Alex Boston, 14, sits in her home in Acworth, Ga. Boston's family this month filed a libel lawsuit claiming two classmates humiliated her by using a doctored photo to set up a phony Facebook account in her name, and then stacking the page with phony comments claiming Boston was sexually active, racist, and involved in drugs.
—David Goldman/AP

Cyberbullying Victims Fight Back in Lawsuits

As states pass cyberbullying laws, attorneys and experts say many of the laws aren't strong enough, and lawsuits are bound to become more common. (April 27, 2012)

Pendleton Heights High School students Zach Weifenbach, background, and Zachary Garner watch a lecture in Eric Powers' earth & space science class as they take a quiz based on the video made by their teacher.
—John P. Cleary/The Herald Bulletin/AP

'Flipped' Model Makes Most of Class Time

Some Indiana high school students are trying out the "flipped" model, using video lectures, or "vodcasts," to get the most out of class time. (April 25, 2012)

Jaime Casap speaks on 'Education as the Silver Bullet' at the South by Southwest education conference last week.
—Erich Schlegel for Education Week

Google's 'Senior Ed. Evangelist' Talks K-12

In an interview with Education Week, Jaime Casap addresses the digital divide, the Internet giant's new reach into the education marketplace, and the company's new privacy policy. (March 13, 2012)

Commentary

The Legal Cost of Improper Internet Censorship

Schools cannot block access to nonpornographic websites that deal with homosexuality, the ACLU's Joshua Block writes. (May 15, 2012)

Educators Weigh E-Textbook Cost Comparisons

Despite the substantial investments states and districts have made in digital textbooks, and claims from proponents that they save schools money, many officials remain skeptical. (May 8, 2012)

Studies on Multitasking Highlight Value of Self-Control

Researchers say the pervasiveness of technology and social media, coupled with a fear of missing out on something important, has led students to pay "continuous partial attention" to everything. (May 15, 2012)

Q&A: Pearson CEO Addresses Digital Content Issues

Peter Cohen talks about the company's partnership with Apple on new iPad textbooks and the challenges for districts using open content. (May 8, 2012)

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Online Foreign Language Program Replaces Teachers
Reluctant move by Colorado district made to save money, raising concerns about the quality of the online program. (05/18 04:47 pm)
Report: Ed-Tech Movements Gaining Steam
Online education and anytime anywhere access to learning opportunities are now expectations, not aspirations, the report finds. (05/15 04:58 pm)
Report: Full-Time Virtual Ed. Lacking Accountability
An NSBA report recommends educators demand more information about full-time virtual schools before using them for their students. (05/14 04:41 pm)
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