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About K12HSN  Report: Data Usage and Student Privacy Not at Odds Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013THE Journal: A new paper out from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) takes a proactive stance in warning policy makers not to use too heavy a hand in regulating data usage. Otherwise, the report suggests, innovation will be stifled. Report: Early Childhood Teacher Evaluations Must Monday, May 20th, 2013THE Journal: Given the unique challenges faced by preK-3 teachers, teacher effectiveness at those levels should not be evaluated on student reading and math achievement alone but should also account for how young children actually learn, according to... Report: Here’s how to fix school funding Wednesday, April 24th, 2013eSchool news: Until the current school funding model is redesigned to one that is based on students instead of on institutions, even the most potentially revolutionary educational models will fail, according to a new financial report. How districts are transitioning to digital content Thursday, April 18th, 2013eSchool News: As a concept, using digital content in the classroom is nothing new. But making the leap from using traditional print textbooks to fully integrating digital content in the classroom can be intimidating. Is Your Network Ready for Next-Generation Learning Monday, April 8th, 2013Center for Digital Education: After spending millions to put next-generation learning tools into teacher and students’ hands, districts around the country are finding their make-do networks can’t handle the increased data traffic, connections to diffe Report: Policy Reform Needed for Digital Learning Thursday, April 4th, 2013THE Journal: Digital Learning Now! has released a new Digital Learning Report that measures the progress made by individual states toward digital learning and makes recommendations for future reforms. New report sheds light on open educational resourc Tuesday, March 26th, 2013eSchool News: A new resource aims to help educators learn how to use open educational resources most effectively, as it dives into proper implementation, costs, and other important factors.… 2012 Digital Learning Report Card Thursday, March 21st, 2013Digital Learning Now: Digital Learning Now!’s second annual report card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. Education Technology Success Stories Wednesday, March 20th, 2013Brookings Institution: The paper outlined 5 examples of education technology making a difference for students and teachers: robots teaching English in South Korea, the rise of MOOCs, the use of Minecraft, shifting to computerized adaptive testing... Smart Infrastructure Wednesday, March 6th, 2013Center for Digital Education: The technological changes occurring on K-20 campuses can move alarmingly fast for education leaders who are trying to keep their heads above water. But the simple truth is that these demands are only going to become more comp The New Dynamism in Research and Education Network Monday, March 4th, 2013Center for Digital Education: Research and education networks increasingly connect faculty, researchers and students worldwide for projects that require extensive collaboration and transfers of enormous data volumes. Yet meeting these needs is becoming a State Policymakers Guide to K-12 Competency Educat Friday, March 1st, 2013Sacramento bee: A new report from CompetencyWorks and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) outlines key policy changes necessary for U.S. schools to move away from restrictive seat-time credit requirements and toward a 21st cent Digital games still face uphill climb Tuesday, January 29th, 2013eschool News: For developers and publishers of digital games to penetrate the education market, they must overcome several significant barriers to digital game implementation, including funding and teacher professional development, according to a new repo US Ed Dept. Offers Tools for Evaluating Ed Tech Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013Education Week: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology has released a draft report, Expanding Evidence Approaches for Learning in a Digital World, designed to offer the education community some guidance.... Policymakers/School Leaders Must Address Tech Need Tuesday, December 4th, 2012SETDA: Today, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released guidance for policymakers and K-12 school leaders on school technology readiness needs for college and career ready teaching, learning and assessment. SBAC Update Tuesday, December 4th, 2012Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium: The Smarter Balanced Technology Strategy Framework and System Requirements Specifications report is now available... Report: Online learning needs quality assurance Monday, November 5th, 2012eSchool News: Online learning programs must take advantage of new tools and practices to personalize learning and help policy makers gauge the performance of online students, according to a new report from iNACOL Common Core: 7 Recommendations for Effective Imple Thursday, November 1st, 2012THE Journal: