Edtech to be staple of schools backed by NewSchools Venture Fund A venture fund is directing millions of dollars to new K-12 schools around the country that use edtech tools to enhance learning. Jun 10, 2016 By Darlene Aderoju
State edtech association announces new private sector partners The State Educational Technology Directors Association revealed 10 Emerging Private Sector Partners that will engage with state leaders this year. Jun 9, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
North Carolina middle school steers Wi-Fi onto buses Gamewell Middle School plans to expand a pilot program that adds Wi-Fi, devices and teachers to its school buses in an effort to close the digital divide. Jun 9, 2016 By Darlene Aderoju
Blockchain technology used to secure college students’ documents MIT Media Lab and Learning Machine have figured out a way to use Bitcoin blockchain to securely share official documents, like academic transcripts. Jun 8, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Schools should experiment with science programs to draw kids’ interest – report A new survey from Amgen Foundation and Change the Equation shows that the majority of students are unaware of science clubs, in and out of school. Jun 7, 2016 By Darlene Aderoju
FCC Commissioner, education advocates push for solution to homework gap Nonprofit Project Tomorrow hosted a briefing featuring FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and Sen. Angus King on closing the homework gap. Jun 7, 2016 By Darlene Aderoju
Education Department taps Jason Gray as new CIO Gray takes on the new post after holding top IT positions at the departments of Transportation and Veterans Affairs. Jun 6, 2016 By Wyatt Kash
Global device sales in K-12 market drop 15 percent According to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, a shaky economy may impact K-12 computer sales. Jun 3, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Transgender college students’ privacy needs to be protected — feds The departments of Education and Justice released a guidance letter to colleges outlining rights for transgender students. Jun 3, 2016 By Corinne Lestch
Western states leave more than $100M in E-Rate funds unclaimed Ten states, including California, left more than 33 million in broadband funding for schools and libraries unclaimed in fiscal year 2014. Jun 2, 2016 By Jake Williams