Online tutoring programs adding support after school

Students now expect to be able to learn when and where they want. Can online tutoring programs help schools respond?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline

As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

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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

Google launches teacher training center

The tech giant now provides tips and training for teachers using its classroom tools.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

For 1:1 success, administrators must plan beyond the device

Even the best-prepared school district can run afoul of less obvious problems, from a lack of longterm goals or a missing consensus.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

Educators turning to DIY resource banks

As educators build databases of open education resources, a few tips for administrators on how to make them work better.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the benefits of ed tech for students with disabilities, McGraw-Hill's testing shift, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015

Can classroom observations help prevent teacher turnover?

One Wisconsin charter network with a track record of retention says giving teachers plenty of feedback is key to keeping them around.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

The arts find a role in 21st century education

As districts continue to cut arts instruction, more evidence is emerging about key skills developed in art classes.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Versal launches content marketplace for teachers

The new Gadget Market will allow educators to discover and share content used in the platform's teacher-made online courses.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Pearson cuts contract by $1M over testing glitches

A rocky testing rollout in Minnesota this spring sees the vendor taking a pay cut.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

School WiFi hotspots help close broadband gap

One district in St. Louis is offering portable wireless hotspot devices to help provide Internet access for all students outside of school hours.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

How tech-driven learning can benefit students with disabilities

Special education also stands to benefit from innovative school models and personalization.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

NYC poised to approve $30M ed deal with Amazon

The deal would cover the development of an online marketplace for digital classroom tools and resources.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

Coding courses provide entry point for girls in tech

Between summer bootcamps and additional computer science courses, Florida educators are looking to get more young women into tech careers.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

NY district's solar move could cut energy costs in half

Warwick School District in upstate New York invested $4.7 million in the project, which is expected to be completed next year.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

McGraw-Hill's departure from high-stakes testing signals market shifts

Earlier this summer, the company announced it would end its work on high-stakes end-of-year testing to focus on classroom resources.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015

Blackboard, innovation, and PARCC: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on shrinking school and student numbers in higher ed, Blackboard's potential sale, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2015

Many students still lack digital literacy

Despite students' familiarity with social media, many struggle with more complex digital skills like evaluating a reliable source on the Internet.

By Kate Schimel • July 31, 2015

How one Wisconsin district took a QA approach to innovation

Pewaukee Superintendent JoAnn Sternke has made quality control a key part of her district’s approach.

By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015

Carnegie Mellon's LearnSphere picks up where InBloom left off

The new project aims to build a repository of education data, but differs from the controversial and defunct InBloom in a few key ways.

By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015

N Carolina innovation network struggles with autonomy

Two years after launching, Project LIFT, a group of semi-autonomous schools, has scrapped an early tech initiative and moved toward more district reliance.

By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015

Pennsylvania law punishes cyberbullies

People who use digital tools to bully children could face fines and possible jail time.

By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015

Districts largely unprepared for Internet of Things' demands

From watches and smartphones to thermostats, few schools have networks ready to handle the influx of connected devices.

By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015

As broadband demands increase, districts find inventive workarounds

Just 63% of school districts meet industry standards for broadband capacity. How can they fix that?

By Kate Schimel • July 29, 2015

Edcamps catching on for fueling student discussions

The popular 'unconferences' have helped transform professional development. Now, some teachers are trying it out with students.

By Kate Schimel • July 29, 2015