Engineering student's journey offers tips for making STEM more accessible

Getting students of color and females interested in STEM has proven challenging, but when passion is sparked in unexpected places, fanning it into a flame is critical.

By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2018

Districts struggle with status as popular hacker targets

The amount of personal data gathered by schools and districts, as well as their relative lack of cybersecurity resources, has made them an increasingly popular target in recent years.

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2018

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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

Schools can flag potential threats with web filters

Since adopting a Chrome plug-in filter last summer, Missouri's Morgan County R-1 School District has reportedly avoided four crisis situations.

By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018

Survey: school funding is top concern for most principals

Principals worry about funding and improving teacher morale, and are spending more time than ever making decisions about technology.

By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018

Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson U partner on tech recycling initiative

Faced with a surplus of decommissioned computers, the university is giving back to the community by donating them to K-12 schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018

As school tech gobbles up more power, schools learn to conserve energy in other areas

Investing in energy efficient strategies offers cost-savings and sustainability benefits.

By Amelia Harper • April 6, 2018

Tapping into online communities can benefit educators at all levels

Building virtual communities with district families as well as other educators nationwide can improve metrics ranging from instructional quality to school culture.

By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2018

Digital dissection tools can enhance science lessons

Supporters of the technology claim it's more animal friendly, while others say there is no replacing the real experience.

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

Schools relying more heavily on surveillance, but must consider potential impact

Digital surveillance systems and other security measures can help school officials monitor and deter an array of incidents, but schools walk a fine line in not hindering the learning environment with their presence.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2018

Big tech investment not a necessity for personalized learning

The more important focus is on mindsets and practices, according to a National Board Certified teacher in Chicago.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2018

How much will NAEP's digital transition impact results on 'nation's report card'?

In a letter, Louisiana State Superintendent John White voices concerns ahead of the April 10 release of scores from last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress.

By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2018

Drones help connect the dots on math, coding concepts

Putting what's learned in class into a real-world context can make learning relevant while better preparing students for adulthood.

By Roger Riddell • March 29, 2018

Creating a position to oversee personalized learning doesn't guarantee buy-in

Focusing on early adopters can be a more effective way to spread changes in teacher practice, experts say.

By Linda Jacobson • March 28, 2018

Before considering AI, districts must get their data houses in order

Districts must streamline the data they collect and consider its quality before they can make the most of artificial intelligence — and interoperability is a key component in the conversation.

By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2018

How can districts get the ball rolling on ed tech interoperability?

Pressing for more "plug-and-play" capabilities between platforms and resources can allow educators to fully capitalize on the promise of these tools.

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2018

Breaking down districts' departmental silos key to long-term change

From the upper levels of district administration down to schools, more collaboration and communication across different business areas can address some of the challenges plaguing K-12 education.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2018

Is E-Rate doing enough to effectively expand broadband in rural schools?

Some 6% of U.S. public schools still lack access to high-speed internet, and fiberoptic requests for rural schools are reportedly denied at a 30% rate.

By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2018

Thoughtful tech integration in the classroom can model balanced use for students

The way educators work tech into lesson plans influences students' perceptions of how it should be used.

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2018

How one librarian rethought his space to prepare students

Todd Burleson, library media specialist at Hubbard Woods Elementary in Winnetka, IL, oversaw the creation of an "IDEA Lab" that uses a cross-curricular approach to prepare students for future jobs.

By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2018

Gamified microlearning approach can make PD more fun and engaging for teachers

The days of "one-size-fits-all" professional development are over, and districts like California's Tulare Joint Union High School District are rethinking their models entirely.

By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2018

What does it mean for districts to be 'data-driven,' anyway?

To make the most use of such an approach, schools and districts must demand that silos between platforms be broken down. 

By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2018

SXSWedu 2018: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

Couldn't make it to Texas? We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018

What educators need to know about literacy

Check out these five recent stories spotlighting challenges and strategies for getting students reading at level.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018

Keeping tech running smoothly a growing concern for some school districts

Districts enlist high school students in tech support Internship classes to handle routine maintenance. 

By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018

Stephenville ISD digital learning director stresses importance of pedagogy in 1:1

Brianna Hodges also says community partnerships were key to expanding web access in the rural Texas community.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018