The report, "Fulfilling the Promise of the Common Core State Standards: Moving from Adoption to Implementation to Sustainability," identified challenges and best practices for Common Core implementation and offered recommendations for easing Helping ELLs meet Common Core's expectations Wednesday, October 31st, 2012Alliance for Excellent Education: New Alliance Report Identifies Challenges and Solutions for Helping English Language Learners Meet Higher Expectations Associated with Common Core. Measuring Quality From Inputs to Outcomes Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012iNacol: iNacol has released a ground-breaking report on outcomes-driven quality assurance for online learning. This Report Outlines the Creation and Implementation of Quality Assurance for Online Schools and Student Learning Performance Metrics Report Gives Guidance for Launching Online Program Monday, October 22nd, 2012Education Week: For the first time, the Evergreen Education Group's annual release of the 'Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning' report, includes a 24-page insert that gives Segregation Prominent in Schools, Study Finds Thursday, September 20th, 2012NY Times: The United States is increasingly a multiracial society, with white students accounting for just over half of all students in public schools, down from four-fifths in 1970. Poverty Drives College Attainment Gaps: Report Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Huffington Post: New information from the federal government is the latest to show tremendous gaps in college attainment between socioeconomic and ethnic groups. Desktop PCs To See Further Decline in 2012 Tuesday, August 28th, 2012THE Journal: Shipments of traditional computers will fare worse in 2012 than previously expected, according to a newly revised forecast issued by market research firm IDC. A "challenging" back to school season in the United States is just one of the... Statement of Principles for Model Legislation in S Monday, August 13th, 2012iNACOL: iNACOL just released its five Principles for Model Legislation in States. FCC Releases Second "Measuring Broadband America" Thursday, July 19th, 2012FCC: The Federal Communications Commission released the results of its ongoing, nationwide performance study of residential wireline broadband service in its second “Measuring Broadband America” report. New Guide Walks Teachers Through Flipping the Clas Monday, June 11th, 2012THE Journal: ISTE and ASCD have released a new guide for educators and administrators looking to "flip" their classrooms. The flipped classroom is a relatively new teaching model, where lectures become homework and traditional homework becomes classwork. Tackling School Bullying Monday, June 11th, 2012eSchool News: In America alone, approximately 160,000 children miss school every day owing to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Bullying will be this generation’s greatest social problem, if we don’t recognize its complexity.... The Essential Ed-Tech Guide to Flipping Any Classr Thursday, June 7th, 2012ISTE: ISTE and ASCD and are pleased to announce the release of Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day. this practical guidebook introduces readers to the 'how-to' and 'why' behind the flipped-classroom approach. Culture Shift: Teaching in a Learner-Centered Envi Monday, June 4th, 2012Alliance for Excellent Education: Preparing all students to succeed in today’s increasingly global economy and complex world requires a shift from a teacher-centric culture to learner-centered instruction, according to a new report. Report: UStudents Get Serious About High School Thursday, May 24th, 2012Education Week: High school students work harder and are more focused on school than they were a generation ago, suggests a special analysis in “The Condition of Education 2012,” and the economic downturn may highlight an opportunity to put more of... Education Schools' Training On Standardized Tests Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Huffington Post: These days, it's not enough for teachers to know how to manage a classroom, impart knowledge and deliver lesson plans. In the wake of test-heavy policies like No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, a teacher's job description now ... The Broadband Imperative: Recommendations Tuesday, May 8th, 2012SETDA: SETDA's new report, 'The Broadband Imperative: Recommendations to Address K-12 Education Infrastructure Needs' will be released on May 21, 2012. UNESCO Working Paper Series on Mobile Learning Tuesday, May 1st, 2012UNESCO: This Working Paper Series scans the globe to illuminate the ways in which mobile technologies can be used to support the United Nations Education for All Goals; respond to the challenges of particular educational contexts; supplement and enrich... Ed groups weigh in on digital media use policies Friday, April 13th, 2012eSchool News: A new report from a number of prominent education groups aims to guide school leaders as they revise their mobile technology and social media policies to better reflect how today’s students want to learn. Banning Not the Answer to Mobile and Social Tools Wednesday, April 