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One district’s experience with iPads
The sign in the hallway tells Renville County West fifth-grade students what they'll need in class: social studies book, pencil, folder, iPad.…
New report examines international ed-tech policies
A new report comparing educational technology use of K-12 students in 21 countries found that, despite global economic uncertainty, many countries are still investing in technology to improve…
High school cracks down on drugs by checking students’ text messages
An Illinois high school is cracking down on campus drug sales by confiscating the cell phones of student suspects and using their text messages to identify others—an investigative…
Online program will help guide Okla. students through Algebra I
An online pilot program to help eighth- through 10th-graders who are struggling with Algebra I is being launched at 16 high schools and 23 middle schools throughout Oklahoma.…
Digital Learning Day draws nearly 2 million students
Thirty-nine states, 15,000 teachers, and 1.7 million students participated in the first-ever Digital Learning Day on Feb. 1, which aimed to demonstrate how technology is improving teaching and…
Watch: Teachers union calls CPS unused vacation, sick days payout report ‘unfair’
The Chicago Teachers Union on Friday stated that a report finding that Chicago Public Schools, since 2006, paid out $265 million to ex-employees due to their unused vacation…
No-Zero grading policy requires retesting opportunities for failing students
Lowndes County Schools students in Georgia can relax a little--3rd through 8th graders can no longer receive zeros on assignments, the Huffington Post reports.…
Opinion: The difference between good schools and effective schools
I just found a book review I wrote for The Elementary School Journal in 1986. The book I reviewed was McDonogh 15: Becoming a School by Lucianne Bond…
Watch: ‘Rape Tag’ playground game upsets parents
Parents are outraged after nearly two dozen 5th graders at Washington Elementary School in New Ulm, Minn., were caught playing a game called "rape tag," WCCO TV reports.…
Pictures on lunch trays help students pick and eat their vegetables
Getting young children to eat their servings of fruits and veggies, particularly in school, has been a long and hard struggle for parents, schools and lawmakers over the…
Pennsylvania teacher working for free gets surprise on Ellen Degeneres show
Teachers from the troubled Chester Upland School District in Pennsylvania made the news when they opted to continue teaching for free, after the district revealed that it could…
Colo. lawmakers consider trans-fat ban in schools
The nation's leanest state is taking aim at junk food in school cafeterias as it considers the nation's toughest school trans-fat ban, the Associated Press reports.…
Value-added teacher evaluation goes on trial—literally
I’ve taken the liberty of dreaming up the court transcript ahead of time (using Q for the defense attorney’s questions and A for the plaintiff’s answers). Enjoy this…
Ousted Philadelphia superintendent denied unemployment bid
The state has denied the unemployment claim filed by the ousted former head of Philadelphia's public school system after she received a $900,000 contract buy-out, the Associated Press…
NY gov amps up pressure on teachers, legislature
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Wednesday that the "Battle of Albany" is on, the Associated Press reports.…
Transforming schools with blended learning
Blended learning—which combines face-to-face classes with online courses—is quickly gaining ground in education. In fact, some studies suggest that blended learning, also called hybrid learning, offers a better…
Engaging Your Community with Effective Communication
Engaging all stakeholders can boost your chances of success when it comes to academics—as well as fundraising. But in tough economic times, many schools must learn to do…
STAR: School Technology Action Report
Stay on top of the key developments affecting education technology. Become a star in your classroom, school, district, college, or university with the STAR series—carefully selected reports composed…
Empowering Education with Video
Communication has changed, and students and educators are increasingly using video technologies in all aspects of education.…
Teacher Collaboration with Digital Tools
One of technology's most promising aspects is that it enables teachers to collaborate and share lessons plans, teaching tips, and other helpful information--both within and across districts, states,…
Scholastic.com helps teachers explore Black History Month in the classroom
As teachers make plans for Black History Month in their classrooms in February, Scholastic has built a set of free resources to help teach students about the African…
Dell Social Innovation Challenge supports student entrepreneurs
Dell is now accepting applications for the 2012 Dell Social Innovation Challenge, a program that gives students from around the world the chance to bring their entrepreneurial ideas…
PBS KIDS Lab website offers new resources to help children build math skills
The Public Broadcasting System has expanded its PBS KIDS Lab website, which offers more than 50 cross-platform games designed to help children ages 2-8 develop their math skills,…
