Education News

Financial aid is on the minds of students and parents across the nation as they plan how to pay for post-secondary studies, but they shouldn't have to worry about information security as well.

It’s important for school districts to keep Internet service providers accountable, and perhaps begin negotiations.

Although we are currently in the infancy stage of using virtual reality as an avenue through which curriculum is delivered, this technology has tremendous potential for connecting students not only with one another, but with the world around them.

Governors’ positions allow for close interactions with a variety of important stakeholders such as parents, teachers, business leaders, community advocates and kids themselves. Their successes in envisioning and implementing equitable, fully aligned, data-driven education programs are worthy of celebration and replication.

The Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act aims to promote innovation, access, and completion; simplify and improve student aid; empower students and families to make informed decisions; and ensure strong accountability and a limited federal role.

With the current emphasis on ensuring students receive adequate STEM opportunities, schools and their community partners are leveraging after-school programs to meet this need.

Background: What is it? Net Neutrality, or the “Open Internet Order” is a Federal Communications Commission regulation that governs, protects and maintains open, uninhibited access to legal online content. The method to achieve uninhibited access means that broadband Internet access providers are not allowed to block, impair, or establish fast/slow lanes to lawful content. This means that internet providers are required, through government regulation, to essentially offer the same services for all consumers without tiered costs.

IT managers face competitive pressure to recruit and retain new employees.

To assist teachers and students in maintaining and using their technology tools, schools are tapping their in-house techies and implementing student-run tech support programs.

Have an IT intervention plan ready if your work environment becomes dysfunctional, employee turnover is high and teamwork is lacking.

When purchasing new instructional software, many districts struggle to conduct an effective selection process. But some new tools are available to assist.

For the last two decades, Western Governors University has led the nation in creating and scaling an innovative, high-quality educational model, but a recent faulty audit found the university ineligible to participate in federal student-aid programs and should repay Uncle Sam over $700 million.

Technology is changing the way art is created and shared by young people, challenging school art programs to remain current and relevant.

Technology is changing the way art is created and shared by young people, challenging schools' art programs to remain current and relevant.

Thirty K-12 and higher education leaders have been recognized by the Center for Digital Education for their efforts to transform learning through the innovative use of technology.

District leaders across the country think it is time to stop viewing technology as a luxury, and instead view it as a critical tool for teaching and learning. This means the creation of one plan that weaves technology throughout the school district.

Purdue recently acquired Kaplan. Take a look at how this acquisition and strategic alliance will position Purdue as a leader in expanding workforce development.

Personalized learning, especially when coupled with technology, is getting lots of interest and support. But doing it well requires serious commitments by both teachers and students.