11th, 2012THE Journal: Before choosing to restrict the use of social and mobile tools in schools, policymakers and education leaders have to consider the negative impact such restrictions will have on learning. That's the premise of a new policy report.... Understanding the Implications of Online Learning Monday, February 27th, 2012U.S. Department of education: New Federal Report on Online Learning Available: The US Department of Education released a report called 'Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity' this past January. New Report IDs Problems with International Ranking Friday, February 17th, 2012eSchool News: A new report that tackles a number of hot-button education issues argues that U.S. academic performance might not be as poor as originally thought when compared to other countries—and that the Common Core standards might not have... The Costs of Online Learning Monday, January 16th, 2012Thomas B. Fordham Institute: The latest installment of Fordham's Creating Sound Policy for Digital Learning series investigates one of the more controversial aspects of digital learning: How much does it cost? As Digital Learning Day approaches, states pledge Friday, January 6th, 2012eSchool News: A new report that comes in advance of the first-ever Digital Learning Day argues that digital learning can expand students' learning opportunities and help schools overcome tough budget situations and boost achievement. 2011 Keeping Pace with Online K-12 Learning Monday, November 14th, 2011eSchool News: K-12 online and blended learning continued to grow rapidly across the country in 2011 as new consortia and single-district online education programs outstripped the continued expansion of more traditional eLearning programs. Zero to Eight: Children's Media Use in America Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Common Sense Media: A nationally representative survey of parents of U.S. kids ages zero to eight conducted to understand children's patterns of use for TV, reading, music, computers, video games, and mobile digital media. Online K-12 Schooling in the U.S. Tuesday, October 25th, 2011National Education Policy Center: Over just the past decade, online learning at the K-12 level has grown from a novelty to a movement. Often using the authority and mechanism of state charters, private companies and some state entities are now providing.. Report calls for increased focus on civics in scho Monday, September 19th, 2011Education Week: Schools need to do more to teach students about American democracy and civics, according to a new report co-authored by several groups, including the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools. Mobile Learning: What it Takes, How to Get There Sunday, August 28th, 2011Converge Magazine: This Thought Leadership Paper discusses the technology elements of mobile learning for K-12 and higher education institutions, and provides insight on funding for technology investments. Report: E-Learning for Special Populations Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Education Week: This special report, another installment in Education Week's series on virtual education, examines the growing e-learning opportunities for students with disabilities, English-language learners, gifted and talented students, and those at r Poll: Americans Trust Teachers, Split on Unions Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Education Week: Governors and teachers' unions are going head-to-head in several states across the country, and the public feels caught in the middle, a new surveyRequires Adobe Acrobat Reader on the public’s perception of U.S. schools finds. 2011 ACT Scores Show Problems with College Readine Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Washington Post: Newly released ACT scores on tests used for college admissions show that only 1 in 4 graduates of the class of 2011 who took the exam met four key benchmarks that supposedly show readiness for success in the first year of college. Federal Action Needed to Expand Digital Learning Monday, August 15th, 2011eSchool News: As schools increasingly embrace digital learning, a new report says more federal action is needed to encourage the effective use of educational technology. States Fail to Raise Bar in Reading, Math Tests Thursday, August 11th, 2011Wall Street Journal: Eight states have raised their standards for passing elementary-school math and reading tests in recent years, but these states and most others still fall below national benchmarks, according to a federal report released Wednesday. Standardized Tests' Measures Vary Wildly Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Huffington Post: The United States has 50 distinct states, which means there are 50 distinct definitions of "proficient" on standardized tests for students. Californians and Information Technology Thursday, August 4th, 2011PPIC: Californians are twice as likely to use their cell phones to access the Internet than they were just three years ago, according to a statewide survey released in June by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Measuring Broadband America Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011FCC: 