Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more
Discovery Education acquires Dreambox Learning; SchoolStatus acquires ClassTag; and Carnegie Learning Reaches New Milestone
Harmony Early Childhood Center Breaks New Ground In Use Of Mimio Technology, Equips 27 Classrooms
Successful pilot in special needs early learning classrooms spurs preschool center’s purchase of MimioTeach and MimioMobile Cambridge, MA – Nov. ... Read more
Twin Rivers Community Schools Improves Student Safety with TIPS
Students today face ongoing challenges with bullying, weapons, drugs/alcohol, violence and more. Often, disconnects between youth and school administrators cause ... Read more
GuideK12™ Launches SchoolSearch, Taking Communication to a New Level
GuideK12 SchoolSearch™ improves how districts communicate boundaries and school options to families MINNEAPOLIS, MN November 4, 2014 – Today GuideK12 ... Read more
Learning.com Brings Digital Literacy to High School Students with Project NextTech
Using proven curriculum that addresses the ISTE Standards, high school course helps students develop the skills and experience they need ... Read more
Epson Introduces Five New Short-Throw Projectors for K-12 Classrooms
Epson Introduces Five New Short-Throw Projectors for K-12 Classrooms Four PowerLite Projectors and One BrightLink Interactive Projector Bring Reliable Performance ... Read more
New Learning Support App LoiLoNote School Extends Free Downloads Until November 15th Due to Popular Demand!
New Learning Support App LoiLoNote School Extends Free Downloads Until November 15th Due to Popular Demand! Huge Popular Demand Drives ... Read more
Promethean Pledges to Safeguard Student Privacy
Promethean Pledges to Safeguard Student Privacy -Company joins coalition of leading K-12 school service providers dedicated to protecting student data- ... Read more
More districts turn to technology buy-back programs
Rather than letting old machines sit in the janitor’s closet gathering dust, schools nationwide are choosing to sell those machines back to companies that recertify the technology. One…
Rand McNally’s World Atlas now available through Sunburst Digital, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2014 Rand McNally’s World Atlas now available through Sunburst Digital, Inc. Hoffman Estates, IL – ... Read more
Mac to School Ramps Up Apple Device Buy-Back Program for K-12 School Districts
Leading recertified Apple provider earmarks $10M to buy back older Apple devices from K-12 in upcoming school year Rather than ... Read more
edWeb.net launches a professional learning community on “Teaching Kids to Code”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE edWeb.net launches a professional learning community on “Teaching Kids to Code” PRINCETON, NJ, November 3, 2014 – ... Read more
Mobile tools clear path for workflow management
A new tablet app aims to improve faculty workflow around assignments and easily track student submissions.
New pilot links online resources with 3D printers
Tinkerine Studios Ltd., a 3D printer manufacturer and distributor, recently announced the launch of its Tinkerine U school pilot program.
HP hopes its breakup will benefit schools
Innovations in mobile computing, 3D printing, and cloud services are what HP hopes to deliver to schools and other customers as a result of its decision this week…
A collaboration in the cloud: Advancing K-12 technology innovation
Today’s reality of budgetary shortfalls and limited resources make it challenging for K-12 districts around the country to effectively address the technology needs of schools, students and teachers…
Lamp-free projectors: A bright idea that’s catching on
Solid-state illumination can reduce the total cost of ownership for projectors, advocates say—while saving the environment as well. For these reasons and more, a growing number of schools…
3 things you might not know about Google for Education
What does it mean to “go Google” as a K-12 school or district? In a recent eSchool News webinar, James Leonard from the Google for Education team gave…
Eleven new ed-tech services to know about
A “discovery engine” that uses a personalized search service to help professionals find reputable online degree programs from accredited universities, and an assessment application that allows teams of…
Instant logins among the latest ed-tech innovations
A new platform that allows for instant login to any software with a single click, and a "differentiated learning algorithm" that gives students personalized support inside or outside…
5 myths about Google and InBloom’s student privacy
Keeping students safe is a top priority for administrators, educators and parents, and that is why it is crucial to understand the difference between the myths and facts.
Five new ed-tech innovations for schools
Products that make it easier for teachers to control students’ tablet computers and leave notes within the margins of online lessons are among the latest ed-tech innovations we’re…
New ed-tech services aim to stop the ‘summer slide’
Research suggests that students lose two to three months of grade-level equivalency in math skills over the summer, which affects their readiness for the new school year—and this…
New service is like ‘Consumer Reports’ for ed tech
A new Texas-based service called Learning List could help K-12 educators choose the best instructional materials for their schools.
Another brick in the wall: Will states mandate job skills?
Do businesses want state-specified mandates for students to know certain skills which other states would be expected to follow? Unless you've been living under a rock, we have…
CUE exhibitors show new ed-tech innovations
At the annual CUE conference in Palm Springs, Calif., earlier this month, dozens of ed-tech companies showed their latest products for educators—including a new interactive computer game for…
New software lets teachers control student devices
The lines are blurring between mobile device management (MDM) and classroom management software, as both now offer some classroom-level control over students’ mobile devices. That’s good news for…
Google Apps spur rise of new ed-tech market segment
Student use of Google Apps is on the rise, and Google Chromebooks have exploded in popularity within K-12 education. In response to these trends, a new niche market…
Khan Academy now Common Core aligned
During the annual CUE conference in Palm Springs, Calif., on March 22, closing keynote speaker Sal Khan announced a major expansion of his Khan Academy website that will…
Learning analytics now a key feature of school software
School software programs are getting more sophisticated in using data analytics to help educators target their instruction more effectively and personalize learning for students. Learning and instructional management…
Ed-tech innovations curb cell phone cheating—and more
Each week, I’ll highlight new ed-tech innovations that readers should be aware of. This week’s column includes a next-generation wireless infrastructure, more powerful voice recognition software, a blended…
Adobe offers powerful software for video presentations
Adobe Systems has upgraded its Presenter software for easily creating video presentations. The latest version includes new annotation and accessibility features that should appeal to educators.
Seven new ed-tech tools to know about
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…
New laptops designed with students in mind
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…
Watch out, Apple: Chromebooks on the rise in schools
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…
Amplify unveils new curriculum to ‘transform’ teaching
Amplify, the ed-tech company owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., is best known for creating a line of education-focused tablet computers. But that could change with its March…
Free software helps fuel digital instruction
