Is community buy-in essential for the success of innovative schools?

Parent outreach and engagement can support school models that break the mold.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 1, 2015

Custom learning management systems offer benefits

But building them out can be time-consuming, expensive, and glitchy.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 1, 2015

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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

AltSchool proposes new location in Chicago

The school has already implemented its innovative model at locations in New York and California.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 1, 2015

Tennessee, Apple team up on digital learning

The Digital Learning Project will offer students, parents, and teachers access to open digital education tools.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 1, 2015

College Board expands SAT access with launch of practice app

Available for iOS devices, with an Android version on the way, the new app is College Board's latest move to expand higher ed access.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 30, 2015

Study: Parents support using data in education

But they remain concerned about student privacy and are cautious about who gets to use the data.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 30, 2015

How one Massachusetts school overhauled vocational programs

Monty Tech Principal Sheila Harrity has bolstered school-business partnerships and added opportunities for real-world certifications and college credit.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 30, 2015

Schools pilot Google's Cardboard system

The system, which Education Dive previewed earlier this year, offers students virtual tours of landmarks in foreign countries and more.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015

Long Beach launches personalized learning program for teachers

The district will begin offering the 'myPD' platform to help teachers craft individualized learning plans for improvement.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015

Teachers reluctant to adopt social media in the classroom

A survey of US educators from the University of Phoenix College of Education reveals just 13% use social media as a teaching tool.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015

Kentucky expands high-speed Internet to all schools

All 173 schools in the state will now have access thanks to a partnership between the state and AT&T.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015

Wyoming developing student social media privacy law

The law would prevent school districts from accessing students' non-district-affiliated social media accounts.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015

College Board and low-income high-achievers: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on ways to incorporate play into innovative instruction and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2015

Congress introduces legislation to close digital divides

A bipartisan bill was introduced to the House calling for a study of the homework gap and support for pilot programs to close it.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015

Do online ELL tests offer a better measure of ability?

Two new computer-based ELL tests are debuting this year, raising educators’ hopes of a better assessment.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015

As cost decreases, more districts gain easy-access data systems

In the past, districts have opted to store data in cheaper archival systems.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015

5 ways schools can prepare for medical emergencies

We took a look at the barriers to preparing for urgent medical situations — and how to fix them.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015

North Carolina's digital learning plan takes data-driven approach

The plan is the result of a combination of state laws and increasing pressure to change the way education is practiced.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015

Tech transforms parent-teacher communications

Digital platforms offer new ways to engage parents, but research suggests the use of multiple avenues, including in-person, text, and digital tools.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015

Versal goes mobile

While not in app form just yet, the company's course creation platform is now optimized for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2015

Zuckerberg invests $5M in MasteryConnect

The personalized learning startup builds tools for teachers to design personalized learning plans and track students progress.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 23, 2015

Districts take innovative approaches to boosting graduation

More districts are providing early access to college-level courses and real world job experiences and thinking outside the traditional school model.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 23, 2015

How long should students spend on computers?

As blended learning grows in popularity, parents, teachers, and experts differ somewhat on how much time students should spend on computers.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 22, 2015

Tech-focused PD must look beyond simple device training

Teacher trainer Tom Daccord says the real challenge isn’t learning how to use devices, it’s knowing how those tools fit into pedagogy.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 22, 2015

Survey: Parents lack understanding of state, federal privacy laws

But they also support some uses of data in instruction, especially concerning academic performance.

By Kate Schimel • Sept. 22, 2015