Virtual, augmented reality platforms emerge as computer science teaching tool

Students who learn to code with mobile AR platforms reportedly score higher on assessments than those who don’t use them, according to a Georgia Institute of Technology study.

By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019

When digital platforms communicate, teachers and students benefit

David Knapp, director of technology and innovation for the Loveland City School District in Ohio, explains why interoperability should be a priority in selecting and working with vendors.

By David Knapp • March 12, 2019

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School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

By K-12 Dive staff

SXSW EDU 2019: For LeVar Burton, promoting literacy 'chose me'

We caught up with the Reading Rainbow host, as well as Reading Is Fundamental CEO Alicia Levi, to discuss the digital divide and increasing access to literacy resources.

By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Making school safety more proactive and teaching students to learn from failure

The final full day of Austin's ed innovation gathering also featured a discussion of Reconstruction's lasting impacts and a handful of big announcements.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Chicago's efforts to freeze summer melt — and an ed tech lip sync battle

Also, find out what administrators can learn from a Ghana university leader and more from the second day of the Austin, Texas, ed innovation extravaganza.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Educators discuss transformation strategy, neuroscience-based approach

Couldn't make it to Austin for the conference? Get caught up on conversations around community, media literacy and more.

By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2019

Indiana the latest state to address scandals, low achievement in virtual charters

Among the accusations against two schools are that none of 2,372 students reportedly attending one for a full year actually earned any credits, and one in five enrolled were never signed up for any classes.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 1, 2019

Report: Few districts have full-time role focused on student privacy

With at least 122 cybersecurity threats or breaches reported in K-12 schools last year, the need for chief privacy officers or similar roles is growing.

By Amelia Harper • March 1, 2019

Study: Due diligence critical for effective digital curriculum adoption

Outcomes for a personalized math program at five New Jersey schools highlight the need to prioritize seeing real results from long-term studies before money is spent on a new product or service.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Assistive tech tools can help ensure curriculum impacts all students

A veteran educator says these tools are as essential to everyday success as glasses for many students — and districts don't have to break the bank to put them in place.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 27, 2019

Why teachers are teaching keyboarding earlier

There are many reasons why teachers are devoting curriculum time to teaching students how to touch type. Boosting their academic performance is the most important.

Feb. 26, 2019

Creative marketing turns school events into networking, branding opportunities

A marketing expert suggests the rise of school choice requires districts to step up their game with new strategies, such as experiential marketing, to engage their communities.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 22, 2019

Podcasting strengthens students' writing, editing and speaking skills

Educators from kindergarten through high school are finding the media format helps students break out of their shells, which is especially crucial for older students about to graduate.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

English language learners need equal access to STEM opportunities, report finds

These students total 4.6 million, or 9.4% of the school-age population, and ELL access is increasingly crucial to fill a growing need for labor in STEM fields.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 20, 2019

Report: Principals' support key element in teachers' data use

But the RAND Corp. survey also finds while almost 90% of teachers report having access to data, they often don't have information on students' progress and behavior.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 15, 2019

School, district social media policies must tackle pitfalls as well as opportunities

According to one guide, strong policies require a flexible, thorough approach that adapts to changing trends while addressing difficult scenarios involving students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 14, 2019

Report: Access to reliable internet, devices outside of class ongoing challenge

Only half of the 9,200 respondents to a recent Schoology survey say their districts allow students to take devices home.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Spread of digital assistants to classrooms poses concerns

While bringing voice-enabled speakers into schools can introduce students to the tech, questions of privacy and curricular use persist.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Games help educators, communities tackle difficult budget, policy decisions

While game-based learning is used in classrooms, district leaders say such simulations can also garner multiple perspectives on district-level decisions when the pressure’s really on.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2019

Input from teachers, students critical in effective media center overhauls

Aside from community input, schools can seek ideas from PTAs and grant-makers whose funds may be used to implement the changes.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 12, 2019

4 best practices for implementing adaptive assessments

As schools seek to better personalize learning, some are embracing a growing trend toward adaptive tools that measure student progress.

By Jessica Leigh Brown • Feb. 11, 2019

122 K-12 cybersecurity threats reported last year

However, the report's author believes up to 20 times that number of incidents may have gone unreported — and it's only expected to grow.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 11, 2019

Seeing tangible outcomes builds deeper student STEM engagement

Schools in San Francisco are using SoftBank Group's Pepper robots to allow students to bring their coding skills to life.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

The 5 biggest hurdles to school innovation

Scaling and sustaining innovation, as well as dealing with digital equity issues, are some of districts' top challenges, a Consortium for School Networking report says.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 4, 2019

Digital snow days gain steam as schools seek to melt learning loss

More 1:1 device programs enable districts to keep students learning, even when weather like last week's polar vortex forces thousands of cancellations.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 4, 2019