NYC’s $30 million deal with Amazon back on the table The NYC Department of Education is restoring its 0 million contract with the tech company after concerns were raised about accessibility to a new e-book marketplace. Mar 23, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Curriculum Associates CEO wins edtech award Rob Waldron, CEO of education publishing company Curriculum Associates, won the EdTech Leadership Award from EdTech Digest. Mar 23, 2016 By Yizhu Wang
Congress seeks to update student data privacy law The House Committee on Education and the Workforce heard from parents, researchers and state tech leaders about an update to FERPA. Mar 22, 2016 By Yizhu Wang
Edtech startups can compete for investments Village Capital and AT&T is calling for edtech ventures to develop technology-driven solutions for students. Mar 21, 2016 By Yizhu Wang
More companies sign onto Obama’s ‘Computer Science for All’ initiative Twitter, LinkedIn and Teach for America join Computer Science Education Coalition, which is pushing Congress to fund K-12 computer science education. Mar 21, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Alaska, New York spend most money per student – report A report from Rutgers University found that most states' public school funding is inequitable relative to poverty rates. Mar 18, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Education Department announces makerspace challenge Schools are invited to compete for a total of 00,000 to create new makerspaces. Mar 17, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Computer science expertise boon for manufacturing industry Employers are looking for computer science skills, but not necessarily degrees. Mar 17, 2016 By Yizhu Wang
Google Expeditions opens new world for students The virtual reality program requires nothing more than a cardboard headset, a tablet and an Android app. Mar 16, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Edtech companies should develop kids’ social, emotional skills – report Researchers at Boston Consulting Group found that edtech companies should invest in developing social and emotional skills in students. Mar 15, 2016 By Yizhu Wang