'Measuring Broadband America' presents the results of the first nationwide performance study of residential wireline broadband service in the United States. Federal Recommendations on Digital Learning Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011Drawing upon promising educational practices already underway in several states, a new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education connects how federal efforts can enable states, districts, and schools to maximize technology and digital learning Replace ‘seat time’ with competency, reports s Thursday, July 28th, 2011eSchool News: A new report says that competency-based learning is becoming more attainable for schools, and with some actionable policy steps, state education leaders can help schools personalize learning and focus on competency rather than how long... Creating Sound Policy for Digital Learning Wednesday, July 27th, 2011The Thomas B. Fordham Institute: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, with the support of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, has commissioned 6 deep-thought papers that, together, address the thorniest policy issues surrounding digital learning. The Keys to E-Learning Success Wednesday, July 27th, 2011Education Week: The ability to measure cost effectiveness in education, and convince parents and educators that it's in their best interest, will determine the future of online education, according to a paper authored by the American Enterprise Institute Ed Technologies for English Language Learners Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Converge Magazine: Find out how new communications and language technologies are providing unprecedented learning opportunities and helping bridge the learning gap for English language learners in K-12 education. Report Offers New Framework to Guide K-12 Science Tuesday, July 19th, 2011National Research Council: A report released today by the National Research Council presents a new framework for K-12 science education that identifies the key scientific ideas and practices all students should learn by the end of high school. New iNACOL Report Released Monday, July 18th, 2011iNACOL: 'Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-Based Learning' The report sets a policy framework for advancing performance-based learning and builds on recommendations made during the 2011 Competency-Based Learning Summit. Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Perf-based l Monday, July 18th, 2011iNACOL: A new report released today discusses how state leaders in K-12 education are rethinking policies to allow students to advance competency-based approaches that allow any time, everywhere learning for today’s youth. How to make STEM education a success Thursday, July 14th, 2011eSchool News: What makes science programs at specialized STEM schools better than ordinary programs? A new report identifies key factors that contribute to effective STEM education, and it recommends that science receive the same level of priority as math Report highlights importance of early childhood ed Thursday, July 7th, 2011eSchool news: Children who attend high-quality pre-kindergarten programs are more likely to graduate from high school, says a new report that calls on states and communities to build an aligned system to support early childhood learning and kindergarten Inside IMPACT: D.C.'s Teacher Evaluation System Thursday, June 30th, 2011Education Sector: School districts across the country are struggling with whether—and how—to incorporate multiple measures into teacher evaluation systems. In the District of Columbia, however, the decision has already been made. Needy California Schoolchildren Not Taking Part Thursday, June 16th, 2011Los Angeles Times: Fewer than 1 in 5 of the children who relied on free or reduced-price lunches during the 2009-2010 school year in California received subsidized meals last July, according to a new report. Multimedia Transformation: How Digital Tools Monday, June 13th, 2011Education Week: In high school science classes, digital tools are being used to conduct physical and online experiments and for running 3-D simulations to help students understand complex concepts. Parents Wary of Digital Media, Just Not in Home Monday, June 6th, 2011Education Week: A new report finds that many parents choose reading books and watching TV with their children over playing video games or browsing online with them. And many of those same parents are concerned about the effects of digital media ... 