Stanford summer program brings girls into tech

The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory’s Outreach Summer program offers a two-week day camp for 10th grade girls, focusing on real-world applications of AI.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 6, 2016

STEMIE Coalition sets sights on invention, entrepreneurship

The coalition hopes to link 600 youth groups around the country, facilitating the sharing of best practices and serving as a clearinghouse for national data about 'STEM+I+E' education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 6, 2016

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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

Bay Area schools use corporate donors to expand math, science

The philanthropic arm of cloud-computing firm Salesforce pledged $2.5 million for the Oakland Unified School District and $6 million for San Francisco schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 2, 2016

E-Rate made faster internet possible for Louisiana district

The Lafayette Parish School System’s former internet service was too weak to open up streaming to all teachers, but an upgrade funded almost entirely by the FCC discount program changed everything.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2016

Former superintendent details district's blended learning transformation

As schools and teachers consider 21st century learning models, blended options give students a combination of face-to-face and computer-based instruction.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 31, 2016

Data mining, other tactics help administrators tackle absenteeism

An initial review of attendance data can help administrators figure out which students are chronically absent, or on their way to that designation, and take steps to get them to class.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 31, 2016

IDEA Austin to open first health professions K-12 school

Construction on the charter network's planned comprehensive health professions school is set to begin in 2017.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 30, 2016

Should teachers learn to release control in 21st century classrooms?

Bringing more educational devices into classrooms, allowing students to sit more comfortably and supporting student-led learning requires a shift in classroom management techniques.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 30, 2016

Digital age demands continual adaptation in education

Ann McMullan, former executive director of educational technology at Texas' Klein Independent School District, describes six tips for digital classroom innovation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 29, 2016

Unlearning and workforce development: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on diversifying the teacher workforce and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2016

New tech demands new curriculum

Mathematician and technologist Conrad Wolfram says schools focus on hand calculations in math, when computers should actually do that, freeing up students for higher-level work.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 26, 2016

California district embraces wearable tech in the classroom

The Tustin Unified School District, south of Los Angeles, has experimented with VR, and its senior director of technology has his eye on using fitness trackers and smart watches next.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2016

7 districts win Trusted Learning Environment seal for data privacy commitments

The Consortium for School Networking commended schools in Alabama, Massachusetts, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Missouri for building cultures of trust and transparency.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2016

New York State Ed Dept names first privacy officer

Temitope Akinyemi will be expected to develop policies and procedures that keep data of students, parents and educators safe, and then implement and oversee their adoption. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2016

When should tech drive classroom activity?

Matt Renwick, an elementary school principal in Wisconsin, argues there are concrete times when it makes the most sense to let technology, rather than pedagogy, be the driver for instruction.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2016

Boston area school embraces 'unlearning' strategies for students, teachers

With a brand new Research and Design Center being built at Beaver Country Day School, near Boston, school leaders are considering how to best utilize the unlearning trend.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2016

Chicago students' food computer demonstrates practical STEM lessons

The project crossed AP environmental and engineering disciplines, giving students an opportunity to brainstorm solutions to global food shortages.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 23, 2016

Where does data fit into the literacy conversation?

Data can help educators target interventions and keep student progress transparent in efforts to boost literacy skills, but compassion is key, says Monticello Community School District Supt. Tammy Mangus.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 23, 2016

Blended learning's evolution brings classrooms closer to 'School 2.0'

Schools across the country have moved to the next level of blended learning, turning to student-directed, personalized work that matches pupils' needs and abilities. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 23, 2016

Study finds demand for greater district-parent communication during early childhood

The Center for College & Career Readiness partnered with Office Depot’s Committed to Learning initiative to survey thousands of teachers about early childhood preparation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 23, 2016

Digital leadership requires effort from every angle of operations

Administrators should be infusing the demands of digital leadership into job descriptions and evaluation processes, encouraging collaboration and shifting school and district cultures.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 22, 2016

Former ELL draws from that experience as teacher, principal

Liz Serrato has developed a system of analyzing academic data, tracking student progress and developing targeted interventions to help English language learners succeed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2016

Make the most of virtual field trips to boost learning

Virtual field trips have opened up the world to classes that can't travel, and eSchool News offers tips on how to maximize their impact.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2016

Virtual counselors aim to help low-income high-schoolers get into college

The nationwide student-to-counselor ratio is double what the American School Counselor Association recommends, and a number of organizations have stepped in to fill the gap virtually.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2016

Google Classroom unveils new tools for upcoming school year

New to the Google Classroom tool belt is a communication app to keep parents informed, an annotation tool, new VR “expeditions" and more.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2016