Technology

Current and previous coverage tracks rapidly changing innovations and their emerging roles in teaching and learning.

Commentary

With online cheating growing and the use of mobile devices a way of life for students, schools cannot continue to operate as if nothing is changing, writes Matt Levinson. November 20, 2009

Final Chapter for Texas Textbooks?

With the state moving toward online material, textbooks could be going the way of slide rules and Big Chief tablets in Texas classrooms. November 20, 2009, MCT

Ga. District Hones Social Media Policy

The Barrow County Schools superintendent put the brakes on a proposed policy that would have limited teacher-student online communications and restricted what teachers can post on social networking sites. November 19, 2009, MCT

Board Considers Texting Ban for School Bus Drivers

November 17, 2009, AP

Games Evolve as Tools for Teaching Financial Literacy

Many educators are turning to digital games to teach students about personal finance and investing. November 16, 2009

News Briefs

Literacy Program Found to Have Effect

A review of an intervention for adolescent literacy finds that a popular computerized reading program, "Read 180," has "potentially positive effects" on student achievement. October 27, 2009

Conn. Teenager Facing Charges for Posting Threat on Facebook

Police say they arrested a 17-year-old boy after he threatened in a Facebook posting to bring a gun to his high school and start shooting. October 20, 2009

Commercialism in Schools

Advertisers' attempts to build a "total advertising environment" around children through social networking, computer games, and other uses of digital technology are the focus of the latest report on commercialism in schools. October 13, 2009

Oklahoma Governor Appoints Strategist in Bid for Federal Grants

Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor will return to Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry's administration to prepare the state for federal education grants that reward innovation in the classroom. October 6, 2009

Dell Foundation Donation to Help Create Data System in Texas

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is giving $10 million to help Texas create a $60 million data system to track student performance. September 29, 2009

Social Networking

Most educators participate in collaborative Web sites, although many say they could use more professional development in how to tap such resources effectively, according to a new survey. September 29, 2009

More News Briefs

Half of States Now Offer Online-Learning Programs

A report shows steep growth both in state e-learning initiatives and in the numbers of K-12 students taking advantage of them. November 16, 2009

Neb. High School Going Digital With Yearbook

November 16, 2009, AP

Commentary

The Impact of Alternate Routes to Teaching

Alternative paths to certification have not only proliferated, but have also influenced the way we think about the preparation of teachers, writes C. Emily Feistritzer. November 13, 2009

U.S. Solicits Input for New Ed-Tech Plan

Some people in the field are concerned about the lack of recommendations from educators for guiding the plan's development. November 13, 2009

Tech Tools Check Up on School Visitors

November 13, 2009, AP

Schools Shun Kindle, Saying Blind Can't Use It

November 11, 2009, AP

States Lag in Educational Innovation, Report Says

A new report card finds little to celebrate in areas such as technology, high school quality, and removing ineffective teachers. Updated: November 13, 2009

Web Connects K-12 Students With Scientists

Universities and science organizations have launched initiatives to make advanced scientific work seem less intimidating and more appealing. November 9, 2009

Commentary

Reimagining the Textbook

Electronic reading devices, or e-readers, could revolutionize the classroom, write Michael L. Miles and Bruce S. Cooper. November 9, 2009

Strife Slows La. Online School Study

November 9, 2009, AP

Ala. School System Compromises on Cell Phones

November 9, 2009, AP

Students Demanding More of School Libraries

November 9, 2009, AP

More Schools Opening Door to Technology

November 3, 2009, MCT

Former Apple Executive to Lead U.S. Ed-Tech Office