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Knewton launches free personalized learning tool
The program uses an artificial intelligence program to determine which pieces of content will best help a student learn.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
San Francisco's Salesforce ed partnership is about more than devices
The Salesforce Foundation originally donated funds for training and hardware, but a new donation places the focus on educators.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
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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.
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Companies, schools struggle with varying ed tech procurement practices
The convergence of school technology and instructional strategies can make financial planning challenging.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Nevada receives $1.3M settlement from Measured Progress
The test provider will refund part of its contract and fund new science assessments following a botched rollout of new state tests.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Pilot program helps districts tackle cyberbullying
The helpline assists administrators in identifying potential harassment on social media channels and addressing the situation.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
3D printers provide introductions to engineering, design skills
Tech-focused teachers and cheaper prices are turning the innovative production method into an effective teaching tool.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Ed Dept looks for ways to quickly test tech tools
The department has issued a request for ideas on how to do rapid tests of efficacy, including creating guidelines and assessment methods.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Meet the modern school bus
GPS tracking, automated routing systems, and other tech tools are transforming how districts get students to school.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Pearson looks to the future with focus fully on ed
The company, which recently sold off its media investments, does roughly $5 billion in schools-related business in the United States alone.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Over 8,000 Boston students still lack a school assignment
With the first day of school just three weeks away, a software glitch has district employees scrambling to place students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
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Cheating prevention and Amplify's sale: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on digital transcripts' 'quiet revolution' and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2015 -
91% of parents want computer science in schools
A Gallup poll finds that most believe computer science instruction is a good use of school resources.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
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Top teaching colleges start students in the classroom early
In order to be successful, teaching students need to meet a high bar, practice the craft, and integrate technology.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Amplify AP computer science MOOC spins off as Edhesive
The online AP course package was administered to roughly 2,000 high schoolers this year and had lower attrition than most similar online courses.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
As E-rate expands broadband access, more questions arise
One expert questions if schools and teachers are ready for the possibilities more technology offers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Lessons from Common Core testing — without the data
District Administration looks at how districts can improve, even before results from the latest round of tests are available.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Tech innovation transforming the school library
Across the country, librarians are rethinking what kind of services they should provide.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Gates Foundation invests $2M in Edcamp
The informal gatherings, or 'unconferences,' of educators, entrepreneurs, and others offer a chance to test new ideas and collaborate.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
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New PD from Hobsons, Gallup focuses on teachers' strengths
The partnership will use online courses and in-person coaching to help teachers develop their particular aptitudes.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How a California middle school opened access to STEM
Los Alisos Middle School worked with Project Lead the Way to expand its offerings.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Online speech therapy program helps fill gaps for rural district
After struggling to hire a qualified speech therapist, California's Lone Pine adopted PresenceLearning.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
San Francisco to add computer science for all students
In an interview with Education Week, the district’s STEM chief said he hopes other districts follow suit.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Pittsburgh adopts online badges to reward summer learning
The Pittsburgh City of Learning gives students a digital portfolio of skills learned to show prospective employers or colleges.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Amplify
Amplify for sale as News Corp fails to find profit in ed
The media giant's education unit had trouble finding profitability as rollouts of its tablet program faced issues early on.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Districts find 21st century solutions for missing textbooks
At the start of the school year, figuring out how many textbooks are in stock and where they are is a major challenge for many districts.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015
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