Classroom satellite startup Ardusat raises $1M in seed funding

The startup's satellites allow students to perform space-based experiments from the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015

FCC's 2015 budget reiterates E-rate performance goals

The program aims to meet the needs of 21st Century schools and libraries by providing faster broadband.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Texas students' dyslexia assistance app concept wins award

Mind Glass, which was recognized by the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, would allow users to change the text and background colors for easier reading on Web pages and mobile devices.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

Triumph Learning launches $5M grant program for blended instruction

The grant competition comes as the company launches its first state-specific solution for Texas.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

LAUSD unable to fund 1:1 tech program

The news comes in the wake of the district's well-publicized, failed iPad initiative which flaunted the promise that every student be equipped with an iPad.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

Chevron pumping $130M into STEM ed over next three years

This year, the gas conglomerate will spend $30 million on STEM programming in 2015, with a commitment of $100 million in the last three year. 

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

Sharp Electronics to award over $100K in products to U.S. schools

The grand prize of the company's 'Tech-It-Up' challenge will see one school outfitted with $100,000 worth of state-of-the-art Sharp products.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 2015

UClass acquisition brings time-saving tagging system to Renaissance Learning

UClass, described by some as a 'Dropbox for education, features a resource library tagged according to various state standards

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2015

NoRedInk locks down $6M in funding

Started by a high school English teacher, the ed tech startup teaches writing skills through pop-culture-saturated online drills.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015

Michigan schools pool together for bargain broadband prices

In Oakland Country, 28 schools have linked up through the ONE consortium, paying less than a third of the state average for reliable high-speed Internet.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015

McGraw-Hill teams with Cerego on adaptive learning for world languages

The first product to come out of the team-up will be an upgraded 'Asi se dice' for high school Spanish classes.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2015

Ohio to administer digital PARCC assessment this week

The state is reportedly the first to deliver the Common Core-aligned English language arts and math assessment.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015

Knovation's icurio to help educators discover top digital resources

Icurio not only helps educators find digital learning options, but also assists in using these platforms to create personalized learning opportunities.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015

NC district deploys 30K Chromebooks in middle schools

The considerable tech deployment follows a two-year initiative to provide WiFi access in all classrooms across the district.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015

UVA Curry School Foundation partners with USA Funds on new accelerator

Part of the Jefferson Education Accelerator's mission includes working with a network of K-12 schools and higher ed institutions to test new products and services.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015

FIU joins Google program to help minority AP computer science students

Will monetary rewards encourage STEM achievement?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015

5 gamified tools for K-12 classrooms

Adding elements of gaming to the learning experience is picking up steam, and everyone from NASA to Amplify is jumping onboard.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015

Is Blackboard planning a PowerSchool acquisition?

As the ed tech giant looks to build a foothold in K-12, it may be toying with the idea of buying Pearson's student information system.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015

Student privacy pledge passes 100 signatures

The pledge asks that signatories adhere to a list of 12 commitments aimed at ensuring student data security, but some question whether it goes far enough.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015

Are blended learning and longer school days the perfect combination?

A paper recently released by the National Center on Time & Learning touts the benefits of utilizing the two approaches in tandem.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 12, 2015

NASA, college students unveil K-12 science game

The multi-person game requires players to use real-world knowledge to navigate a fictional world where "mysterious clouds of dust" have rendered all adults unconscious.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 12, 2015

Ed investor lashes out at Sun-Times coverage of alleged conflicts of interest

A series of articles drew attention to Chicago school contracts gained by companies Deborah Quazzo, who sits on the city's education board, invests in.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 11, 2015

Is de-identifying data the answer to the student privacy issue?

Separating students' identities from their digital records could help deter unauthorized access and use.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 11, 2015

Alma buys K-12 data integration firm Always Prepped

The all-in-one platform will gain more robust data analytics from the deal.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 11, 2015

FCC chair's open Internet proposal would benefit classrooms

Tom Wheeler's plan would, in part, make it easier to bring broadband connectivity to classrooms.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 11, 2015