10 virtual field trip options for schools

Education Dive looks at ten ways school groups can travel far from the comfort of a computer lab.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012

Opinion: New education standards fail to address the achievement gap

A former administrator highlights the consequences of a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012

Virtual field trips attracting school districts with tight budgets

Museums and NASA programs are more accessible than ever to schools with limited travel budgets.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012

60 Twitter uses for educators

A list of 60 educational uses for Twitter. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012

Some schools begin adopting 'bring your own technology' plans

The days of confiscated gadgets in public schools may soon be over.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2012

New Jersey officials investigate alleged standardized exam security breaches

All teachers overseeing tests sign a "Statewide Assessments Test Security Agreement."

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2012

Online educational technology network Epic-Ed launches

Epic-ed launches today as a collaborative effort of the government and other organizations. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012

California school district sued over sex ed

The ACLU argues that legal requirements for sex ed were not being observed.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 22, 2012

8 digital textbook competitors

Education Dive lays out a list of textbooks alternatives with digital approaches to classroom education.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012

Math education's problem

A new report addresses American students' continuing struggle with mathematics.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2012

ACT takers slightly more college ready, but average scores remain roughly the same

Despite small gains, the average composite score remains stagnant and the achievement gap between racial and ethnic groups continues to grow.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2012

Discovery re-imagines textbooks as 'Techbooks'

The company is not alone as others such as News Corporation and Pearson see opportunities for new digital products.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 21, 2012

Obama claims jobs bill would save teaching jobs

Education gets the spotlight as he tries again to push the nearly year-old bill.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012

3 schools with Pinterest strategies

Belhaven Middle School, W.T. White High School and Notre Dame High School have all found ways to make use of Pinterest.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012

Documents reveal test cheating in Philadelphia schools to be far worse than previously thought

Newly obtained confidential information suggests that the practice of changing wrong answers on standardized state tests by teachers in Philadelphia is far more widespread than suspected by investigators. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012

Charter schools: A profitable investment

An interview with the head of a real estate investment group highlights the interest in charter schools as a profitable venture. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012

9 lists that educators can use

An article on eSchool News features nine lists educators will find useful.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012

Personalized learning site gains additional content with partners including NASA, Nat Geo

Pearson-backed Alleyoop's new partners expand the startup's STEM content.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2012

12 Teach for America alumni who have become education leaders

TFA's alums have founded new charter schools and risen to the highest ranks of public school systems.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012

Anti-plagiarism services for stopping cheaters

Education Dive checks out seven online tools that educators can use to combat student plagiarism.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

How to address the education bubble: 2 perspectives

Speaking on the problems riddling today's education system, Dr. Raymund Paredes and Salman Khan present new ideas for the future in a Forbes interview. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

Khan Academy introduces new computer science education portal

Khan Academy has launched a new online portal aimed at personalizing computer science education. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 15, 2012

Four companies selected to build New York's education database

New York education officials have selected four companies to build an online platform for a variety of educational purposes. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012

Former Flip execs found education video startup Knowmia

Knowmia crowd-sources lessons provided by teachers through video presentations.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012

10 Twitter account types every educator should network with

For K-12 and higher ed professionals, there are a lot of hard decisions to be made on Twitter. Education Dive makes them a little easier by breaking down who you should follow and why they will help you.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 13, 2012