More Technology Doesn't Mean More Learning, International Study Finds
Access to computers in classrooms is at an all-time high worldwide, but too much technology translates into poorer learning outcomes, researchers find.
New 'Interactive Constitution' Featured in AP History, Government Curricula
The National Constitution Center and the College Board are partnering to bring a new digital version of a key founding document to teachers and students.
Open Education Resources Get an Adviser at U.S. Ed. Department
Andrew Marcinek will advise state and district officials, content developers, and others on the free, re-usable instructional materials.
Broadband Upgrades for Montana Schools the Focus of New State Push
Montana will partner with EducationSuperHighway to assess schools' connectivity and develop a plan to get all schools meeting national broadband targets by 2018.
Online Credit Recovery in Need of Improvement, Report Says
Districts are turning to online credit recovery to move struggling students toward graduation, but a new report says that these options need to improve.
AIR to Partner With 'Accelerator' for Testing Ed-Tech Products
The American Institutes for Research will be a primary option for companies looking to have their ed-tech products rigorously tested through the Jefferson Education Accelerator.
Intel to Drop Its Support of Science Talent Search
The technology manufacturer says it will end its sponsorship of the high-profile competition when its contract ends after 2017.
Chromebooks' Rise in U.S. K-12 Schools Fueled by Online Testing
Chromebooks now command almost half the U.S. K-12 market, with prices coming down even further.
Obama Talks School Technology Gap During Alaska Visit
The President touted his ConnectED program, which draws financial support from ed-tech providers and hopes to improve digital education and Web connectivity.
L.A. iPad Program an Ongoing Mess, Evaluators Find
Los Angeles' massive school-technology initiative again suffered from deployment problems, poor communication, and ineffective classroom uses, according to a new report.
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