Administrators to watch and fake news: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on fiction's role in social-emotional learning and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2017

Now is the time to consider wearable tech's possibilities in schools

Wearable devices are expected to become mainstream in the education space within four to five years.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Informed processes necessary for successful digital transformation

Eric Sheninger, senior fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education, has a number of recommendations for administrators looking to get the most out of ed tech.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Compare & Connect K-12 lets districts compare broadband pricing

The free tool from EducationSuperHighway can help districts stretch their existing broadband budgets.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Maintenance costs contribute to school planetariums' demise

The space race prompted a wave of school planetarium construction as the Eisenhower administration distributed $1 billion in federal money to boost science and other subjects.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

National survey forecasts $16.2B in 2017 hardware, infrastructure spending

The Learning Counsel’s third annual survey of school and district digital curriculum strategy and transformation found a key focus in schools is on teacher effectiveness with digital tools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

What's on the horizon for K-12 ed tech in 2017?

Four school and district tech chiefs weigh in with their predictions and concerns for the coming year.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2016

Digital tools help districts overcome language barriers to family engagement

One social network's automatic translation feature has helped parents better interact with teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom activities and events.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

School secretary survey covers tech readiness, spending, major challenges

A survey of 200 school secretaries found 44% expect to spend more on digital/online instructional materials this year, and nearly all consider their schools to be technology-ready.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 21, 2016

Few companies have fully funded their ConnectED promises so far

The White House released a fact sheet about the initiative, but the amount of software and devices donated doesn’t seem to reach the $100-million-plus commitments.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 20, 2016

California districts form consortium to improve computer science ed

The Inland Empire Code Consortium is composed of the Riverside Unified School District and 10 others east of Los Angeles, all of which serve 272,700 students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016

Librarians can play central role in creating 'Future Ready' schools

The Alliance for Excellent Education leads the Future Ready Schools movement and has a special framework for where librarians fit into school change.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016

Making 'CS for All' include students with disabilities

The A. Harry Moore School of New Jersey City University celebrated Computer Science Education Week this year with a coding carnival that featured universal design principles.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016

Chicago school transforms student engagement with personalized learning

Joseph Lovett Elementary School has seen a range of benefits from a shift toward personalized learning, including better student engagement, behavior and academic performance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon

District Administration sees super-thin tablet and notebook screens and Internet of Things connectivity growing in 2017 and beyond.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Ed tech vendor website audit finds widespread vulnerabilities

Common Sense Media examined more than 1,200 vendor sites, finding 49% did not protect their data with encryption and some only did in states that mandate it.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016

Microsoft offers teachers ways to 'hack' the classroom

Its second annual Hack the Classroom two-hour event is available online for streaming through Dec. 20, and Hacking STEM provides monthly education tips for teachers to integrate technology.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016

Google data center creates boon for Oklahoma district

A massive data center in Pryor, OK, may not have brought thousands of jobs to the small town, but it has brought money and active volunteers to benefit local schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Implementing CBE requires focus on measurable competencies, communication

While schools consider new competency-based education programs, it is important to make a distinction between the education process and the learning priorities.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Middle schoolers learning digital citizenship from U of Michigan students

Master’s degree students studying education at the university learn about ed tech while also teaching middle school students how to responsibly engage online.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Computer science education expands with new AP courses

Hour of Code events introduce 100 million kids to computer science in a week, but schools are going beyond that with year-long courses, including new Advanced Placement options.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Florida districts partner to improve STEM PD

The Hillsborough and Polk County Public Schools received a three-year, $4.5 million Math-Science Partnership Grant in 2014 from the state's Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week

Project Lead the Way President and CEO Vince Bertram and Verizon Foundation Director of Education Justina Nixon-Saintil argue students need long-term, high-quality learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Elementary schools face tough decisions on cell phone use

As a growing share of elementary students get their own cell phones, schools have to decide whether to allow them and where to draw the line.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Two federal agencies expand computer science efforts

As part of Computer Science Education Week, the White House announced efforts to expand access to and quality of computer science education in the nation’s K-12 schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016