14 sites to successfully crowdfund your classroom
A closer look at today’s biggest crowdfunding sites for K-12 and beyond Crowdfunding, which harnesses the “crowd” to gain needed ... Read more
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The digital signage upgrade that didn’t break the bank
Open-source software and existing devices form the backbone of one district's big digital signage upgrade.
School leadership under the microscope
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here,…
eSchool Media, Casey Green to host interactive interviews from ASU GSV Innovation Summit
eSchool Media, Inc, and Campus Computing announced plans for interactive Thought Leader Interviews at the 2016 ASU GSV Innovation Summit on April 18, 19 and 20 in San…
Blackboard launches New Learning Experience platform
Blackboard has launched the K-12 New Learning Experience Platform for districts and schools. The platform brings together institutions, parents, teachers, and learners in an integrated approach that addresses…
All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts
Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more
EnGenius introduces K-12 schools to a new network solution
EnGenius Technologies, Inc., a provider of high-performance, versatile networking and telecommunications solutions for businesses and consumers, recently introduced its new Neutron Series Distributed Network Management Solution. The Neutron…
Lightspeed Systems releases updated school web filter
Ed-tech solution provider Lightspeed Systems announced the release of version 3 of Rocket Web Filter for content filtering in K-12 schools. The release features a new user interface…
What happens when student hackers shut down a district’s internet?
Denial of service attacks can shut down internet access and leave IT teams powerless When Jeff McCune noticed that his ... Read more
Why some schools pay $100 more for the same iPads
Irrespective of size or volume purchase, some districts are paying too much for technology. Experts discuss various solutions to the ‘broken’ process of ed-tech purchasing.
How every school can promote safety in a digital world
Keeping students safe in the digital era — with its myriad dangers — means a proactive IT strategy Technology has ... Read more
Does your school have a growth mindset when it comes to change?
Want your tech rollout to be successful? First, you need the right mindset Most educational organizations want to improve teaching ... Read more
The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program
Not all successful one-to-one programs are alike. But they do share some common ground.
Technology can help states meet learning, leadership goals
Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Certiport announces CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, a test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, announced the CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference, a conference dedicated to helping…
The project-based STEM curriculum that’s big on real-world rigor
Project Lead the Way is a STEM-centered curriculum that introduces students to engineering and robotics with a real-world twist..
Edsby making cloud service available on Microsoft Azure
Edsby, a cloud-based learning management system for K-12 school districts that connects teachers, parents and students using modern technologies, will soon be available on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft's hyperscale,…
Acer launches no risk laptop seed program
Acer has launched its new Acer Education Seed Program, which offers K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to test either a cloud-based Acer TravelMate B117 notebook…
Good online teaching is often just plain good teaching
How does an online instructor teach a 19 year old to read and write when she doesn't even see him? The secret, one teacher learns, is all in…
N.J. experiments with new engagement platform
Evolution Labs and The New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA), the state’s professional association of school leaders, have partnered to further develop and make available to NJASA…
Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says
Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. Research from…
Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology
A Spanish immersion program makes full use of technology in the classroom
7th grade scholarships for MOOC completion
Outstanding 7th grade students from families with financial need can earn special consideration for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship if they complete a free college class offered…
How paper-free days can spark a tech transformation
Cutting out paper and pencils one day a week got students and teachers at one school thinking more creatively.
Utah’s early literacy program works–here’s why
A statewide kindergarten readiness initiative in Utah is helping children develop early literacy skills before they enter kindergarten, and is doing so at a higher rate than among…
Teachers want larger role in ed-tech decisions
More teachers want to play an increased role in ed-tech decision-making, according to a survey of more than 4,300 teachers by TES Global in partnership with the Jefferson…
New Va. high school to focus big on coding
That's the consensus of a growing number of educators who say how and what students are taught must change in order to better prepare them for a rapidly…
Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest
Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for its 2016 Engineering Contest that recognizes engineering, science, and STEM teachers for their creative use of Vernier sensors to…
TeachCS zeroes in on computer science
As the nation focuses on Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13th, computer science curricula developers and professional development providers joined forces to announce TeachCS, a platform for high…
100 districts that are digital learning innovators
One hundred school districts across the U.S. have been honored for their use of online and digital learning resources to personalize learning. Knovation's 2015 Digital Learning Awards program…
New online portal facilitates i-Ready implementation
Curriculum Associates recently launched i-Ready Central to help teachers, principals, and administrators successfully implement its i-Ready program. The online portal, offered at no additional cost to all i-Ready…
The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level
Ed-tech expert Kathy Schrock weighs in on mixed platform device solutions for all grade levels and suggests her ideal device combos for every grade level.
Every Student Succeeds Act shifts more power to states
While a "new and improved" version of the hotly-debated No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) would still require reading and math testing in grades 3-8 and once in…
The advanced Google searches every student should know
Google has amazing tools for finding school-worthy sources. Too bad most kids don't know they exist. “Did he seriously just ask that? How old is this guy?” Well…
Do online charter schools measure up?
New research offers evidence that online charter schools post weaker academic performance and struggle more to maintain student engagement than their conventional brick-and-mortar peers. The National Study of…