Learning Accelorator invests $2M in open educational resources

The funds will go to 10 companies that have until summer to create open ed prototypes. 

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Discovery Education and Intel Security release cyberethics module

The new offering is part of the Intel Security Digital Safety Program, which aims to teach students about making smart decisions online.

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Common Sense Education launches digital literacy platform

Digital Compass teaches students in grades 6-9 skills relating to cyberbullying, security, and ethical behavior.  

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

LAUSD to Apple: We want a refund on iPads

The Los Angeles Unified School District says it won't pay another dollar for Pearson curriculum included in its failed 1:1 iPad deployment.

By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2015

Poll: Californians value arts, math, and science over tech

An eye-opening 49% of respondents to the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times survey said increased funding for math, science, and technology will have the most positive impact.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Online PD focused on SPED training

Scenario Learning has launched its Exceptional Child Online Professional Development System.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

For-profits and LinkedIn's lynda deal: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the U.S. Department of Education's latest guidance for ed tech providers and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015

Research: Social robots good for engaging autistic students

Though RoboKind's research is still in preliminary phases, the results so far for its robot, 'Milo,' are promising.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

US Dept of Ed issues new ed tech guidance

The guide, created by educators and researchers, was written for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs wanting to work on education endeavors.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

Amplify troubles highlight bigger disconnects in push to digitize education

NewsCorp's $1 billion investment in its educational vision has faced a number of hurdles and failures.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

Educents announces $2.9M seed funding round

The money will be used to expand the startup's ed materials marketplace

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Innovative educators awarded $110K from Canvas

The money specifically went to educators who had creative ideas around the integration of technology into classrooms.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

HP, Knewton partner to personalize print

The companies are offering a seamless option between digital and printed lessons. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

Iowa districts experiment with school bus WiFi

The 'mobile hotspots' are an attempt to give students a head start on their homework. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

Common pitfalls of ed tech startups

Geddit, Taught It, and MommaZoo are three examples of now-shuttered startups spotlighted by EdSurge.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

Bublish and Edmodo partner on Author Connect service

A Bublish-created app, which will be available next school year, will allow classrooms to schedule virtual visits with authors. 

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

myON joins forces with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The digital literacy platform's latest partnership brings four more K-12 subscription packages.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Bridg-it seeks to streamline school safety with anti-bullying solution

Among the solution's features are confidential reporting and a comprehensive resource center to address a variety of situations.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2015

Online accessibility a challenge for K-12 districts

Administrators struggle to make sure online lessons are accessible for students with disabilities. 

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Blackboard and Apollo face declines: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on graduates' satisfaction with Capella's competency-based model and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2015

E-rate program scales back funds for landlines

Landlines are being increasingly replaced in schools with Internet-based phones.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Report: Idaho wasted millions on Pearson management system

A new state performance evaluation finds that former state schools Superintendent Tom Luna pushed Schoolnet, despite multiple warnings that the Pearson product wouldn't work.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

New NYC accelerator offering $170K to 10 ed tech startups

The EDGE Edtech accelerator promises to connect those accepted with access to a who's who of mentors, extensive services, and exposure to investors.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2015

Will Google take the lead in teaching kids to code?

It's been almost nine months since the tech giant's CS First afterschool and summer coding initiative launched.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Blackboard still losing market share in higher ed

The company’s learning management system market share has fallen to 44% while Instructure continues its gains.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015