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2016 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards now open
Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) are now accepting applications for the 2016 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards. Seven educators--one elementary teacher, two middle school…
CodeNow launches #CodeHow videos
CodeNow, a nonprofit focused on teaching underrepresented, diverse high school students how to code, is launching #CodeHow, an online video tutorial series designed specifically for teens and accessible…
One-third of U.S. schools use this data technology
One-third of K12 schools in the United States have adopted Clever to secure student data, the company announced. At a time when schools are rapidly embracing technology, Clever…
How satellite technology can help close the digital divide
According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, ... Read more
5 strategies for supporting students with autism
Technology plays a role in helping students with autism succeed in school Transitioning to a new school year often is ... Read more
35 Jewish schools launch STEM program
Thirty-five Jewish Day Schools nationwide are launching the CIJE-Tech MS Program, a new STEM engineering program designed specifically for middle school grades. The Center for Initiatives in Jewish…
Flipping the classroom together—from 3,000 miles away
How two teachers overcome the challenges of flipping their classrooms, collaborating, and co-planning their lessons across states.
Knewton launches free, open adaptive learning platform
Adaptive learning provider Knewton has launched a free, open personalized learning platform. Any individual can create or use state-of-the-art supplemental lessons to provide students with unique learning paths…
3-state study sheds light on math learning resource
Interactive math learning system LearnBop, an exclusive partner of Fuel Education (FuelEd), released results from a 3-state efficacy study showing students that used its product made a 7-10…
Epiphany Learning updates personalized learning tool
Epiphany Learning, a personalized learning ed-tech company, has launched version 2.0 of its Epiphany Learning Personalized Learning Application. A year of research observing how learners, teachers and administrators…
5 things you should know about Periscope for education
Twitter’s new live video streaming service has intriguing possibilities for schools, but there are also issues for educators to consider.
Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids
Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more
Music teachers invited to pilot-test assessments
This past summer representatives of all arts education groups gathered at the headquarters of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) to benchmark the “model cornerstone assessments” developed…
PASCO launches inquiry-based STEM tools
To provide teachers with new ways to involve students in hands-on, inquiry-based science this school year, PASCO Scientific is introducing new hardware, apparatus, and curriculum solutions to engage…
Minority youth develop community-enhancing video games
A new fellowship challenges minority youths to develop video games addressing social issues impacting their communities. Twenty Fellows, ages 15-25, will receive grants to continue development of their…
New myON version looks to boost personalized learning
myON, a business unit of Capstone, has announced a redesign of its personalized literacy environment for PreK-12. myON engaged administrators, teachers, library-media specialists and students throughout the development…
The future of learning spaces is open ended
Collaboration and creation do not lend themselves to rows of desks. What is the future of learning spaces?
Int’l Baccalaureate authorizes first ‘Career-related Programme’
The students at Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas will soon have another option to choose from when it comes to high-quality preparation for college and…
Game-based platform targets college prep, exams
Hobsons has launched Naviance Test Prep, a new online learning platform that is intended to make test prep engaging and personalized for students. The new solution uses game-based…
Cross-curricular news program targets grades K-5
Flocabulary, creator of educational hip-hop videos, activities and assessments, is launching The Week in Rap Junior, a weekly program that engages elementary students in cross-curricular learning through age-appropriate…
Student Data Principles gain 40 official supporters
The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) today announced that 40 national education organizations officially support the Student Data Principles. Launched in March…
The one-stop shop approach to an IT overhaul
The largest county in the U.S. faces a lot of challenges. Managing a huge IT network is only one. Can an integrated approach help?
This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills
school is applying a format based on the popular TV series “Shark Tank,” which tasks aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their business proposals to a panel of “shark” investors,…
First annual Global Collaboration Day hopes to connect every school
Mark your calendars, this September 17 schools around the world are going international for Global Collaboration Day, a first-of-its-kind event designed to raise awareness about the merits of…
New diagnostic tool measures reading skills, targets success
“Data-driven instruction” has become a watchword in education, but interpreting and using data for instructional planning remains a formidable hurdle for teachers, many of whom lack the necessary…
Poll: Americans oppose linking teacher evaluations with student performance
Many Americans, especially public-school parents, give low marks to rating a teacher based partly on how students perform on standardized tests, according to a survey. The Gallup Poll…
A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying
First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.
Adobe debuts learning management system
A new self-service learning management system (LMS) from Adobe is intended to enable learning professionals to easily and efficiently setup, deliver and track any form of learning. This…
5 ways to expand federal educational OER
In a letter sent earlier this month, a group of ed-tech stakeholders urged the Obama administration to make federally-funded educational materials available as Open Educational Resources (OER). Creating…
Matching funds pair robots, underserved classrooms
In the coming years, computer science education will be critical for social mobility of underprivileged communities. However, access to tools and opportunities for schools in these communities is…
LeapFrog’s $140 tablet includes some adaptive learning features
LeapFrog has released a new Android-based tablet for young learners designed to scale learning activities as students grow, meaning it is capable of remembering curricular progress across games,…
8 little-known video resources popular with teachers
The use of video in education is growing by leaps and bounds. Videos are used in classrooms to support student learning, they play a critical role in flipped…
More than half of students struggle with reading, report says
Nearly half of minority students and students from low-income families enter the fifth grade without basic reading skills, according to a new report urging Congress to focus on…
PBS, Smithsonian unveil new science games and videos
New science resources for teachers and students, especially young learners, is forming the cornerstone of a new partnership between PBS LearningMedia and the Smithsonian Science Education Center. At…
It’s time to ask how E-rate will impact learning outcomes
With E-rate reformed, educators must consider new learning-centered questions about how connectivity will impact student learning outcomes, and what technology is truly important.
Some high school students access college courses for free
DeVry University and Connections Education have partnered to offer college courses at no cost to high school students attending International Connections Academy (iNaCA), an accredited, online private school…
MobyMax launches K-8 cognitive skills science curriculum
MobyMax, developer of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is kicking off the 2015-2016 school year by releasing a new Touch Curriculum technology that uses 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…