The percentage of U.S. students living in poverty jumped by 40 percent in the last decade, and total funding for K-12 education dropped by $1 billion from 2008-09 to 2009-10.…
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These five schools and districts are modeling ed-tech success.Many schools have learning technologies and ed-tech tools. But what sets exemplary schools apart is how they use those technologies.Below are…
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A network of schools is working to improve their programs and share ideas with other member schools.Failing 9th grade for the second year in row, A.J. Swan had accepted…
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To deal with the cuts imposed by sequestration, the House Appropriations Committee has chosen to target certain departments—including Education—instead of spreading the cuts across all agencies.Republicans controlling the House…
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A number of technologies could impact education in the coming years.Technologies that enable more personalized learning are poised at the forefront of learning trends, according to this year's Horizon…
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PBS LearningMedia has added new content to its free repository of digital teaching materials, which now includes more than 30,000 resources, PBS says.“These new resources will help educators engage ……
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Far fewer females and minorities are pursing computer programming, even as demand grows.Students in Mike Reilly's computer programming classes could be helping to bust the stereotype of the computer…
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A new state bill could boost interest in AP computer science.Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill opening the door for schools across the state to count Advanced Placement…
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Pinterest contains a plethora of educational resources.Long a favorite among craft enthusiasts, the popular DIY site Pinterest, in which users “pin” online images to virtual pin boards for later…
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Ten ed-tech companies and one alternate took part in SIIA’s Innovation Incubator program in San Francisco last week.An online simulation in which students create their own company, then compete…
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