Digital Education
The Digital Education blog covered personalized learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive testing, digital curricula, data privacy, future of work, and all things technology. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: classroom technology, personalized learning, future of work, and digital learning.
Equity & Diversity
'Without a Net' Documentary Explores Digital Divide in U.S. Schools
The lack of consistent, reliable internet access in high-poverty schools is the focus of a new, Verizon-backed film that will air on the National Geographic Channel this week.
Classroom Technology
Nevada Recommits Funding for State 1-to-1 Program
Nevada plans to push forward with their state-funded 1-to-1 program after an encouraging independent review study of the program's impact.
Personalized Learning
Personalized Learning a Big Challenge in High School Redesign, RAND Finds
A new RAND evaluation of Opportunity by Design high schools found barriers to customizing instruction and implementing "mastery-based" progressions.
Curriculum
Obama Surprises Computer Science Educators on Conference Call
"I can't wait to see the amazing things that you're going to build," the former president told 1,000 teachers, students, and supporters on a call organized by the CSforAll Consortium.
Curriculum
Hurricane Harvey Shuttered Her School, But Not Her Teaching
After Hurricane Harvey swamped her school system, Shanna Lumpkin, a 2nd grade teacher in the Humble Independent school district in Texas, used online platforms to read books with her students and give out back-to-school assignments.
Education
Districts Using Social Media, Digital Tools to Keep Education Afloat After Hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, school districts are using digital communication tools and online learning options to update and connect with parents, students, and teachers.
Teaching Profession
The NY Times Tackled Teachers and Ed Tech. Social Media Responded.
Technology companies courting influential teachers to promote their products has raised ethics concerns - and the practice has attracted critical media attention.
Classroom Technology
From Rescues to Relief, Principals' Response to Harvey Aided By Ed Tech
From Facebook to Google to a popular text-messaging app, principals have used ed tech to support colleagues dealing with Hurricane Harvey.
Classroom Technology
Can Banning Phones in School Curb Cyberbullying?
Grappling with concerns around cyberbullying, school safety, and classroom distraction, some K-12 schools choose to ban cellphones from the premises altogether.
Classroom Technology
Wisconsin District Denies Some Students Enrollment in Virtual Schools
Wisconsin law mandates an open-enrollment window, but districts have leeway in handling student applications to virtual schools at other times.
Science
Facebook Giving Virtual-Reality Kits to Every Arkansas High School
As part of the Techstart program, 360 Arkansas high schools will receive classroom kits including computers, cameras, and Oculus Rift headsets.
Federal
DeVos Invested in Company Under Investigation for Misleading Claims
Education Secretary invested up to $5.5 million in a company that an advertising-industry self-regulatory group found to be making unsubstantiated medical claims.
Curriculum
Google, 4-H Partnership Expands Computer Science Programming
A $1.5 million grant from Google will bring computer science curriculum, training, hardware devices, and dedicated funding to 4-H programs across 22 states.
School & District Management
Ed-Tech Companies Should Open Algorithms to Scrutiny, Report Suggests
A new National Education Policy Center report calls for stronger regulations around the use of algorithms in personalized learning and ed-tech software.