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.


Middle School Math Mavens Prove Their Mettle in Raytheon Contests

Middle schoolers across the country just received a boost to their summer camp or college funds.

Fuel Education Adds new Online and Blended Courses

Fuel Education, a provider of personalized learning solutions, is launching more than 25 new online and blended math courses for middle and high school as well as a slate of new elective courses.

Zyrobotics Launches TabAccess for Assistive Tablet Access

Technology startup Zyrobotics has launched TabAccess, a device designed to help people with limited fine motor skills use Android and iOS devices.

Worldwide Projector Market Sees Growth; U.S. Stays Flat

In the first quarter of 2014, the global projector market grew 7 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching 1.87 million units, according to market research company Futuresource Consulting. In the U.S., however, market volume increased just 2 percent.

Catapult Learning and LTS Education Systems Partner for Adaptive Learning Platform

Catapult Learning and LTS Education Systems have formed a new partnership focused on helping K-12 students achieve grade level mastery through adaptive and blended learning techniques.

Chippewa Falls District Implements Document Management for HR

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District in Wisconsin is preparing to implement a document management solution for its human resources department in an effort to save time and reduce the amount of paper in long-term storage.

Study: Most Students Unaware of New State Accountability Tests

Despite all the attention on assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards, 80 percent of students say they have not heard of new state accountability tests, according to a report released this week.

Saudi Ministry of Ed Takes IT Security Protection from IBM and Mobily

IBM and a mobile provider will be delivering IT security services to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education.

Brief: Pearson Maximus Launch Case Management and Reporting System

A new Web-based system aims to help educators better manage and supervise individualized education programs (IEP), from referral through classification and placement.

Online Networks Can Help Preservice Teachers, Report Finds

Pathways to Participation for Preservice Teachers reviews research, past experience, and examples of current practice using online networks to connect preservice teachers with in-service educators.

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