2nd International Broadband Data Report Saturday, May 28th, 2011FCC: The Federal Communications Commission International Bureau has released its second International Broadband Data Report presenting comparative data on international broadband capability. US Reforms Out of Sync With High-Performing Nation Friday, May 27th, 2011Education Week: The United States’ education system is neither coherent nor likely to see great improvements based on its current attempts at reform, a report released this week by the National Center on Education and the Economy concludes. Professional Development in Online Instruction Friday, May 20th, 2011iNACOL/Boise State University: A fall 2010 survey of 830 K-12 online teachers asked what types of professional-development activities they participated in related to online instruction. A Fistful of Challenges for Ed Tech Wednesday, May 18th, 2011THE Journal: A new report has identified key challenges facing education technology in the coming years, ranging from changing economics to instructional practices that have failed to adapt to the evolving technology landscape. New Report Seeks to Clarify 'Blended Learning' Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Education Week: What exactly does 'blended learning' mean? Innosight Institute seeks to clear up the confusion and provide a working definition of blended learning, along with a framework for mapping and defining blended-learning models. New Report Cites Need for More Arts Integration Friday, May 6th, 2011eSchool News: Arts education can lower dropout rates and improve scores in other subjects, presidential panel says Chicago Study Finds Mixed Results for AVID Program Friday, May 6th, 2011Eduation Week: Individual interventions intended to improve academic skills, such as the popular Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, program, may not secure a student’s path to graduation and college without a schoolwide structure ... Report: 6 Blended Learning Models Emerge Wednesday, May 4th, 2011THE Journal: A report released this week identified six emerging models for blended learning in K-12, ranging from guided online instruction in the classroom to "self-blended" models where students take courses a la carte. Report cites 40 diverse examples of blended learni Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011eSchool News: The term 'blended learning' encompasses a number of different instructional models in use across the country, but who has the time to compare and contrast these programs for an analysis of what blended learning means today? Report: The New 3 E's of Education Thursday, April 7th, 2011Speak Up: The New 3 E's of Education: Enabled, Engaged, Empowered - How Today's Students are Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning. This report is the first in a two part series to document the key national findings from Speak Up 2010. CoSN Releases Flexible Mobile Platform Report Thursday, April 7th, 2011CoSN: On March 9, CoSN released an EdTechNext report, titled 'Flexible Mobile Platforms,' which explores the fundamentals of mobile devices for schools – from their education potential to the pros and cons of student- vs. school-owned devices... Increased Use of Web 2.0, Though Barriers Remain Wednesday, April 6th, 2011THE Journal: The use of Web 2.0 is increasing in K-12 schools. But, according to a new report, more widespread adoption is being hampered at least in part by teachers' lack of knowledge of how to use the technologies. Report on Broadband Task Force Friday, March 25th, 2011OCIO: California Technology Agency releases Report on Broadband Task Force. Broadband Task Force History & Recommendation. Meeting of the California Broadband Council. February 28, 2011 Report: Calif. budget cuts hit poor schools harder Monday, March 21st, 2011Mercury News: Three years of state budget cuts have widened the gap between schools in poor and wealthy communities while diminishing the quality of education in California overall, according to a report released Monday by researchers at UCLA 2011 Horizon Report Monday, March 21st, 2011NMC: The annual Horizon Report describes the continuing work of the NMC’s Horizon Project, a research-oriented effort that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have considerable impact on teaching and learning AUPs in a Web 2.0 & Mobile Era: A Guide for School Monday, February 28th, 2011CoSN: CoSN Releases Guide to Help School District Leaders Rethink Internet Use Policies Keeping Students on a Path to Graduation Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011eSchool News: “College-ready” and “career-ready” are major buzzwords in the educational field these days, as President Obama’s push to increase graduation rates gains traction. Majority of States Get Poor Grades on History Wednesday, February 16th, 2011Education Week: A majority of states received failing or near-failing grades on the quality of their standards for teaching history in K-12 schools, according to the latest review from the Washington-based Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Report: The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning Thursday, February 10th, 2011eSchool News: Blended learning has the ability to transform education, according to a new report by Michael Horn—but if certain guidelines and practices aren’t ensured, blended learning could become just another add-on to an archaic system on its way Teachers Increasingly Rely on Media and Technology Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011PBS: The eighth annual PBS teacher survey on media and technology use reflects a deepening commitment to media and digital technology that connect teachers and their students to educational resources. Study: Students need more paths to career success Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011eSchool