Alabama commits $12M to beef up wireless in poor and rural schools
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Year: 2016
Survey: Students discouraged from seeking STEM teaching careers
Though 90 percent of parents in a recent survey said they would encourage their children to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), 87 percent…
School leadership toolkit targets digital equity
A new toolkit aims to improve digital equity in school systems across the nation by helping district leaders develop thoughtful and measured strategies to narrow the homework gap…
3 LMS adoptions that go way beyond the basics
How three K-12 districts and schools are drawing more benefits out of their LMS and using these software platforms in innovative ways.
Epson projector works with SMART Board interactive whiteboards
As part of its ongoing partnership with SMART Technologies Inc. to bring advanced collaborative learning solutions to the classroom, Epson has announced a line of projectors designed and…
AASA campaign seeks to broaden what college, career readiness means
A new campaign launched at AASA's national conference seeks to redefine what it means to be college- and career-ready through a set of readiness indicators that use multiple…
5 leadership requirements essential for change
There are some leadership requirements for change in the classroom to begin. This is not an exhaustive list, but it contains some major points. While reading these points,…
3 computer science policy goals for states
The push for computer science education, including making it more accessible and making it eligible for high school science or math requirements instead of only counting as an…
App of the Week: Classic logic puzzler for kids
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Destination Imagination, Oracle Academy launch computer science challenge
Destination Imagination (DI), an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process skills needed to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, has…
Introducing the math selfie
Sure, you may have taken a selfie, but you likely haven't taken an equivalent fraction selfie — and if you ask the Jefferson Elementary School fourth-graders in Jennifer…
Closing the 30 million word gap
To cancel the effects of poverty, school systems are extending literacy programs to the larger community
Here are some of the latest ed-tech, policy updates
Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Panasonic expands SOLID SHINE projector series
Panasonic, a provider of professional projector solutions, has introduced a new PT-RZ570U 1-Chip DLP™ Laser Phosphor projector. This compact model is the latest in the SOLID SHINE lineup…
Annual Invent It challenge launches, focusing on solving health problems
It’s that time of year again for all kid-inventors to put on their innovative thinking caps--the 5th annual Global Spark!Lab Invent It Challenge kicked off on January 15th,…
5 ways to give teachers and principals more say in ed-tech buying
Teachers and principals should play a greater role in selecting tech for their schools
Dremel launches 3D printing, curriculum program
Incorporating new technology is important for demonstrating the applications of STEM education, but limited access to advanced technology and corresponding curriculum can be a barrier for educators. That’s…
Edulastic, Key Data Systems give educators new classroom performance tools
Edulastic, a next-generation online assessment platform for K-12 teachers and administrators, has formed a new partnership with Key Data Systems to make the Inspect item bank available to…
AASA names 2016 Superintendent of the Year
Thomas S. Tucker, superintendent of Princeton City Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been named the 2016 AASA National Superintendent of the Year. The announcement came at the National…
Promethean introduces next generation of its ActivWall System
Global ed-tech solutions provider Promethean has launched the next generation of its ActivWall System. Advanced surface technology for the modern classroom, the widescreen surface of the new ActivWall…
Epson introduces new DC-21 document camera
Epson has launched the new DC-21 high-definition document camera for education, a portable document camera that delivers advanced clarity and color with HD 1080p resolution and a large…
Turnitin launches new formative writing tool
Turnitin has launched Revision Assistant, a formative writing tool giving students immediate, actionable feedback on all aspects of student writing. Turnitin Revision Assistant, for grades 6-12 and developmental…
Edthena integrates videos from Gates Foundation METX project
Teachers using Edthena, an online video coaching platform for classroom observation, now have access to the complete library of Measuring Effective Teaching Extension (METX) videos. The METX library,…
5 ways cloud computing will impact students, teachers, and IT in 2016
Software-as-a-service deployments are having a moment. What does that mean for schools?
Kurzweil Education updates K3000+firefly for web customers
Kurzweil Education, a division of Cambium Learning Group, Inc., announced the availability of a new update for k3000+firefly subscribers: a next-generation interface with an easier approach for learning.…
The major momentum behind micro-credentials
New partnerships and pioneers are giving Digital Promise’s badging movement a new push.
EXO U launches Ormi BYOD teaching platform
At TCEA 2016 Convention & Exposition, EXO U launched Ormi, its new BYOD teaching platform, to the North American K12 market. Ormi (meaning "momentum" in Greek) was engineered…
App of the Week: Engage kids in the world of art
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Newtown Public Schools implements anonymous reporting app
Newtown Public Schools has implemented a new safety and bullying reporting app called Anonymous Alerts®. The app allows students, parents and other school personnel to maintain their confidentiality…
The ‘under-connected’ are the new internet access challenge
Though technology's critical role in academic and workforce success is increasing, many low- and moderate-income families, while connected to the internet, are plagued by slow speeds or mobile-only…
Sony launches new laser projectors
Sony is broadening its line of laser light source (Z-Phosphor) projectors in the mid-brightness range with three new models between 4,100 and 6,000 lumens. The new models are…
What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
PASCO, NSTA announce their 3 innovative science educators
PASCO Scientific, creator of 21st century science education tools, has announced the winners of the 2016 PASCO NSTA STEM Educator Awards. The annual awards, which are sponsored by…
From STEM tools to wi-fi, using tech to inspire
Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Certiport announces CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, a test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, announced the CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference, a conference dedicated to helping…
The 4 conditions that support deeper learning
Teachers must exchange their traditional instructor role for that of a "learning strategist" in order to achieve deeper learning outcomes, according to a new white paper from the…
Data helps district make sense of student athletes and academics
South Carolina's Greenville County Schools and PlanetHS, a platform connecting school communities online, have formed a collaborative partnership the Greenville Health System to collect data regarding student participation…
Samsung launches new STEM learning, collaboration solutions
In partnership with STEM Fuse and Tidebreak, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has announced two new education solutions to enhance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum, and create…
The real reasons later school start times are effective
Two researchers explain how tardiness and discipline problems are linked to start times in high schools.