4 of the biggest myths surrounding the student data debate

The Data Quality Campaign offers insight into the biggest miscommunications regarding the use of big data in schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2014

Toca Boca: Not all children's apps are educational

Despite being one of the top selling apps in the education section of the App Store, Toca Boca won't be selling to American schools.  

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Samsung unveils new ed tablet

The Galaxy Tab 4 Education delivers durability, a low price point, and Google Play for Education support.

By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014

How to boost STEM education

A twitter chat hosted by The USA Science and Engineering Festival suggests several best practices for teaching science, technology, engineering, and math.

By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014

Texas, Connecticut districts ban social app over bullying concerns

To make things worse, the app's name infringes on a platform used by hundreds of U.S. schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2014

All Covered unveils K-12 education software and services suite

The cloud-based suite includes partnerships with PassTheNotes, SchoolBrains, Hapara, and Tableau Software.

By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2014

6 must-see education TED Talks

The conference has played host to some of the brightest education ideas from experts in numerous fields.

By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2014

Texas gubernatorial candidate calls for more ed tech

Greg Abbott wants to see more technology used in the Lone Star State's schools.

By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014

Cengage Learning announces big data partnership with Celebrus Technologies

Analytics data provided by the collaboration will be used to inform upgrades and new products.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2014

New book dissects flaws in virtual education

Equal Scrutiny: Privatization and Accountability in Digital Education argues appropriate accountability measures are needed for digital learning to advance.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014

Data Quality Campaign founder addresses student data controversy

In an editorial for the Huffington Post, Data Quality Campaign founder Aimee Rogstad Guidera explains why parents should be begging for student data.  

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014

A brief history of education's big data debate

Concern over the collection and sharing of student data dates as far back as the 1970s.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014

Actualize.Me wins Philly EdTech Hackathon

The third annual event saw hackers build out ideas proposed by students and district officials for the benefit of the Philadelphia School District.

By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2014

Silicon Valley: California needs more K-12 computer science ed

The request stems from a shortage of qualified workers.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014

Majority of Louisiana students prefer online Common Core exam

Will the state education department's data sway lawmakers as they debate whether to adopt the PARCC exam?

By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2014

Books and bankruptcy: The week's most read education news

Miss ConnectEDU's bankruptcy or Mark Cuban's ed tech investments? Get caught up on that and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2014

White House calls for updates to student privacy laws

Both current laws are long outdated.

By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2014

Blackboard forges digital content partnership with Discovery Education

The partnership adds Discovery Education content to Blackboard Learn, and a K-12 component is set for later this year.

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2014

Google stops mining data from Apps for Education

The decision comes on the heels of a California lawsuit that alleges the practice violates the state's wiretap laws.

By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2014

ConnectEDU files for bankruptcy

The ed tech startup filed for Chapter 11 protection and laid off all but 10 employees just months after receiving a $500,000 Gates Foundation grant.

By Keith Button • April 30, 2014

4 resources for engaging students beyond the textbook

These supplemental resources can help push students to make connections between the classroom and the real world.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014

9 ed tech startups investors love

These startups appear in multiple investment portfolios, but are they all here to stay?

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014

Okla. tests halted by technical glitches for second year

Computer issues interrupted the exams for a second year in a row. 

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

Computer glitches jeopardize Fla. standardized tests

An issue with Pearson's hosting provider is being blamed for the FCAT stall.  

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

NAEP to administer exam with rented tablets

Tablets will be rented and used by students taking the exam.    

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014