Gov. Jim Justice with future high-school students (Office of Gov. Jim Justice) West Virginia becomes first state to make computer science a graduation requirement All public high-school students in the state must now receive computer science education before graduation. Feb 28, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images Special needs classes in West Virginia might get security cameras A bill is advancing through the Capitol that would attempt to prevent and detect abuse of special needs students. Feb 28, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images Emotet malware shut down classes for two days at Tennessee college Columbia State Community College's networks and devices were forced offline after an employee opened a malicious email earlier this month. Feb 27, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images How NC State is planning for the future of quantum computing Through partnership with IBM, administrators say they're training students in a technology that will soon become a valuable skill for employers. Feb 27, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Triseum Calculus video game boosted test pass rates say Texas A&M researchers Playing a custom-built video game was shown to significantly improve test scores in introductory calculus classes. Feb 26, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images University retention is falling, but data interventions can help Commentary: Andrew Geant, co-founder and CEO of online tutoring company Wyzant, shows how technology can help schools support students proactively. Feb 25, 2019 By Andrew Geant
John Liu University students saved $177 million in 2018 using OpenStax OER The era of traditional textbooks and their high costs is coming to a close, says OpenStax' David Harris. Feb 22, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Getty Images New national education network to share adaptive learning resources Twelve educational groups aim to reduce student fail rates by collaborating on adaptive learning tools and sharing resources. Feb 22, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action How to teach digital literacy skills at the right time Commentary: edWeb.net's Eileen Belastock explains how Piaget's theory of cognitive development can be used to structure digital skills instruction. Feb 20, 2019 By Eileen Belastock
Getty Images Alternative digital credentials will transform higher ed within five years says UC Irvine dean Digital credentials that shows precisely which skills a job applicant has obtained are more accessible and will become increasingly relevant, he says. Feb 20, 2019 By Betsy Foresman