News: The current U.S. education system is failing to prepare millions of young adults for successful careers by providing a one-size-fits-all approach, and it should take a cue from its European counterparts by offering greater emphasis on occupa A Measured Approach to Improving Teacher Prep Friday, January 28th, 2011Education Sector: In A Measured Approach to Improving Teacher Preparation, Education Sector analysts examine the way the United States currently prepares teachers and offers some specific suggestions on how to improve it. Lessons for Online Learning Thursday, January 27th, 2011Education Sector: Charter schools' successes and mistakes have a lot to teach virtual educators, argue Erin Dillon and Bill Tucker in Education Next. Education fixes now will pay off In 2025 Monday, January 24th, 2011California Watch: Policies that strengthen data tracking and improve pre-kindergarten programs are needed now to ensure the state's children are successful in the 21st century, according to a study released last week by the Public Policy Institute of CA. Creating Innovation for Students in Competency-Bas Friday, January 14th, 2011iNACOL:A report by leaders in the youth development field encourages state education leaders to lift barriers and invest in innovative schools that implement dynamic competency-based approaches (CBA) to help over-age, under-credited students earn diplomas High school graduates enter college unprepared Wednesday, January 12th, 2011eSchool News: High school students should be exposed to college-level courses early on, and they should learn in technology-rich classrooms that redesign the learning process to emphasize problem-solving, critical thinking, and other higher-order skills. Should student test scores be used to evaluate tea Wednesday, January 12th, 2011eSchool News: The so-called value-added model is an “imperfect, but still informative” measure of teacher effectiveness, especially when it is combined with other measures, according to the preliminary results of a large-scale study. Quality Counts 2011 Monday, January 10th, 2011Education Week: Special Theme Explores Impact of Economic Downturn on American Education; Analysis Tracks Stimulus Dollars and Jobs Saved NTIA Releases Overview of BTOP Awards Wednesday, December 15th, 2010NTIA: This report includes statistical information about the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, including where to find information about all projects awarded. eLearning Update: Supporting Virtual Teachers Friday, December 10th, 2010Education Week: Researchers from Boise State University have released a follow-up report to the 2008 edition of 'Going Virtual!', which is about the needs of online teachers. Leadership and Collaboration for Better Broadband Friday, December 10th, 2010CoSN: The Consortium for School Networking released a report, titled 'Leadership and Collaboration for Better Broadband,' which details how school districts across the country are overcoming broadband connectivity challenges through collaboration Ten Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning Monday, December 6th, 2010The Digital Learning Council (DLC), a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group, released '10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning' a blueprint for how digital learning can transform education. High schools get more federal education aid Tuesday, November 30th, 2010Washington Post: The Education Department announced Tuesday that it has provided an unprecedented amount of aid to turn around struggling high schools, while an independent report found that the nation's high school graduation rate is on the rise. High school graduation rate is increasing Monday, November 29th, 2010eSchool News: Higher standards, better data use, and more parent engagement are among the strategies responsible for the first significant improvement in America’s high school graduation rate in 40 years, a new report suggests. Report: ARRA Investments in K-12 Technology Monday, November 29th, 2010SETDA: ARRA provides a huge opportunity to create effective, viable, and robust reform in education that will improve the way teachers teach and students learn. SETDA, with its members, has created a variety of resources that address the opportunities... Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning/2010 Report Tuesday, November 16th, 2010eSchool News: Online instruction continues to grow quickly overall, according to the latest snapshot of online education in K-12. But the shape and pace of this growth remains uneven throughout the U.S., and 2 states still don’t offer any opportunities. Class Differences: Online Education in the U.S. Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Sloan Consortium: The 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning reveals that enrollment rose by almost one million students from a year earlier. A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning, V2 Tuesday, November 16th, 2010The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) released A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning, Version 2 at its annual conference. This report is an update to the original publication released in 2007. iNACOL Announces First Published Book Monday, November 15th, 2010The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) announced the release of its first published book: Lessons Learned from Virtual Schools: Experiences and Recommendations from the Field at the annual Virtual School Symposium (VSS) today. The Future of Information Technology Saturday, November 13th, 2010CoSN: The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) today released the third monograph from its four-part 2010 Compendium – 'The Future of Information Technology: How The Next Ten Years Will Fundamentally Change the Role of the K-12 CTO.' Top Ten Steps to Personalize Learning Friday, November 12th, 2010Education Week: A new report released yesterday outlines the top ten essential elements and policy steps to push personalized learning forward. K-12 Students View Mobile Devices as Critical Friday, November 12th, 2010PR Newswire: Access to smartphones has more than tripled among high school students since 2006, according to a survey report from Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit organization, and Blackboard Inc Competency-Based Pathways 21st Century Wednesday, November 10th, 2010iNacol: New Report Claims 'Competency-Based Pathways' as Necessary to Preparing Young People for the 21st Century. The paper explores competency-based pathways, a necessary condition to realizing the potential of next generation learning. Troubling gaps still exist in broadband use Monday, November 8th, 2010eSchool News: The U.S. still faces a significant gap in residential broadband use that breaks down along incomes, education levels, and other socio-economic factors, even as subscriptions among American households overall grew sevenfold between 2001-2009 Watchdog: Education foundations not doing enough Saturday, October 30th, 2010Associated Press: A philanthropic watchdog group is hoping to light a fire under charitable foundations that support education by releasing a report Wednesday that points out how few of them focus enough attention on helping the most needy students.... Character Education Found to Fall Short in Study Thursday, October 21st, 2010Education Week: Character education has grown in popularity among educators and parents alike, but the largest federal study of schoolwide programs to date has found that, for the most part, they don’t produce any improvements. K-12's Role in Stepping Up Degree Attainment Tuesday, October 5th, 2010The Journal: A new report warned that the United States is slipping on post-secondary degree completion compared with other nations, falling to fourth overall among adults and 10th among young adults. Advancing High-Quality Professional Learning Tuesday, August 24th, 2010Education Week: A report released this month urges state lawmakers and district officials to revise local collective bargaining contracts and state laws so that they support high-quality professional development. eSN Special Report: Empowering the iGeneration Thursday, August 12th, 2010eSchool News: Thanks to the democratizing power of technology, which lets anyone with an internet connection tap into resources from all over the globe, it’s now easier than ever for students to start their own companies or collaborate with peers ... Civil Rights Groups Call for New Federal Education Monday, July 26th, 2010Education Week: Seven leading civil rights groups, including the NAACP and the National Urban League, called on U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today to dismantle core pieces of his education agenda. Tackling Virtual Special Education Issues Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Project Forum: Virtual K-12 Public School Programs and Students with Disabilities: Issues and Recommendations: A Policy Proceedings Document Teachers spend $1.3 Billion Out of Pocket Thursday, July 8th, 2010The Journal: Public school teachers in the United States spent more than $1.33 billion out of pocket on school supplies and instructional materials in the 2009-2010 school year, according to new research ... Induction Process Can Boost Student Achievement Friday, July 2nd, 2010The Journal: In a study that is not without some controversy, researchers found that one form of mentoring for new elementary teachers, 'comprehensive induction,' can have a significant, positive impact on student achievement ... Online Learning Nearly Doubles Among High School Tuesday, June 29th, 2010The Journal: The percentage of high school students taking online courses nearly doubled in a single year. Online Learner Authentication: Verifying Identity Thursday, June 24th, 2010Merlot JOLT: One university has partnered with a corporation to work on the verification of online student identity and describes ongoing efforts to best verify online student identity. Through this collaboration, the university seeks to ... Report: Bringing America Up to Speed Thursday, June 24th, 2010Benton Foundation: A new report from the Pew Center on the States finds that states increasingly see broadband as a powerful vehicle for driving long-term economic growth and delivering services more efficiently and