In just the last month, Austin has hosted two major education conferences: the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference and the South by Southwest Education conference (SXSWedu). Here…
A new online platform helps connect students and teachers to real-world STEM professionals in an effort to help students link classroom STEM lessons to careers and how they…
At first glance, the teacher hiring process might seem relatively simple. In fact, it can quickly become overwhelming, as school leaders sort through job openings and teacher candidates…
Blended learning gives students access to a broader range of learning experiences, and it allows them to learn at their own pace. Together, these benefits can provide a…
With so much recent focus on tablet computers and Chromebooks, it might seem as if traditional laptops have become passé for education. But that’s not the case, as…
While 78 percent of screen media consumed by children ages 2-4 is educational, that figure drops drastically as children age, down to 39 percent among 5- to 7-year-olds…
In states across the country, STEM education takes top priority. Each state has different resources and advocacy efforts, and we've outlined them here for you. Many resources are…
By now every stakeholder in education is aware of ‘the STEM crisis,’ but with an increased focus on K-12 STEM curriculum, are post-secondary students attaining STEM degrees? How…
Education technology will receive a renewed focus in President Obama's proposed FY 2015 budget, which suggests creating a "fresh framework for delivering STEM education, supporting what works, and…
Educators and school leaders know that exposing students to a robust STEM education is of the utmost importance. Today's schools are increasingly mobile, whether students are given devices…
New virtual conference offers professional development opportunities The American Federation of Teacher’s Share My Lesson is holding its first virtual ... Read more
The variety of communications channels available to schools today has created a challenge: It's often hard to respond efficiently to voice mail, email, faxes, texts, and other disparate…
Will every student pursue higher education? Not necessarily. Should every student be prepared for and have the choice to attend college, or pursue other types of post-high school…
One district, one secondary school explore the ins and outs of sustaining a one-to-one initiative One-to-one initiatives dominate today’s headlines, ... Read more
STEM education is important--in fact, it is essential to U.S. economic success. Today's K-12 STEM students are tomorrow's college STEM undergraduates and leading STEM innovators in the workforce.…
A new school year. Students new to middle school from primary school. A new subject with a new pedagogy. How do students cope? Surprisingly well. The learning rates…
Education sales of Chromebooks, the lightweight laptops that run software from the internet instead of a local hard drive, have skyrocketed in the last year—and Chromebooks now account…
The need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and proficiency is nothing new. But a movement is growing for STEAM education, in which the "a" stands…