Does Allovue's $1M funding round signal start of 'ed-financial-tech' space?

Allovue, a company that connects school bottom lines to student outcomes, has raised $1 million, possibly signaling the start of a new ed-financial-tech sector. 

By Allie Gross • June 10, 2015

Statistical data shows what does and doesn't work in ed reform

Dr. John Hattie, a professor and researcher at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, looks to the data to decide which reforms to keep and which to toss. 

By Allie Gross • June 9, 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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Georgia adds chief privacy officer to focus on student data

The position was required by a new student privacy law approved this year. 

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2015

Study: Sesame Street, 'the original MOOC,' preps children for ed success

A new report from the University of Maryland and Wellesley College finds that viewing the long-running show provides benefits on par with preschool.

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2015

Ed employment benefits and Uber CMU poaching: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on increased federal scrutiny of ITT, Sebastian Thrun's democratization vision for nanodegrees, and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2015

How a North Carolina district bounced back from a device crisis

Unlike Los Angeles, Guillford County has been able to turn around a bad 1:1 deployment experience.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015

Report: Huge demand, support for wireless in wake of E-rate changes

Data shows a 92% boost over last year in E-rate applications for discounted Wi-Fi equipment and services.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015

Code.org eyes CS expansion with 11 new partnerships

The partnerships, along with a new page of curated resources, are meant to spread access to computer science ed opportunities across K-12.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015

NYC ed dept replaces $95M rarely used data system

By contrast, the new system, created in-house, carries a price tag of about $6 million. 

By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 2015

Pennsylvania lawmakers push for stricter cyber school truancy accountability

The push is largely meant to uncover and address potentially abusive situations involving students with three or more days of unexcused absences.

By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2015

CareDox raises $900K to digitize school medical records

Formely known as MotherKnows, CareDox has raised a total of $4.9 million.

By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015

Florida district wades into privacy issues to target cyberbullying

Orange County school district in Florida hopes to curb bullying, both cyber and real, by monitoring students' social media profiles.

By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015

Khan Academy, College Board partner on free SAT practice tools

The study tools include four full-length practice tests, thousands of practice questions, interactive video lessons, and study tips.

By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015

Virginia district unveils free pre-K digital literacy tool

Footsteps2Brilliance hopes to increase literacy for the county's 4-year-olds and broaden access to lessons and tools.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

Districts turn to automated essay graders, but do they work?

Common Core requires literacy, and specifically writing education, to be folded into many subjects. Online essay graders help save time, but can they replace traditional teacher feedback?

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

'Non-threatening environment' for instructors key to BYOD success

Houston Independent School District's CTIO offered eCampus News several tips for successfully implementing BYOD programs. 

By Allie Gross • May 21, 2015

LMS increasingly important in K-12 as schools go digital

The programs centralize digital data and simplify the steps necessary to run a classroom. 

By Allie Gross • May 21, 2015

College Board and Code.org to address diversity in computer science

The duo will create instructional material, training, and funding for schools to add Exploring Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles courses. 

By Allie Gross • May 21, 2015

UK study finds connection between cell phone bans and higher test scores

The research shows that once cell phones were banned in British schools, test scores increased by 6.4% of a standard deviation. 

By Allie Gross • May 21, 2015

Zaption raises $1.5M in seed funding

The San Fransisco-based instructional video startup has also raised an additional $1 million via the U.S. Department of Education's Small Business Innovation Research grants. 

By Allie Gross • May 20, 2015

Harvard and nonprofit launch largest library of exceptional K-12 student work

The joint venture between the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Expeditionary Learning aims to help educators raise the bar on student achievement.

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

Professional development tapping into the power of ed apps

Schools and districts can save travel costs with apps that provide coaching videos and other visual feedback.

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

Survey reveals STEM and NGSS impact on schools

Educators and administrators detailed their challenges and priorities for the 2015 Business Report: National Survey STEM Education from IESD, Inc. and STEM Market Impact. 

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

ITT fraud charges and online course actors: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the importance of human connections in online courses and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2015

Possible hacking interrupts Minnesota state testing

Testing was previously halted last month due to connectivity issues. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015