DCPS scandal, marijuana and benefit corporations: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the future of the higher ed accreditation landscape and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Common Sense, Center for Humane Technology call for tech addiction awareness in schools

Students are vulnerable to the mental chess that big tech platforms, present in many classrooms, play for their attention, warns former Google ethicist Tristan Harris.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 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

How schools are addressing wireless needs

Reliable broadband WiFi connections are increasingly mandatory as digital resources move closer to classroom ubiquity.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2018

Administrators must prioritize support role with tech's infusion into classrooms

Teachers need guidance on how to incorporate tech into pedagogy and lessons.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2018

Oregon district's IT nightmare highlights need for disaster plans

Right before the school year, Beaverton School District administrators found their data center completely offline with a number of hard drives unable to reboot.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2018

Retention, Amazon and SOTU: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how this year's flu season is impacting schools and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018

Ed shouldn't invest heavily in VR yet, but experimentation is key

The cost is still prohibitively high, but those who can experiment now will be better positioned for broader use later.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018

Rural Kentucky co-op expands digital access to mental health services

Referrals for mental health and poor behavior are reportedly down across the 70 Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative schools using the program.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

FETC: How can administrators ensure digital-age classrooms are best serving learners?

In a few short years, every K-12 student will have been born in the 21st century, but none of their teachers will be.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

Tweet away: Social media can be a powerful classroom tool

Incorporating these platforms into curriculum isn't a simple leap, but there's value in students' familiarity with them and the benefits they offer.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

FETC, assessment and institutional innovation: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed affordability, creativity in schools and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2018

Innovative classroom design requires shift to 'designer' mindset

Embracing that shift requires navigating the hundreds of "micro-decisions" made about classrooms every day to find the choices students would love to make, says Director of Innovative Learning Robert Dillon.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018

It's on administrators to create future-ready schools

School and district leaders must foster tech engagement from the "pockets of innovation" among faculty and staff, even as there’s pressure to teach to tests.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018

NWEA unveils K-3 reading fluency test

Researchers and teachers weigh in on using computer and in-person assessments.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018

Ed Dept FERPA ruling may signal greater responsiveness to privacy complaints

The ruling against a virtual school clearly states families can't be required to waive rights under privacy laws as a condition of enrollment or receipt of educational services.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2018

Alternative training programs can help solve the STEM teacher shortage

Transforming teachers into scientists and scientists into teachers can also increase diversity in the field.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 22, 2018

Move toward less centralization gaining traction in school security

New approaches to visitor management and including staff members in decisions about safety strategies are also trending.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018

What's on the horizon for ed tech in 2018?

We asked four experts what they see as the biggest trends — and what they're most wary of.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018

Tech tools boost learning from STEM to the arts, but aren't a shortcut for hard work

Apps and handheld devices are helping students learn to play musical instruments, practice compositions, and even write musical scores.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018

Put students at the heart of social media policies to enhance learning

The variety of platforms can benefit the classroom and teach digital citizenship.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2018

Online learning an alternative for snow days — but caution is necessary

Administrators must consider students' home internet access and learning needs before implementing "eLearning Day" plans.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2018

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2018

Efforts to rethink the existing model and the impact of ESSA implementation will continue shaping education this year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2018

Innovative pre-K and school climate: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on teacher hiring best practices, online enrollments and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2018

Tech helps California students produce award-winning media

Students at Rancho Minerva Middle School have put their digital media skills to the test, producing a short film that won a national award and influenced district purchasing.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2018

Ravitch: Technology is a tool, not a panacea

Technology can bring risks to students if not used appropriately and thoughtfully.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018