Ed Dept's Culatta: Tech must do more than digitize the traditional [ISTE 2015]

The department is rolling out a new tool to spread the word about what's working nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015

Arizona board of ed, superintendent await judge's decision

The state board of education has asked a county court to toss out a lawsuit that would fortify the state superintendent’s power fire board staffers.

By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015

California school district launches college-oriented summer classes

In an effort to ease the transition to high school, Napa Valley is launching a summer academy for rising ninth graders.

By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015

Amplify likely to end tablets for schools program

After a troubled rollout, the company has quietly discontinued new orders from its supplier.

By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015

Despite food vendor's fraud lawsuit, DC schools likely to move ahead with $32M contract

The DC city council is looking to renew the controversial contract in order to prevent service disruption.

By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015

Computer science courses gain importance in state graduation requirements

In response to growing demand for computer jobs, more states are offering students opportunities to fill their graduation requirements with computer science courses.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

What's the future of iPads in schools?

The debacle in Los Angeles and changing technologies have shifted focus from the once-popular device.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

Cincinnati expands blended learning-style AP courses

After a surge of interest from students, the year-old program is growing to include more courses for more students.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

San Francisco takes a family-driven approach to early literacy

As part of process of figuring out what skills, characteristics and knowledge graduates will require in 10 years, the city has launched a multilingual literacy program that involves parents.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

Classroom app use offers flexibility, privacy fears

Administrators walk a tightrope of protecting students’ privacy in the digital realm and giving teachers freedom to experiment.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

Newark school board to charter schools: Slow down

On Wednesday, Newark’s school board voted to back a state bill that would curb the growth of charter schools across the state.

By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015

Health panel: Limit Meningitis B vaccine use for college, high school students

The panel convened after outbreaks at UC Santa Barbara and Princeton infected almost a dozen students in 2013.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015

Alexander takes Congress to task over stalled education laws

Sen. Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate's education committee, is making bipartisan rewrites of the nation’s biggest ed laws his top priority.

By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015

Report: US education funding slashed by 20% in five years

How does the ed funding plummet, which has occured at a faster rate than overall spending since 2011, impact schools?

By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015

Dallas superintendent stepping down

Despite receiving a contract extension, Mike Miles faced calls for resignation from the Dallas County Commissioner and others.

By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015

Alma unveils new tool for tracking student performance

The Standards Tracker provides teachers with an interface for tracking proficiency rather than traditional letter grades.

By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015

Where should school IT departments focus during summer lull?

A former ed tech administrator has some advice for school IT departments to keep their systems up and running.

By Kate Schimel • June 25, 2015

Pearson: Teaching background not necessary to grade Common Core tests

Pearson and PARCC both say, however, that rigid training and scoring standards are in place, and scorers must still hold a four-year degree.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

NCLB waivers continue for 7 states, DC

The extensions are reportedly good for at least three more years.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

New Apply app for teachers on the way

Despite setbacks in the ed tech realm, Apple and IBM are launching a new app to help teachers track student performance.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

Education videos among YouTube's most watched

YouTube videos have become part of the digital education landscape, drawing views and revenue while providing students with another tool to brush up on material.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

Schools finding new ways to improve student health

Healthy living can boost students' grades, and wellness initiatives are expanding beyond simple health classes in many schools and districs.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

4 game-based tests changing the face of assessments

Educational games are offering teachers new tools for monitoring student learning.

By Kate Schimel • June 24, 2015

Who owns lesson plans in the cloud?

The latest stage of an ongoing debate over intellectual property in the classroom finds a demand for clarity on whether teachers own their work.

By Kate Schimel • June 23, 2015

Chicago schools projected to run out of money this summer

Can the city's schools avert the disaster forecast by a report released over the weekend?

By Kate Schimel • June 23, 2015