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.
NACSA Releases State of Charter School Authorizers Report
The NACSA report provides an overview of the policies, practices, and characteristics of the nation’s largest charter school authorizers as well as a sampling of smaller authorizing entities
Gov. Wise Sees Education Crisis Looming
“It’s time to change,” he said. “Today No Child Left Behind is a compact disc in an iPod world, and it’s time to upgrade.”
Video Interview: ARVA Teacher Explains Profession
We ask an Arkansas Virtual Academy teacher to explain her reasons for choosing the profession and her experience in the role.
Interview: Chip Kimball, Superintendent, Lake Washington
Dr. Chip Kimball, Superintendent, Lake Washington School District, Washington State
Video Interview: Being a Teacher @ Arkansas Virtual Academy
A teacher at ARVA explains that her teaching job puts her in closer relations with the family of students. It has also changed her view of the profession and the role of tech in education.
Video Interview: Janet Keller, Parent of High School Student
Janet Keller is a concerned parent, who wants her daughter to be educated online. Legislation and caps keep it from happening in Arkansas.
The Rest: On the Way Home from Central H.S. in Little Rock
A visit to the Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas turns out to be a metaphor for the newest civil rights issue -- better education for kids.
Video Interview: Governor Bob Wise, President, AEE
Video interview with Governor Bob Wise telling edReformer about the two types of teachers we need in the U.S. and the types of technology that can help them.
Gov. Bob Wise: Bringing Content to the Classroom
Governor Bob Wise is speaking at the Arkansas Policy Foundation online learning forum. You can follow us on Twitter.
Rick Hess: Fueling the Engine (Book Excerpt)
Rick Hess makes the case in his book excerpt, Fueling the Fire, that it's time for venture capital to start the greenfield education hotbeds of the United States.