(University of Nebraska) University of Nebraska names Bret Blackman as CIO Blackman, has been a university IT employee since 1999, will begin his new position July 1. May 31, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images The STEM teacher shortage primarily disadvantages minority students One group in New Jersey is trying to close the gap by training current educators to teach subjects like physics, creating a more diverse workforce. May 31, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) CoSN releases checklist to prepare school IT for natural disasters In order to keep IT services functional and resilient, schools should prepare before natural disaster hits. May 28, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images How to plan for your edtech’s total costs Commentary: edWeb.net's Stacey Pusey outlines the many ways that investing in technology is not a one-time purchase. May 24, 2019 By Stacey Pusey
Getty Images CoSN releases cost calculators for K-12 interoperability projects The Consortium for School Networking says the new tools will help education IT leaders uncover hidden costs as they connect their digital tools. May 23, 2019 By Colin Wood
Getty Images McGraw-Hill developing augmented-reality apps to improve learning outcomes in chemistry courses With the help of an edtech startup, the publisher says it plans to build tools that immerse students in the material and cut failure rates. May 23, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(MIT Image Library / Flickr) MIT offers students new program to research AI for the Air Force Expertise and resources from both organizations will aspire to drive "fundamental advancements" in the field. May 22, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action) How technology can power enthusiasm and self-directed learning Commentary: edWeb.net's Eileen Belastock shows how technology can provide students with authentic learning experiences and generate improved feedback. May 22, 2019 By Eileen Belastock
Getty Images Louisiana announces state’s first cybersecurity education center Planning is now underway for a training and education center to be located on the Bossier Parish Community College campus near Shreveport. May 21, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
All high schools in Georgia must teach computer science by 2024 A new law passed this month attempts to accelerate K-12 computer science education in a state where it's exceedingly rare. May 20, 2019 By Colin Wood