Congress considers bills on student privacy, workforce, school security and STEM diversity research

After an attempt to approve the standards stalled in March, policymakers are now weighing a thorough curriculum against teachers' ability to teach it.

Commentary: edWeb.net's Eileen Belastock reviews research showing students with smartphones receive one notification every eight minutes and pay less

School administrators are now investigating how he managed to send an obscene email to all students, staff and faculty.

Though the education sector faces similar threats seen elsewhere, its challenge is balancing essential flexibility with sound security practices.

A wireless internet service currently available primarily to educational institutions could soon be opened up for private industry to monetize.

Commentary: edWeb.net’s Eileen Belastock explains how resources like audiobooks can empower students to learn more independently.

Commentary: Data management coordinator Jacque Deckard says common software already in use in K-12 districts can mitigate threats against students.

Though no sensitive information was leaked, administrators say the incident barred access to essential tools.

Commentary: The methods in each state vary, says edWeb.net's Stacey Pusey, but most states have coordinated strategies for reaching everyone.

New research indicates paper has the edge when it comes to understanding the material, but digital media remains easier to distribute and carry.