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

FETC '19: Why tech leaders are among superintendents' most valuable resources

A panel of tech-leaders-turned-superintendents shared what this role brings to the table, how it should be valued and what they've learned from CTOs.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 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

Amazon to fund computer science courses in more than 130 NYC schools

The introductory and AP courses will span schools in all five boroughs, including at least 30 in Queens — the soon-to-be home of an Amazon HQ2.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 30, 2019

How educators can incorporate computational thinking across disciplines

ISTE encourages educators to nurture students' self-confidence and use collaborative, hands-on projects to leverage these skills in any subject.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019

FETC '19: How to be a 'tech-ready' school leader

Panelists at the annual technology conference said administrators need to be visionary planners, empowering leaders, systems designers and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2019

FETC '19: 'Alexa, tell me what you know about FERPA'

Personal assistant devices raise a number of student privacy questions, but careful planning can make them valuable classroom tools.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2019

AI closer to making teachers' jobs easier, but still unlikely to replace them

A RAND Corp. paper says the tech can help students practice “rule-based” content, such as facts and procedures — but it can't measure soft skills like a teacher.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2019

Online curricula helps teachers tackle AI in the classroom

While some schools use some form of artificial intelligence to teach, hardly any have curricula designed to teach students how it works and how to use it. A number of organizations are stepping up to help.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 23, 2019

Educators can level up student learning using tech for classroom play

A Tufts University child study and human development professor says creating digital learning "playgrounds" promotes student creativity and choice.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019

Data security a growing priority for districts

A report finds more money is being spent to prevent data breaches, but adequate manpower to oversee network security is still lacking.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 10, 2019

5G internet to expand utility of cutting-edge curricular tools

Faster internet speeds will only expand student access and opportunities via tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

Cybersecurity a must in curriculum in increasingly digital classrooms

An ability to responsibly navigate online threats is as critical as grasping life skills taught in home economics — and educators must learn, too.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

'Digital breakouts' use game-like elements to make PD fun, memorable

The puzzle-based approach presents a flexible and personalized model at a time when training opportunities are among the top-cited factors in retention.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 9, 2019

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019

With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson , Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

Teacher reluctance, funds still present hurdle for emerging tech in classrooms

By getting comfortable with new technologies and finding avenues to finance them, educators can encourage students to use these tools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 7, 2019

Our best K-12 stories of 2018

The year's top stories reflect ongoing interest in new and innovative approaches to education.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 27, 2018

Few federally funded ed innovations show positive gains

Of 67 evaluations on U.S. Department of Education grants totaling $700 million, only 12, or 18%, showed a measurable impact on academic performance.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 18, 2018

Newark Public Schools, Girls Who Code partner to expand computer science opportunities

The partnership, which will help establish coding clubs in more middle schools in the district, demonstrates the benefits of looking beyond district borders to expand opportunities and programming.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 18, 2018

Code-cracking puzzles are a gateway to higher math

Teaching the long history of ciphers, cryptography and code breaking expands students' ideas of how math fits into the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Digital portfolios allow more space to assess student learning

A Wisconsin principal suggests students gain the added benefit of exercising crucial digital and soft skills while giving their teachers more material to tailor personalized feedback.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

4 steps to achieving districtwide technology equality

Kevin Ghost of Pennsylvania's Connellsville Area School District explains how a rural, 4,300-student district gave teachers and students a uniform experience in a 21st century learning environment.

By Kevin Ghost • Dec. 10, 2018

Videoconferencing can help ease teacher shortage pain, but is it enough?

"Beaming in" highly qualified or specialized teachers can aid low-income schools, but concerns persist that it's a Band-Aid for more systemic solutions.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 10, 2018

Virtual reality elevates student retention, synthesis

Not only does VR boost learning abilities, an expert says, but it's also becoming more affordable for schools.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Looking to reality TV can spice up blended learning PD

A new online resource taps into popular TV shows to help educators put themselves in students' shoes when developing blended learning lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

White House releases five-year STEM education strategy

The Trump administration's report stresses partnerships and digital literacy to make the U.S. "the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment."

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 5, 2018