How education data helps optimize hybrid learning
A hybrid approach can give districts the flexibility they need to safely transport students to school and provide in-person instruction at a safe distance.
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Has the pandemic widened the achievement gap?
Educators have been talking about the achievement gap since at least the 1960s and the publication of the Coleman Report. This year, of course, the gap everyone is…
3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers
Educators on Twitter know that sharing is something teachers love. If you’re a school leader, it’s likely your school is at the center of your community, with close…
5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021
As much as 88 percent of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43 percent of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the…
Finding the silver linings in a pandemic
As we sift through the consequences of the pandemic for our children, educators and education researchers are likely going to be learning lessons about our school system for…
10 new edtech tools to power teaching and learning
Instead of the usual hustle and bustle through bright and crowded exhibit hall aisles, edtech trade shows kept exhibitors and attendees at home this year and took a…
How to ensure your edtech tools support equity goals
As I meet with team leaders in my suburban Chicago school district, I ask: What is your department doing to create equitable and inclusive learning conditions for all…
Why encryption is key during remote learning
While the numbers are constantly changing based on fluid circumstances and data, it’s safe to say that millions of students across the U.S. are engaging in virtual learning.…
Avoiding the pitfalls of remote classroom compliance
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped education compliance, both in K-12 and higher education. As classes went fully online, it has become incredibly difficult for school IT administrators and…
How to make edtech entrepreneurship more inclusive
In this MarketScale EdTech Today podcast from host Kevin Hogan, remote learning expert Sal Kahn and Anne Wintroub, director of Social Innovation for the AT&T Foundation, discuss a…