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.
Pathways in Lincoln Land
Three bright minds at the Illinois Policy Institute luncheon put it all together: pathways to success; individualized learning; student-centric thoughtfulness in education reform.
Online Learning Will Change Things
Michael Horn describes the changes to education that come from using an online learning or blended model.
Small Schools Succeed
A major study by MDRC shows that small schools meet success in New York City.
Model Rockets
Rocketship Education is proving to be a model for expansion of high-performing charter schools.
A Little State's Big Budget Move
A review of the Rhode Island budget decision that should have people feeling optimistic about education reform.
No Veto Power for Regents
Is this an example of a House Divided? Two entities in New York state now have the power to issue RFPs for the creation of schools. Neither has veto power over the other. So, who wins?
An Eye for Charter Quality
Jeb Bush says that focusing on building a high quality education system solves a lot of the other problems states face.
Big Picture Wins Communicator Award
Congratulations to Big Picture Learning for winning an award at the 2010 Communicator Awards.
Charter School Renewal in Philly
Here's a breakdown of the eleven schools renewed for five year contracts in Philadelphia this week. Article comes from the Philly Enquirer.
Have Platform, Will Grow
Less important than the news that a Japanese gaming company has set up a fund for social gaming ventures is the news that the companies they will invest in will go on a platform.