IT ManagementIncredible: Growth of this technology crushes Apple, Microsoft in K-12 classrooms March 24, 2017 by Laura Ascione New research reveals a strong K-12 education market share for Chromebooks in the US; much different story internationally.
STEM & STEAM5 ways to reduce the harrowing STEM teacher shortage March 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione As early STEM learning becomes critical to students' later academic success, policies must shift to bring in more STEM educators
NewsTrump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education March 17, 2017 by Laura Ascione Ed groups decry the proposed federal education budget, which invests heavily in school choice
IT ManagementFacebook combats fake news with new warning label March 16, 2017 by Queenie Wong, The Mercury News The social media giant is hoping to reduce the spread of fake news stories with a new tool.
Featured on eSchool News6 of Betsy DeVos’ biggest blunders to date March 14, 2017 by Laura Ascione Before and after her confirmation, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has had to contend with critics who don't let a mistake go unnoticed
Blended LearningGroundbreaking school blends high school and college together March 13, 2017 by Dave Knoche The 4-year college experience isn’t for every student—and maybe PPEC's zero student debt, blended pathway can help.
District ManagementCould PD lead to better student writing? March 9, 2017 by Laura Ascione English learners receiving ‘cognitive strategies’ instruction got higher test scores.
NewsWhat do you do when a school doesn’t want your special-needs child? March 7, 2017 by Shaheen Pasha, The Dallas Morning News Public schools are lifeblood for many special-needs kids, especially when other educational options aren't bound by IDEA
District ManagementTrump pledges support for HBCUs, but no additional money March 2, 2017 by William Douglas and Anita Kumar, McClatchy Washington Bureau HBCU leaders express frustration with limited scope of discussions and funding opportunities
NewsTrump repeats push for school voucher program March 2, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times In joint address to Congress, Trump urges lawmakers to pass a bill "for disadvantaged youth"
Featured on eSchool NewsTrump to order more effort to help black colleges February 28, 2017 by Anita Kumar and William Douglas, McClatchy Washington Bureau The White House said Trump committed to announcing an HBCU plan before the end of February.
District ManagementMissed TCEA? Here’s your ed-tech news recap February 22, 2017 by Laura Ascione Don't miss this recap of the latest technology product news, reports, and research.
District ManagementReactions flare to DeVos’ confirmation February 21, 2017 by Laura Ascione Educators, policymakers and advocacy groups issue statements and reactions to the Senate's confirmation of Betsy DeVos
Curriculum5 examples of personalized learning in action June 10, 2021February 16, 2017 by Laura Ascione A new report explores how schools and districts take personalized learning into their own hands to benefit students.
District ManagementHere’s what schools need to know about ESSA right now February 14, 2017 by Meris Stansbury Under new administration, DeVos, what’s going on with the ESSA?
IT ManagementWhy are rural schools still struggling with high-speed internet access? February 8, 2017 by Laura Ascione As internet access becomes more essential to education, some service providers are partnering with districts in innovative ways.
NewsPence casts historic tie-breaking vote to confirm DeVos February 7, 2017 by Bridget Bowman, CQ-Roll Call Democrats argue that because DeVos could not garner support from the GOP-led Senate, it underscored her weakness as a nominee.
District ManagementLibrarians: Information literacy is a must-have skill February 7, 2017 by Laura Ascione A new survey reveals how librarians hope to expand their roles in developing patrons' information literacy skills.
CurriculumNew MakerBot program launches for teachers February 6, 2017 by ESchool Media Contributors New MakerBot program allows educators to promote the use of 3D printing in their classrooms, participate in challenges, and receive support from MakerBot.
District ManagementFirst-ever online library of edtech pricing data launches for school districts February 3, 2017 by ESchool Media Contributors Consortium's Data Platform allows members to see peer reviews and the actual prices paid by districts.