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U-Mich prof: Student data fears miss the point
Susan Dynarski proposes different legislation that will still allow for the collection and use of helpful data.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2015 -
Digital learning raises questions about the future of teachers
English teacher Michael Godsey writes about digitial education trends and what they say about the future of the teaching profession.
By Allie Gross • June 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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AFT launches $500K tech ed initiative
The effort will fund career and technical education in New York City and four affiliate cities.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2015 -
Privacy concerns accompany Periscope's classroom appeal
The live-streaming mobile app is gaining traction in some ed circles, but could issues surrounding the appropriateness of its use derail its potential?
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2015 -
Kentucky cooperative brings affordable tech to 19 Appalachian districts
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) member districts work together to buy tech that would be cost-prohibitive if purchased independently.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2015 -
Microsoft Office 365 and Edsby join forces
The social network-themed LMS will now feature one-click access for Office 365-authenticated users.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2015 -
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 -
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
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