Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. (Senator David Perdue / Flickr) School safety database would help educators scour technology options The School Safety Clearinghouse Act would give state and local officials a way to assess and share best practices for school security and design. Sep 30, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Credential Engine) Who can make sense of the U.S.’s 738,000 credentials? A new report from Credential Engine found the number of credentials is growing fast, but the value and relevance of each one remains unclear. Sep 27, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Digital badges validate skills for special-needs students Commentary: edWeb.net’s Stacey Pusey shares how digital badges can validate training for students searching for a place in the workforce. Sep 26, 2019 By Stacey Pusey
(Andres Urena / Unsplash) Amazon releases new Alexa API, simplifying custom voice commands Edtech developers can now design custom Alexa commands that integrate directly with schools' information systems. Sep 25, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images Texas universities, agencies given digital accessibility resources New resources provided by the state government are intended to ensure publicly-funded digital assets are easily accessible by everyone. Sep 25, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Ransomware attacks against schools are surging, researchers find Nearly 50 school districts and educational institutions have been the victims of ransomware attacks in 2019, according to cloud security firm Armor. Sep 23, 2019 By Benjamin Freed
Van Tay Media / Unsplash Marquette U. to expand computer science access for local K-12 district A $2 million federal grant will be used to improve access to computer science education in Milwaukee Public Schools. Sep 23, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images Study links large print with improved reading comprehension New research found students enjoy a wide range of benefits when reading large print, but other studies says very small print or weird fonts work too. Sep 19, 2019 By Colin Wood
NeONBRAND / Unsplash ‘Homework gap’ prompts K-12 teachers to skip some assignments New survey results from Common Sense Media show that still some 12 million students in the U.S. lack access to broadband internet. Sep 19, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Gage Skidmore) University of California president says she’ll step down next year Janet Napolitano, who has spent ten years leading the 10-campus university system, announced she'll resign next August. Sep 18, 2019 By Ryan Johnston