We recently asked readers: “If you could choose a topic to be the focus of a movie/documentary about education, what would it be and why?” Here are the…
Following through on a promise made last year, India introduced an inexpensive tablet computer on Oct. 5, saying the device would deliver modern technology to the countryside to…
Philadelphia’s Central High School focuses on making its technology initiatives student-centered, with an emphasis on boosting achievement—and this focus has paid off in a big way. That's why…
A free resource aims to help K-12 school district leaders make sure they are adequately prepared to address threats to critical district technology systems and infrastructure—and it’s just…
To ensure that teachers are ready to enter the classroom, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is proposing a series of initiatives to reward the best teacher preparation…
Although some people report headaches or other problems from viewing 3D images, that's not a reason for educators to shy away from using 3D in the classroom, optometrists…
Amazon’s unveiling of the Kindle Fire, a tablet computer that costs a few hundred dollars less than Apple’s iPad, sends a bright-hot message: The online retailer is ready…
To help educators, schools, and even ed-tech companies receive the credit they deserve for their success, we've created a number of awards programs. These programs aim to highlight…
As Congress weighs several bills designed to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act, lawmakers are at odds over a proposal to revamp how federal education dollars are…
For critics who say a college degree isn't worth what you get in return, the issue begs the question: “Is college really just about finding a good job…
Amazon is expected to unveil a tablet computer Sept. 28, picking a fight with Apple Inc. and its iPad. The iPad has many challengers and has proven popular…
Now that even the staid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has loosened its tight rein on social media networks, it’s time for more educators to use these tools to…
It’s a modern Cinderella story: Representatives from 18 optimistic, hardworking school communities were honored with a fancy black tie party Sept. 20, with critics of public education blissfully…
Does the use of textbooks lead to better student achievement? Somebody should do the research. Schools nationwide are spending billions of dollars each year on textbooks, with no…
Some California schools are turning away middle and high school students who have not received a required whooping cough vaccine while others are defying a law passed last…
A nonprofit start-up funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will quickly evaluate which educational technologies are worth the investment – and which ones aren’t…
Think of it as kryptonite for ‘Superman’: As lawmakers work to strip teachers of their collective bargaining rights and school reformers place much of the blame for the…
One of the biggest shocks we as editors have every year, thanks to the results of our annual Readership Survey, is that many people ask for resources we…
According to the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), D.C. public schools are planning to test students on their knowledge of human sexuality,…
More than half of school districts in states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards said they agree that the new math and English/language arts standards are…
