Technology

2 plans that can help protect your school district from a ransomware attack

Learn the actions to take to defend against ransomware and meet cyber insurance MFA requirements.

May 16, 2022

Teachers say live instruction better for mitigating learning loss

A GAO report examines approaches teachers say most helped students in SY 2020-21. The findings could offer insights for future emergencies.

By Kara Arundel • May 11, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Ed Tech

Nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic necessitated a seismic shift in the ed tech landscape nationwide, schools are continuing to adjust to and adapt. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.

By K-12 Dive staff

White House eyes digital divide with discount for low-income families

Almost 40% of American households will be eligible for subsidies lowering internet costs to no more than $30 a month under the $14.2 billion program. 

By Anna Merod • May 10, 2022

Study: VR better than video for student performance, engagement

Experts find the results of European research on middle schoolers hopeful for educators looking to bring the metaverse into schools.

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2022

LAUSD makes 'historic' $50M investment to address digital divide

Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said internet access is a “civil right” when he announced a districtwide connectivity program.

By Anna Merod • May 6, 2022

Report examines how tech can improve school-family engagement

Strategies adopted by districts nationwide during the pandemic highlighted the pros and cons of shifting to more tech-driven communication strategies.

By Anna Merod • May 4, 2022

FCC opens third and likely final round of funding to address homework gap

Schools stepped up to fix gaps in home internet access during the pandemic. Now, ed advocates wonder about long-term solutions.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2022

'Scalpel, please': Students practice robotics, get taste of medical careers

Utah students used a robotic tool that helps doctors perform surgeries at a nearby hospital, revealing their excitement in emerging medical careers. 

By Anna Merod • April 27, 2022

Emerging tools can help make student-teacher relationships stronger than ever

A former superintendent writes that some classroom tech can free educators' time from logistics and rote grading to allow more face time with students.

By Robert Avossa • April 19, 2022

5 best practices Baltimore schools learned from a 2020 ransomware attack

District IT leaders say it's key to collaborate with local partners when recovering and responding to a cyberattack.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 2022

4 lessons from ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide

Two school systems share how their pandemic experiences still drive efforts to connect all students to reliable, high-speed internet and virtual engagement.

By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2022

The role of technology in personalized learning

Today's technology has merely added the fuel personalized learning needed to move into the mainstream.

April 11, 2022

Top 3 tips in making intentional technology purchases for better ROI

Gain insight to ensure the next educational technology purchase is made purposefully.

April 4, 2022

Connected classrooms built on the cloud

For this school year and beyond, District IT teams are equipped with tool kits of IoT and technology that create more connected classrooms and power the best learning experiences for all.

April 4, 2022

Data breach exposes 820K New York City students' information

A cyberattack on vendor Illuminate Education exposed information that legally should have been encrypted, the NYC Department of Education said.

By Anna Merod • March 31, 2022

3 ways podcasting can strengthen core academic skills

From helping students find a voice to improving their writing skills, the popular audio format can be a powerful curricular supplement.

By Lauren Barack • March 30, 2022

Should schools invest in the metaverse?

K-12 gaming experts say districts could get left behind if they don't integrate related tech into curricula to facilitate virtual trips, AR projections and more.

By Anna Merod • March 30, 2022

Un-complicating cybersecurity: 3 ways to teach students about cybersecurity

It’s important to teach kids about cybersecurity. Here’s how to make it fun & easy to understand.

March 28, 2022

We want to hear about your school district's rising leaders

For a second year, K-12 Dive's Rising Leaders is looking for trailblazing assistant principals and district leaders to spotlight.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2022

What's the best way to communicate about a school cyberattack?

Preparation before, during and after a cyber incident is critical to building trust with a school’s community when a crisis occurs.

By Anna Merod • March 24, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

March 22, 2022

Districts dig into data seeking solutions for inequity

'Data rich but analytics poor' districts should build capacity to investigate root causes of problems and find potential solutions, experts advise.

By Kara Arundel • March 21, 2022

Connecting accessibility, third-party curriculum and student success

School districts must carefully vet digital resources to ensure IDEA compliance, two learning accessibility advocates write.

By Mary Rice and Raymond Rose • March 16, 2022

NAGB intends to remotely administer NAEP after pandemic's 'sobering lessons'

Following "serious internal examination," changes to the Nation's Report Card could include the use of artificial intelligence to score written responses.

By Naaz Modan • March 15, 2022

GAO recommends minimizing virtual charter schools' management risks

With virtual charter enrollment on the rise, school systems should examine lower assessment participation rates, among other recommendations.

By Kara Arundel • March 15, 2022