K-12 Technology News
Here you'll find the latest news from the education technology world, from the newest hardware and software releases to policy and funding updates to research reports to school and district tech initiatives. Looking for more in-depth coverage of important topics? Be sure to visit our Features page.
Makerbot will begin shipping its Method 3D printer tomorrow. Starting at $6,499, the new model offers roughly double the print speed of a conventional desktop 3D printer with improved precision.
The city of Los Angeles will kick off a major event in April highlighting STEM resources and providing attendees with activities, entertainment and access to companies focused on everything from aerospace to makerspaces.
A new survey finds schools that place an emphasis on student emotional well-being have better cognition outcomes.
Rural students make up almost one in five K-12 students in the United States.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 03/19/19
Alive Studios is adding two new components to its Math alive augmented reality system designed for pre-K and kindergarten (and for grades 1 to 3 as an intervention).
The schools of Kansas City are the first as a district to participate in a new project to develop an integrated data collection system to track, monitor and report on outcomes related to behavior, academics and security.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 03/19/19
The current interactive Constitution features scholars debating each provision and citing relevant decisions. Those experts have been selected with guidance from two constitutional law organizations, the American Constitution Society (considered progressive) and the Federalist Society (with primarily conservative and libertarian leanings).
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 03/19/19
A new report finds a persistent achievement gap is present among students despite advancements in educational funding.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving leadership skills for new CTOs and other education technology leaders.
Dropbox Education and Klaxoon have partnered to add Dropbox integration to Klaxoon's collaborative tools for teams.