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.
Allovue: Making Student Success the Bottom Line
In an effort to address common issues and challenges with K-12 finances, a former middle-school teacher gathered a team together to create this financial app for school and district leaders to help them make better decisions for students.
Engaging Parents to Engage Learners: Digital Portfolios Can Make it Happen
By: Chris Besse. Digital portfolios are bringing parents into the classroom in a very powerful way--here's why they work.
EverFi Brings Quality Content to Big Challenges
EverFi's online learning platform is designed to equip students with the real-world skills they'll need for success beyond the classroom, as well as delivering knowledge around critical topics in the office and the community.
Skip Coding, Teach Data Science
While there is high demand for coding skills today, artificial intelligence will increasingly take over routine coding jobs as it grows in sophistication. The longer term and larger employment and impact opportunities for today's students lie in data science.
7 Reasons and Resources for EdTech Gamification in Education
It comes as no surprise that many are seeking ways to introduce new and innovative EdTech games into their curriculum. Should you join them in giving it a try?
Parent-Teacher Communication in a Multilingual School District
By: Dr. Melanie Morgan. With the growth of ELL students in the classroom on a steady rise, today’s teachers need to be prepared to communicate with ELL students and their parents. Here are a few options I've found helpful in my own classroom.
A People-First Commitment Drives Growth
Behind the powerful educational materials and tools (like Ready and i-Ready) that Curriculum Associates (CA) designs to help students succeed is a deep-rooted commitment to valuing its employees. Learn more here.
Smart Review | MasteryTrack: Powering Competency-Based Learning
Mastery-based progression is challenging to consistently define much less track. The newly debuted MasteryTrack, a free online mastery-based dashboard system, is designed to solve these challenges.
Dynamic Master Scheduling for Student Success
It's the 21st Century, so how could technology help simplify the complex and time-consuming task of master scheduling? Edtech startup Abl is offering school leaders a new and innovative option.
Smart Review | An Epic! Review From a Teacher and Parent
Whether for classroom or home use (or ideally a combination of both) the Epic! digital library is an excellent place for students, teachers and families to explore and grow a love of reading together.