is Twitter in building teacher networks?

Some experts remain on the fence as to how big the platform's classroom impact really is.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015