68% of districts have fast internet, up from 19% in 2013

A new report from the Consortium for School Networking shows districts have taken the need for high-speed internet seriously and invested in the technology necessary to bring it to their schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016

Narrowing down the field of parent-teacher communication apps

First-grade teacher Jessica Meacham shares her strategy for choosing a new app to improve communication with parents — one that is free and fits all the needs for her classroom.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016

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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

Massachusetts instructional tech specialist urges critical thinking

Dianne Pappafotopoulos believes it is time for a paradigm shift in the way schools offer technology education, adding in lessons on ethics and the potential downsides of tech advancements.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016

'Little data' movement could have big outcomes for completion

Promoting self-discovery of students' own learning capacity could lead to greater achievement and increased completion rates.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 8, 2016

Districts turning to Rosetta Stone in absence of language teachers

The language learning program supplements teacher instruction in 4,000 schools that have not been able to staff their foreign language programs with qualified teachers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016

Wisconsin district's middle schools use green screens in class

The La Crosse School District’s education foundation has incorporated 34 green screens into lessons and student projects at three middle schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016

Arizona district uses 'little data' to personalize learning

Dysart Unified School District's Innovation Academy has students use virtual reality stations, circuit boards and laptops, but even in low-tech classrooms, teachers personalize learning with data.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016

Ed Dept unveils new ed tech evaluation tool

The Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach is designed to help schools assess the real impact of new technology, absent high-quality studies by researchers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2016

Malware, cyberbullying increasingly key concerns as students spend more time online

Schools can help keep their students safe by offering lessons in digital citizenship, providing appropriate filters on school-issued devices, and increasing their vigilance over cyberbullying.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2016

Survey: Personalized learning helps students improve as independent learners

Nonprofit New Classrooms surveyed 4,000 students using its Teach to One: Math platform and found high levels of support for personalized learning opportunities.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2016

California district set to save $250K per year with solar energy

The Poway Unified School District is installing solar photovoltaic systems on movable classrooms at 16 schools, a move expected to cut electricity costs by 13% at no out-of-pocket cost to the district.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2016

OER critic: Obama administration may be going too far with #GoOpen support

According to Michael McShane, director of education policy at the Show-Me Institute in Kansas City, MO, there are long-term viability issues with open educational resources.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 1, 2016

Tennessee county recognized for blended learning approach

The Clayton Christensen Institute has identified the rural Putnam County School System with a district-wide Blended Learning Universe distinction, a more common recognition for individual schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 31, 2016

Oracle headquarters to open Design Tech High School

The building is still under construction, but d.tech launched in 2014 and has given students an opportunity to use design thinking.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 31, 2016

Higher ed funding, Educause and IT horror stories: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our round-up of higher ed IT horror stories and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2016

Schools look to E-Rate, Lifeline, OER to meet the demands of the digital age

The demand for personalized learning in schools is high and district leaders are turning to government subsidies and low-cost digital resources to prepare their classrooms for the digital age.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 27, 2016

Schools use CRMs to expand fundraising reach

A Catholic school near New York City and a public school in California are among those that have used customer relationship management tools to manage fundraising campaigns.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 25, 2016

End user risk plagues the rise of cloud computing

Experts say there are ways to mitigate risk and still reap the advantages.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 25, 2016

Feds weigh in on proper use of technology in early education

A new policy brief from the departments of Education and Health and Human Services says active and interactive use of digital devices is best for children up to eight years old.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 25, 2016

Personalized, blended learning could see a surge because of ESSA

While No Child Left Behind did not limit schools’ use of personalized or blended learning, the Every Student Succeeds Act explicitly supports both models.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 25, 2016

Happify ties gaming to social-emotional learning

The online gaming platform uses research from the ‘science of happiness’ to build games that help students learn social-emotional skills needed for success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 24, 2016

Leadership, ESSA and makerspaces: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on what makes good principals and college presidents, sanctions for DeVry and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 21, 2016

Maryland county focuses on digital citizenship

Middle schoolers in Montgomery County will get four hours of digital citizenship instruction this year, with their younger and older peers joining the program over the next two years.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2016

Teaching Matters report highlights strengths of competency-based PD

Teachers found competency-based PD more engaging and relevant, and it let administrators consider competencies when building career ladders and making staffing decisions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2016

Parent survey reveals school communication preferences

A Blackboard and Project Tomorrow report finds text and mobile communication topping the list.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2016