Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology
Kentucky School District Integrates Leading Proactive Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
NASA 3D printing challenge tests creativity and design skills
3d-nasaA new 3D printing design contest from NASA is giving K-12 students the chance to design items that could ultimately be manufactured on the International Space Station.
Teachscape now works with the Swivl robot for PD
Teachscape has partnered with Swivl to further support educators in video-based professional development. Through the partnership, educators can use the Swivl Robot, in conjunction with their mobile devices,…
8 ways to improve your digital teaching
Good teaching is what makes digital age environments meaningful to students. There are countless recipes for digital teaching out there, but here are just a few tips to…
TabPilot Expands School MDM Features for iOS
In February, TabPilot released the iOS version of the Tablet Manager MDM suite into public beta, offering key MDM features including integration with Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP)…
San Bernardino deploys IT services from Dell
Dell has deployed holistic, end-to-end hardware and software solutions that enable San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to further its mission of transforming lives through education. SBCSS…
Educators spill their top STEM challenges and priorities
A new survey of district and building-level STEM supervisors and educators reveals how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or other updated science standards, as well as STEM…
Edmodo will host fifth annual EdmodoCon
On August 4, educators from around the globe will join the online educational conference, EdmodoCon, for a full day of professional development and learning. In its fifth year,…
ParentSquare adds one-to-one messaging between schools and parents
ParentSquare, a secure communication platform designed to reach and engage parents, has launched a new one-to-one messaging feature designed to establish private two-way messaging between schools and parents.…
It’s time for every student to learn to code
Learning to code is about more than career readiness. It’s about helping students make sense of their digital world Recently, ... Read more
My Big Campus customers to transition to itslearning platform
itslearning, maker of the personalized learning management platform of the same name, has announced a strategic partnership with Lightspeed Systems, creators of the My Big Campus (MBC) learning…
Xirrus introduces Xtreme Density Wi-Fi
Wireless network provider Xirrus has announced Xtreme Density (XD) Wi-Fi, high-density Wi-Fi Access Points (APs) that aim to deliver some of the fastest Wi-Fi available in the industry.…
5 core functions of the LMS of the future
According to over 70 higher-ed IT specialists, current LMS functionality is great for administrative tasks, but lacking in providing support for the new learning approaches on today’s campuses.…
Can K-12 districts really bring broadband to the community?
When it comes to providing free broadband access, most communities are far more likely to consider their local coffee shop over their school district. But districts can serve…
8 competencies for K-12 leadership
EdFuel, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that helps K-12 leaders to develop and maximize their potential, has launched the Blueprint for Success initiative, which aims to address a…
Ed leadership policy standards now open for comments
Two national education organizations are seeking additional feedback from the public on revised draft standards for education leaders that aim to ensure district and school leaders are able…
The alternative school program getting most at-risk students to graduate
The purpose of an alternative school program in Ohio for the most at-risk students is to assist targeted groups in gaining the skills required to earn course credits.…
The ed tech trends on the cusp of mainstream
First preview of K-12 Horizon Report notes big ed tech shifts This year, BYOD and makerspaces have their stars on ... Read more
Vernier announces 2015 Engineering Contest winners
Vernier Software & Technology recently named the winners of its 2015 Engineering Contest. The three winning educators – Tate Rector of Beebe Public Schools in Beebe, Ariz.; Ross…
12 ways to adopt Google Apps for Education
A new resource from Gaggle and Amplified IT offers technology facilitators 12 tips to help ensure that Google Apps for Education safe for teachers and students to use.…
Future Ready summit tackles how to plan for tomorrow’s ed tech
A recent regional summit brought superintendents together to discuss the future of education Earlier this week, 43 school district leadership ... Read more
Forward-thinking startups announced as Innovation Incubator winners
The Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN) of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) showcased some of the newest and most innovative products in the education technology market,…
Oregon Trail and the true value of immersive gaming in the classroom
Walk into any bar and ask if anyone remembers Oregon Trail. You’re bound to get a lot of responses. So what is it about immersive gaming that makes…
Cloud-based assessment platform is free for educators
Being able to easily create and deliver quizzes and tests to students in the classroom, and then put the results of those tests to work immediately to help…
Texas Instruments Foundation donates $2.2M for STEM district
The Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation is donating a grant of up to $2.2 million to Educate Texas to accelerate the development of a STEM district in the Lancaster…
How IT can help shape their district’s technology vision
CTOs and their teams can give students the digital toolsets and support that they need to succeed now and in ... Read more
3 critical education topics affecting U.S. students
An annual report examines the persistent gender gap in reading performance, how the Common Core is impacting reading achievement, and how intrinsic motivation plays a key role in…
ASCD notes Teacher Appreciation Week with free resources
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, ASCD has assembled a list of free professional development resources for teachers seeking to improve their practice. In addition to the free…
University develops cyber security curriculum for middle, high schools
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How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners
Special ed and general ed teachers work together at one district to improve outcomes for everyone The implementation of the ... Read more
TechShop launches maker space workshops for educators
Seizing hold of the booming maker movement, a new four-day workshop is aiming to walk educators through the steps of designing, equipping and operating successful, safe and inspirational…
This is how librarians can lead the digital transformation
Despite being pressed for time and resources, one librarian shares how her profession can serve as change agents in their schools' digital transformation by keeping priorities where they…
4 grants perfect for leaders and libraries
Each month, eSchool News compiles a list of new education grant opportunities. This month’s grants focus on libraries, literacy, and school leadership. We list grants for collaborative team…
Califone upgrades PA system with wireless accessibility
As educators continue to deploy more sophisticated audio-visual technology in the classroom and outside, Califone International LLC has upgraded its portable PA419-02 wireless speaker with new wireless capabilities.…
4 key digital learning developments
Fifty-eight percent of high school students in a national survey said they use their own mobile devices for learning in school, and 47 percent of teachers in the…
Turning Technologies signs Student Privacy Pledge
Turning Technologies has joined the growing list of education service providers to sign the Student Privacy Pledge. Introduced by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Software &…
The 3 trust questions to ask every ed tech vendor
