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

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

By K-12 Dive staff

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

Rural New Mexico school connectivity problems bigger than solutions

In rural districts like Quemado, a perfect storm of regulatory loopholes and no telecom competition make Internet connectivity nearly impossible.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

OECD partners with Northwest Evaluation Association for 2016 exam

With the new partnership, the two organizations are joining forces to help countries around the world continue to assess student performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Minecraft-themed coding tutorial unveiled ahead of Hour of Code

The free guide for students ages six and up aims to make learning the fundamentals of coding fun.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Pearson partnership includes students in digital curriculum design

A small team of New Jersey elementary students will give the ed giant feedback on what does or doesn't work in its SuccessMaker curriculum. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Districts seek better results with DIY tech approach

With some new software and system tools too expensive or unwieldy, some districts are now turning to in-house solutions.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms

The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Viral cell phone videos inspire dialogue over regulation

How and when students can use cell phones in schools varies, but are more guidelines needed as BYOD programs expand?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

OER called 'mixed blessing' for game-based learning

Will schools pay for digital games and learning if they can get Open Educational Resources for free?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Cost blocking many schools from high-speed internet

While progress has been made, the "E-rate and Infrastructure" report showed cost is still a barrier to high-speed internet access in many U.S. schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

Ed-tech advocacy group explores 'micro-credentials' for teachers

By and large, the survey found that most teachers weren't familiar with micro-credentials, most were also open to trying them out.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

At iNACOL symposium, dialogue about achievement metrics for blended classrooms

At this year's conference in Florida, 3,000 attendees focused on how to make blended learning work best for students and educators alike.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

With $32 million funding boost, Schoology poised to expand globally

The company plans to use the funds to take on competitors and grow beyond the 130 countries where it's currently utilized.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015

Turning one AL school around with interactive STEM education

One superintendent's embrace of STEM brought significant changes -- including a novel aquarium project -- to his district in under a year. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015

W Virginia ed leaders encourage 1:1 to disrupt digital inequity

State Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano wants a computer or tablet in the hands of every student in grades 3-12 by 2020.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

How did Chromebooks corner the K-12 market?

With 2.5 million Google-powered Chromebooks shipped to schools in the first half of 2015 alone, the device has surged in popularity for several reasons.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

What does the future hold for K-12 ed tech?

Education Dive's survey of over 150 administrators and teachers reveals challenges, priorities, and successes.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2015

Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015

CoSN survey: Affordability top barrier to school connectivity

A report on the Consortium for School Networking’s recent survey reveals the top reasons US schools don't have better Internet.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015

How Facebook's Sandberg says public schools can achieve equity

At Fortune’s Global Forum, the COO said tech is key to evening out socioeconomic disparity in public schools, specifically by measuring progress.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015

Library, IT department collaborations help boost ed tech success

In the age of the digital classroom, libraries and IT specialists should no longer operate as separate entities.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015

IDEA Public Schools reports success amid questions around data reporting

The IDEA Public Schools charter network claims a 100% college acceptance rate for all seniors since 2007.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015

BYOD policies show promise in rural schools

A new video from the Smarter Schools Project says that one rural school went from almost failing to thriving by embracing BYOD. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015