EdTech
Education Technology is a multi-billion dollar sector of companies innovating in both software and hardware for teaching, learning, and running schools, districts, and state and federal education departments. We document some of the most essential technical innovations and companies that support learning, teaching and more.
State of Black Connecticut Alliance Hosts Ceremony
The event will be held at the Hilton Stamford Hotel, One First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on December 16. Tickets are $125.00. There will be a VIP Public Policy Strategy Building Session 5:00pm - 6:30pm. It features Congressman Chaka Fattah as keynote speaker, and appearances by Michelle Rhee, RiShawn Biddle, and the CT Commission on Educational Achievement.
ARRA Report Shows State Efforts to Aid Students
The report, which is the first and only of its kind, offers a preliminary snapshot of how states and school districts are using funds from the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Program under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
Chiefs for Change
The nation's best state superintendents gathered at Jeb Bush's Excellence in Action conference. Here is what a few of them had to say about state roles in education.
Can CMOs Create Scale in Charter School Quality?
Philanthropic and other private interests have poured $500 million into the creation and operation of CMOs. Experts are still asking the question, "Can quality be scaled?" Kevin Hall and Robin Lake put their ideas on the table in this discussion about "The $500 Million Question."
'Bumper Crop' of Charters in New Jersey
In New Jersey, 50 charter school applications are being reviewed, leading some to state that perhaps antagonism over ed alternatives is waning.
From Design to K12 Equity
Why is a designer from San Francisco teaching in North Carolina's poorest county?
What Do Virtual Schools Cost?
Teachers make the difference. Virtual schools & courses can offer some cost savings, but they should receive full funding for a robust academic program with a full complement of trained teachers.
Tracking Top Education Job Listings
Daily Endeavor is a jobs listing site that tracks job openings, including in ed-related professions and charter schools. Here are this week's top listings.
Americans Falling Behind in Math
A Hanushek study shows that even top US students fall behind international counterparts in math
Credit Recovery Goes Mainstream
Online credit recovery helps thousands of students graduate from high school and is an important entry point for personalized digital learning and competency-based education.