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Social networking on the rise for educators
Educators’ use of social networking sites has seen a large jump since 2009, according to a new report that surveyed educators' membership, use, privacy practices, and other social networking habits.…
New spec could improve educational web searches
A major effort to help publishers tag educational content using a new specification could help teachers quickly find age-appropriate resources online.…
The 10 biggest ed-tech stories of 2012
Touch-screen tablets transform special education … States and schools ramp up for new online assessments … Educators “flip” over a revolutionary instructional model: These are among the many key ed-tech…
Teachers union calls for certification exam
School teachers should have to pass a stringent exam—much like the bar exam for lawyers—before being allowed to enter the profession, one of the nation's largest teachers unions said Dec.…
Computer glitch keeps some Texas students from retaking high-stakes exam
Advocates of computer-based testing point out there are several benefits to delivering exams online, such as the ability for test-makers to design richer assessments and for educators to get the…
Study: Tech classes correlate with better achievement
High school students in Florida who took at least one technology course and industry certification exam had higher attendance rates and GPAs, on average, than students with similar backgrounds who…
Five states to increase class time in some schools
For thousands of public school students, school is about to get quite a bit longer.…
iPad app allows students to report bullying
Police at the McAllen Independent School District in Texas hope students will use a new mobile app to report bullying or other threats to authorities before they happen.…
Reports highlight need for data mobility
Educational data must follow students as they cross state lines, and policy makers must be equipped with the tools needed to ensure that teachers, students, and parents have access to…
10 tips for success with analytics, information management, and reporting projects
Launching information management, reporting, and analytics systems can be difficult. Sustaining them – and creating enthusiastic users – is even trickier. In a series of interviews, technology leaders from several…