Kentucky deploys 480 Mbps broadband across state
5 ways to create a community of learners
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The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship
Author Mike Ribble outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.
Digital equity bill targets ‘homework gap’
New legislation introduced in Congress would support "innovative strategies and methods to increase out-of-school access to digital learning resources" in an effort to boost both student and educator…
Shell Science Lab Challenge now open, offering a lab makeover
Registration has opened for the 2015-2016 Shell Science Lab Challenge. The Challenge, which is sponsored by Shell Oil Company (Shell) and administered by the National Science Teachers Association,…
The digital learning plan every educator should read
North Carolina's brand new Digital Learning Plan is generating buzz in schools and at the capitol. Here's what other states can learn.
Mobile use rises, but school wi-fi stagnates
Just 68 percent of grades 4-12 students in a recent survey said they have Wi-Fi access at school, though 96 percent of those same students have Wi-Fi access…
SETDA publishes OER case studies from 3 states
SETDA has published a series of case studies focused on the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) at the school level. The online resource, OER in Action: Implementation…
Full-time online school launches in Georgia using FuelEd (Aventa)
The Vidalia City Board of Education (Ga.) has partnered with personalized learning provider Fuel Education (FuelEd) to launch a new full-time onlinen learning program for students in grades…
4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Early access to college classes and anytime/anywhere learning is helping some forward-thinking districts boost graduation rates.
Grant bridges educational divide in Ga.
The James M. Cox Foundation announced today a $288,500 grant to EveryoneOn. The grant will fund a pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with educational content, to…
Too much technology could hurt learning outcomes
Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new…
Groups partner on spiraled technology skills integrated curriculum
Imparting 21st century skills means starting young learners with a proper foundation and thoughtfully advancing students with age-appropriate offerings at each grade and level. For its new 2015-2016…
Texas’ big strides in preparing students for college math
A new math course backed by the state is boosting collaboration among lawmakers, colleges, and districts. And it may serve as a good lesson in getting more students…
New case makes iPad video more professional-looking
A new snap-on iPad accessory is helping users create professional-looking videos, letting them shoot, edit, stream and share.
What do educators want from E-rate? Voice service, more C2 funding
Eighty-six percent of E-rate applicants participating in a recent survey said they are concerned about the Federal Communication Commission's phase-out of support for voice service, according to recent…
Nearpod now integrates with Google Classroom
Slide sharing platform Nearpod, is now working directly with Google Classroom, allowing teachers to instantly assign and share their interactive lessons with their students. This works both for…
In teacher shortage, schools recruit professionals to teach
A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This…
Miami schools install wi-fi on buses
Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida is piloting a school bus-based Wi-Fi program in partnership with Kajeet. The district's "Wi-Fi-on-the-Go” program aims to provide students the opportunity for…
Free site uses color test to match students with careers
A new career-matching app is looking to introduce students as young as middle school with modern careers, closing what some have described as an exposure gap.
New teacher requirements mean some AP classes at risk
Minnesota high school students are at risk of losing access to college-level classes due to new requirements that their teachers have a master's degree or at least graduate-level…
Teaching digital citizenship across the whole curriculum
Teaching digital citizenship as a "one-off event" doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. Instead, try integrating it into the whole curriculum.
How engaged are your students? Take this quiz and find out
Student behavior and response can say a lot about their engagement levels. Take this short quiz and find out how engaged your students are.
AAXA releases portable, battery-powered projector
AAXA Technologies launches a new 650 lumen battery-powered LED projector, priced at $500. Designed to be portable, it fits in a laptop bag.
Colorado hybrid school taps into personalized learning
At Poudre School District Global Academy (PGA), a hybrid school in Fort Collins, Colo., students attend blended classes on campus and take online courses from home, and district…
Tests suggest most Kansas students not ready for college
A majority of Kansas public school students aren't on track to be ready academically for college based on their scores on standardized English and math tests this past…
Cengage Learning releases new course delivery app
Cengage Learning announced the availability of the iOS and Android compatible MindTap Mobile app. Developed based on student feedback,MindTap Mobileallows students to access many features of Cengage Learning’s…
District adds data use to teacher training
While teacher professional development continues to be scrutinized by research and the media, Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is hoping to get it right with data. A…
nytEducation debuts pre-collegiate courses
The New York Times has announced that its education initiative, nytEducation – The School of The New York Times, will launch a pre-collegiate division in October 2015 with…
rSmart adds first K-12 OneCampus customer
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) has selected and implemented rSmart's OneCampus to power its new Dashboard, a one-stop shop for school tasks and applications. The app-store experience of…
The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds
With an app called Snip, flipped and other educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat. See how.
Why we must address digital equity right now
Even with more support from E-rate, digital equity remains a troubling issue with far-reaching consequences.
Is mobile the key to physics instruction?
Usually high school students take biology and chemistry before taking physics; yet, only 36 percent of students end up in physics courses, according to the American Institute of…
The 2 dashboards that will get teachers to use data
How do you get teachers to use data? Here's how one district cut the fluff and zeroed in on what's really important.
The saga continues: Report finds ongoing iPad problems at LAUSD
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Check out the cool font that changes online text for students with dyslexia
A font that is intended to help people with dyslexia better distinguish between each letter by making each letter's form unique is making its way into solutions used…
New K-12 think tank zeroes in on research and policy
A new national education think tank – the Learning Policy Institute – will conduct high-quality research to inform evidence-based policies that can prepare all students for the challenges…
15+ great resources for introducing coding to the classroom
Must-try apps, games, and tutorials for learners of every age “Computer science is a liberal art, it’s something that everyone ... Read more
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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…