Student data is increasingly compromised by tech providers Students are affected every day by commercialism through technology products, according to a new report form the National Center for Education Policy. May 19, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Calling all kids: The White House wants your science, tech ideas President Barack Obama was inspired to create a kids' science advisory council after meeting with a participant of last month's White House Science Fair. May 19, 2016 By Whitney Wyckoff
Computers don’t lead to higher scores, study suggests A study of students taking an economics class at West Point shows a dip in scores when computers and tablets were used. May 18, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Bill to combat cyberattacks in higher ed passes House The National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act passed late Monday by an overwhelming majority, 394-3. May 17, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Girls outperform boys in tech and engineering literacy in new study The NAEP released new findings measuring the ability of 21,000 eighth graders to use technology to solve problems. May 17, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Virginia district reaches out to tech experts to promote computer science teaching Loudoun County Public Schools experiments with webinars to attract tech professionals to assist high school students learn about computer science. May 16, 2016 By Neal Sayatovich
New tool from Digital Promise connects educators, startups to research A new research map allows educators and edtech vendors to search for relevant topics to research programs and products. May 13, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Katy ISD CIO talks about district tech priorities John Alawneh, the chief information officer for Katy Independent School District in Texas, talks to EdScoop. May 13, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
When research on blended learning doesn’t match reality Commentary: Rocketship Education CEO Preston Smith argues why a recent report on virtual and blended schools misses the mark. May 12, 2016 By Preston Smith
Colorado bill to protect student data heads to governor The legislation would limit how companies can use student data and would make school districts release easy-to-read student privacy policies. May 11, 2016 By Alex Koma