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New high school focuses on leadership and career readiness
Michigan students looking for flexible learning opportunities will soon be able to earn their high school diploma online while developing into agents of change in their local communities.…
Texas districts enlist Skyward for data integration
Two Texas institutions, Mesquite Independent School District and Village Tech Schools, have enlisted Skyward, a K-12 school administrative software provider, to unify school management and data processes. Both…
4 apps that make writing with an iPad possible
As it turns out, tablets are extremely versatile tools for supporting writing instruction in the classroom, for everyone from our littlest learners to high schoolers and beyond.
Think Through Math adds geometry to interactive math system
Think Through Learning, creators of Think Through Math (TTM), an instructional system for grades 3 and above, announced plans to expand its high school software line to include…
The $300 tabletop 3D printer currently captivating the world
A startup in China has already raised more than five times its goal for a tabletop 3D printer, which currently starts at $300.
Colo. district adopts new assessment system with real-time feedback
Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) and MasteryConnect have entered into a partnership to provide high-quality interim assessment tools to all schools in the Golden,…
How this program hopes to double reading proficiency among low-income students
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Illinois district launches digital math tools
Illinois’ Mundelein School District 75 and Discovery Education are launching a new partnership bringing Discovery Education’s new digital math textbook to all middle school students district-wide. Math Techbook™,…
Growth of a combined high school, community college program
A River Parishes Community College (La.) program that lets students simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree will have its largest freshman class yet when…
What Google’s virtual field trips look like in the classroom
Last spring, Hector Camacho guided his high school economics class on comprehensive tours of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve banks, and the Treasury Building. Students swept…
McGraw-Hill launches K-3 reading, language tool
McGraw-Hill Education, a learning science company, has announced the expansion of two key language arts and reading programs with significantly upgraded editions of SRA Open Court Reading and…
Program exposes rural students to science careers
When University of Wisconsin researchers study stem cells, they typically seek to create skin and organs. This summer, their goal was to create scientists. Some 22 small-town high…
Virtual ed leaders launch Global Personalized Academics
Newly-launched Global Personalized Academics will provide virtual and classroom learning to help students across the globe transform the way they learn. The company is in the process of…
Private clouds help schools weather data concerns
Districts are using private clouds to save money and retain control over data. Is it right for yours?
Blackboard unveils totally redesigned learning platform
Blackboard Inc. today launched the ‘New Learning Experience’--an educational approach that focuses on the learner and promotes better engagement, interaction and quality learning by bringing together and simplifying…
Computer pros volunteer to teach girls programming
When organizers of a summer camp that includes a number of disadvantaged high-school girls asked about career plans, none of the girls talked about computer programming--work that pays…
One state’s plan to bring better internet to schools and homes
Since 2003, OneCommunity of Cleveland has been connecting and enabling public benefit organizations across the state like schools, government agencies, healthcare, museums, and libraries with next-generation fiber optics.…
Arkansas invests $65 mil. in ultra high-speed internet for schools
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Like Minecraft? Try these 7 engaging world builders, too
With the popular explosion of Minecraft among middle schoolers and beyond, it’s worth noting that it isn’t the only open world virtual environment with educational value. Take a…
Study suggests a lack of assessments for coding teachers
A small study recently conducted by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) found a dearth of valid and reliable assessments for measuring student learning in computer science education.
Back to school supply lists are now topping $70
TeacherLists, a site that hosts thousands of schools' supply lists, just released some numbers from the 2015 lists it oversees. According to the company, the average student is…
ESEA rewrite passes Senate, education orgs respond
Voting 81-17, the U.S. Senate has replaced the controversial No Child Left Behind with the Every Child Achieves act, which solidifies a commitment to standardized testing but gives…
Sunburst Digital adds programming startup Tynker to its roster
Sunburst Digital and game-coding startup Tynker are teaming up to make the latter available on Sunburst's digital library of curriculum.
This game could improve behavior—and achievement
Can playing a game help students—especially those with disabilities or special needs—improve their behavior, learn empathy, and increase academic performance? The founder of gaming monolith Electronic Arts thinks…
Informal survey suggests disconnect between teachers and data
data-gapsAt this year's ISTE conference Lexia Learning polled more than 200 educators in an informal survey, which suggests teachers are not using collected data to pinpoint skill deficiencies…
The old way of stopping cyber attacks is no longer working
Denial-of-service attacks and other cyber crimes are becoming commonplace, and firewalls alone may not be enough to stop cyber attacks. To tackle that, there's data science.
Alma SIS integrates with Google Classroom
Alma Technologies, Inc., and Google Classroom announced the integration between the free classroom toolset for teachers and a Student Information System (SIS). The integration enables Alma customers to…
How do you get tech-resistant teachers to embrace change?
Many millions of dollars have been wasted over the years by the well-intentioned, but ad hoc, introduction of technology into education. Eager tech savvy teachers or administrators may…
zSpace unveils all-in-one virtual reality solution
At ISTE 2015, zSpace Inc. (zspace.com) introduced its all-in-one desktop virtual reality solution for education. zSpace for Education is a streamlined hardware and software solution that allows students…
Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data
Vernier Software & Technology has launched the Go Wireless Link to provide a cost-effective way to wirelessly collect data from more than 40 sensors on tablets and mobile…
HP launches new technology and immersive computing
During ISTE 2015, HP announced new technology solutions for education that are aimed to enhance student and teacher experiences. New products include two convertible laptops, the HP Spectre…
8 ways schools can become truly Future Ready
Ed-tech leaders say being Future Ready is more than signing a pledge. Here's their top advice for going beyond the adopting technology and starting to make real, measurable…
Edmodo’s new content marketplace for educators
K-12 global education network Edmodo has launched Edmodo Spotlight, a content marketplace for educators. Designed to empower teachers, Edmodo Spotlight enables the collection, sharing, and discovery of educational…
New $4k grant supports one-to-one pilots
Nonprofit Digital Wish is offering technical support grants to school administrators who need assistance with planning one-to-one computing programs for their elementary or middle schools. Applications are being…
Panasonic enhances media production suite ‘Studio in a Box’
Panasonic has entered into a partnership with JDL Horizons to offer broadcast consulting for K-12 schools to help them maximize return on technology investment. The news was unveiled…
Follow these 10 one-to-one classroom tips for every educator
Wherever you are on the one-to-one spectrum we have some advice to help you move forward and make the most out of these new resources in your classroom.
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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…