Creating your own eTextbooks for Common Core
In an effort to save schools and districts money that’s often spent on outdated textbooks, many of which are not aligned with the Common Core State Standards, innovative…
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Ed-tech stakeholders advocate for boost in eRate cap
Inadequate internet connectivity is more than an inconvenience to teachers and students—it has the capacity to limit the educational and ... Read more
Just how effective are the Common Core State Standards?
With all the hype about the Common Core State Standards, it's easy to forget that some states have decided not to adopt the standards--plus, some adopting states are…
August: Four education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit.
Admins predict changes in rigor, instruction under Common Core
A new report from the Center on Education Policy (CEP) finds that states are actively working to implement the Common Core State Standards through planning, professional development, and…
Computer models help students examine biological structures
Many scientists agree that the best way to learn the anatomy of any species is to utilize donor bodies. However, thousands of junior high, high school and college…
10 places to find great BYOD lesson plans
There’s a growing concern amongst schools and educators that though "bring your own device" (BYOD) and mobile learning initiatives are in place, teachers and school leaders still have…
Social media’s impact in schools
When it comes to social media in schools, most students don't hesitate to collaborate with one another. But some schools and districts still worry about safety and responsible…
School web filtering needs extreme makeover
During a recent symposium on the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), experts agreed that though the law backed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has good intentions, school…
Our readers’ top 40 ed-tech services for 2013-14
Which ed-tech products and services do our readers like best? Here are their top 40 choices for the 2013-14 school year. This past spring, we asked readers to…