5 ways to create a community of learners
Remote learning makes relationship-building more challenging--here are some ideas that can help
School of the Future: Lessons in failure
When it opened its doors in 2006, Philadelphia's School of the Future (SOF) was touted as a high school that would revolutionize education: It would teach at-risk students…
Robots used to study evolution
Microprocessors are now tinier and more sophisticated. Building materials are more pliable. The same technology driving the use of electronic prosthetic limbs and vacuuming robots also is giving…
Robots used to study evolution
Microprocessors are now tinier and more sophisticated. Building materials are more pliable. The same technology driving the use of electronic prosthetic limbs and vacuuming robots also is giving…
Microsoft takes on Google in web search
Aiming to make a dent in Google's search engine dominance, Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a redesigned search site in the coming days that could give students and…
Senate bill supports 21st-century skills
States offering students curriculum options that integrate key 21st-century skills would receive matching federal funds through an incentive bill introduced in the U.S. Senate May 13 by West…
Gates Foundation: Teachers trump class size
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation spent billions of dollars exploring the idea that smaller high schools might result in higher graduation rates and better test scores. Instead,…
Web site caters to student, faculty travelers
Caitlin Richelson was looking to save on a plane ticket to Puerto Rico for spring break. Richelson, a senior at Leslie University in Massachusetts, perused a handful of…
Kansas school stirs debate over outsourced classes
Just how much can a college outsource and still be a college? The question is no longer just academic at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Under a…
Apple goes green, launches free recycling
K-12 schools and higher-education institutions can recycle their used computers and peripherals from any manufacturer free of charge, under a new limited-time offer from Apple Inc. Key words:…
Bonuses for struggling venture rile some
Ten employees of the University of Illinois's Global Campus were rewarded with performance bonuses while the online program struggled to attract and maintain students, according to reports that…
Study: Virtual schools can help cut costs
New research suggests that more K-12 public school students will take classes online and will have longer school days in the next decade--and academic improvement and cost savings…
Obama names first Hispanic to High Court
President Barack Obama on May 26 named federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor as his choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter--making her the first Hispanic in…
Bill would fund internet safety education
A federal lawmaker has introduced internet safety legislation that, if passed, would authorize roughly $175 million--$35 million a year for five years--for internet safety education and training to…
New iPod rules touch off heated debate
A new policy by the University of Missouri School of Journalism requiring incoming students to have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or similar device has touched off a heated…
Researchers: Invest more in community colleges
For higher education in the United States to match the education levels of other countries, more federal funding should be spent on nurturing community colleges, said speakers at…
Duncan outlines school reform agenda
Rewarding effective teaching, expanding the learning time, collecting meaningful data, and transforming underperforming high schools are the four key areas the U.S. Department of Education (ED) plans to…
California considers open digital textbooks
In what could be a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, California education leaders are working together to compile a list of free, open digital textbooks that meet state-approved standards and…
New device saves money on color printing
A new Xerox Corp. printer that uses solid-ink technology and a sliding price scale might be good news for schools and colleges that are trying to cut costs…
Google CEO to grads: ‘Turn off your computer’
The head of the world's most popular search engine urged college graduates on May 18 to step away from the virtual world and make human connections. Key words:…
ACLU sues over blocked web sites
The American Civil Liberties Union and its Tennessee branch sued two Tennessee school districts in federal court May 19, claiming that the districts are unconstitutionally blocking students from…
Bill would limit credit cards for college students
Legislation passed overwhelmingly in the Senate May 19 would make it tougher for college students to sign up for credit cards, which often put young people in debt…
Report: U.S. students lagging in biosciences
Middle and high school students across the country are generally falling behind in life sciences, and the nation is at risk of producing a dearth of qualified workers…
Higher-ed IT costs continue to rise
Technology spending among colleges and universities has swelled in recent years, but experts project only minimal increases from 2009-13, according to a report documenting a wide range of…
Dell aims new netbook at younger students
Dell Inc., already the largest seller of PCs to schools worldwide, is trying to extend its lead with its first low-cost "netbook" designed for young students at a…
Higher-ed IT costs continue to rise
Technology spending among colleges and universities has swelled in recent years, but experts project only minimal increases from 2009-13, according to a report documenting a wide range of…
Scribd opens new market for online texts
Hoping to do for the written word what iTunes did for music, the online document-sharing service Scribd is opening an internet store that will offer new sales opportunities…
House approves $6.4B for green schools
The U.S. House of Representatives on May 14 passed a multiyear school construction bill with the ambitious goals of producing hundreds of thousands of jobs, reducing energy consumption,…
New search tool gives pause to some
A new search tool that is set to launch formally May 18 allows users to input queries and receive answers to fact-based questions. If it works as advertised,…
New search tool gives pause to some
A new search tool that is set to launch formally May 18 allows users to input queries and receive answers to fact-based questions. If it works as advertised,…
iSchools lift hopes in NYC
A series of theme-based high schools are springing up across New York City, based on a model that has been open for only a year but already is…
Jury out on Facebook’s impact on grades
Two contradictory studies about Facebook usage and grade-point average have higher education officials questioning if the social networking giant has any impact on students' classroom performance. Key words:…
Jury out on Facebook’s impact on grades
Two contradictory studies about Facebook usage and grade-point average have higher education officials questioning if the social networking giant has any impact on students' classroom performance. Key words:…
Unused eRate funding totals billions
About $5 billion of the estimated $19.5 billion in eRate funds committed to schools and libraries from 1998 to 2006 were never used, according to a recent report…
Student blogs can win cash for college
Karissa Snow won $5,000 in scholarship money just by blogging and winning her peers' approval. She's among 40,000 students vying for tuition cash every week on CollegeNET, a…
Student blogs can win cash for college
Karissa Snow won $5,000 in scholarship money just by blogging and winning her peers' approval. She's among 40,000 students vying for tuition cash every week on CollegeNET, a…
Bill would legalize online gambling
A bill that would overturn the federal ban on internet gambling has some educators wondering how minors, including students using school computers, would be prevented from logging onto…
Brothers take top spot in programming contest
Every child around the world should be entitled to a primary education, but many are not receiving a full or even a partial primary education, say the creators…
Colleges scan Facebook during admissions
Students, be careful what you post about yourself online: That's the key lesson taken from a recent survey suggesting that many college admissions officers are looking at students'…
iPods help ESL students achieve success
As school leaders ponder the implications of new technologies for their classrooms, one dedicated New Jersey educator has turned theory into practice, using the iPod to teach English…
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The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…