Getty Images Georgia approves K-8 computer science standards The standards will introduce students to computer science basics and gradually will teach more complex topics such as coding and design. Mar 29, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images How STEAM camps can vaporize ‘summer brain drain’ Commentary: edWeb.net's Eileen Belastock explains how giving students a chance to experiment with new ideas can bolster academic performance. Mar 27, 2019 By Eileen Belastock
Getty Images Oregon readies launch of student database ten years in the making The longitudinal data system is hoped to help researchers and policymakers spot trends, improve student outcomes and inform policy. Mar 26, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images 5 things to consider before livestreaming or podcasting from the classroom Commentary: edWeb.net's Stacey Pusey shares considerations for educators to mull over before they commit to live-media-based lesson plans. Mar 26, 2019 By Stacey Pusey
(Getty Images) Computer science standards talks divide Wyoming Educators, lawmakers and the public are divided on how to balance the need for computer science education with funding and teacher workload issues. Mar 25, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
‘Support not surveillance’ say NY high school students in protest Students joined in front of the governor's office to protest $30 million in state grants funding classroom and school surveillance. Mar 22, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Candice Dodson (EdScoop) SETDA names Indiana e-learning director as new executive director Candice Dodson, who serves as director of eLearning for the Indiana Department of Education, said she will lead with renewed energy an focus. Mar 20, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images 9 things educators should consider before pursuing online assessments Commentary: edWeb.net's Stacey Pusey says that even in today's digital world, moving assessments online is not an automatic decision. Mar 20, 2019 By Stacey Pusey
The “Students’ Safety or Privacy? Why Not Both?” panel at South by Southwest EDU in Austin, Texas on March 6, 2019. From left to right: Amelia Vance, director of education privacy & policy counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum; Michael Hawes, director of the Student Privacy Policy and Assistance Division (SPPAD) for the U.S. Department of Education; Chad Marlow, senior advocacy and policy counsel at the ACLU; Bryan Westerman, student data privacy officer at Denver Public Schools. (EdScoop) Are schools getting justifiable value out of their student surveillance? Educators must rethink the default assumption that blanket surveillance is worth the loss of privacy, experts say. Mar 20, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Getty Images North Dakota considers computer science, cybersecurity teacher credentials Proposed legislation is one piece of a broader push in the state to heighten workforce development and computer science education. Mar 19, 2019 By Betsy Foresman