effectively, Learning Gains From Computers Still Elusive Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Education Week: Efforts to close the "digital divide" and boost student achievement by supplying students with home laptops have been getting a lot of attention in recent years. Study: Teens Are Bored Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Education Week: Most high school students feel bored and disconnected from school, according to a new survey of students from 103 high schools in 27 states. Online safety report discourages scare tactics Monday, June 7th, 2010eSchool News: A federal online safety task force issued a report June 4. Although internet safety education is essential, the report says, scare tactics do little to influence the behavior of children and teenagers. The Condition of Education 2010 in Brief Thursday, May 27th, 2010IES: The Condition of Education 2010 in Brief contains a summary of 9 of the 49 indicators in The Condition of Education 2010. The topics covered include: enrollment trends by age; student achievement from the NAEP in reading and math; etc... ISTE: Public Policy Advocate and Trendsetter Thursday, May 20th, 2010ISTE: ISTE has recognized John Cradler, policy advisor for Computer Using Educators Inc. in San Mateo, Calif., with the Public Policy Advocate Award. ISTE also recognized Heather Blanton, Title 1 math teacher with J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound, Va. E-Learning 2010: Assessing the Agenda for Change Thursday, May 20th, 2010Education Week: This new special report from the technology team at Education Week Digital Directions aims to highlight the progress made in the e-learning arena, as well as the administrative, funding, and policy barriers that are slowing its growth... Report highlights ed-tech lessons from abroad Thursday, May 13th, 2010eSchool News: Scotland and the Netherlands both invest significantly more federal money per student in information and communications technologies (ICT) than the United States, and they both view ICT as essential to classroom teaching and learning. Mobile and Classroom Technologies Surge in Schools Wednesday, May 5th, 2010THE Journal: About half of all public schools in the United States are providing handheld devices to administrators, teachers, or students, .according to a new report released by the United States Department of Education. An Exploration of At-Risk Learners and Online Ed Wednesday, April 14th, 2010iNACOL: The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is pleased to announce the release of a new Research Committee Issues Brief: An Exploration of At-Risk Learners and Online Education. Open courseware as a viable business model? Monday, March 22nd, 2010eCampus News: Open courseware isn't the end of higher education, as some have feared, but rather a recruiting tool that can lure people to enroll in credit-bearing classes, according to a Brigham Young University (BYU) study released last month. FCC Unveils Broadband Plan Monday, March 15th, 2010CongressDaily:The Federal Communications Commission released it long-awaited national broadband plan Monday -- a 360-page document that agency officials dubbed a call to action for extending low-cost, high-speed Internet service to all Americans by 2020. Blueprint for Reauthorizing ESEA Saturday, March 13th, 2010U.S. Dept. of Education: The Obama Administration released its blueprint for revising the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to help states raise expectations of students and reward schools for producing dramatic gains in student achievement. Teachers Feel Ignored In Education Debate Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010NPR: The survey 'Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's Schools' asked some 40,000 U.S. public school teachers for their opinions on testing, merit pay, etc. The results show many teachers feel ignored in the debate over how to improve schools. Sharing expertise, and recognition for it, are key Friday, February 26th, 2010The Center for Teaching Quality has released a report on the results of a Teacher Network survey aiming to better understand the role of collaboration in supporting and retaining effective teachers in high-needs urban schools. Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades Thursday, February 25th, 2010Ed Source: Why some schools do better? Middle-grade schools in California that are outperforming their peers are doing so with a 'full-court organizational press on improved student outcomes,' according to a new report from Ed Source. Educator Teamwork Seen as Key to School Gains Saturday, February 20th, 2010Teacher Magazine: Most principals and teachers say they believe creating school environments that allow educators to work together more would have a 'major impact' on improving the chances for student success, according to a new national survey by MetLife The Online Learning Imperative Friday, February 19th, 2010Alliance for Excellent Education: The Online Learning Imperative: A Solution to Three Looming Crises in Education, by Governor Bob Wise. 1-to-1 computing as effective as their teachers Tuesday, February 16th, 2010eSchool News: A compilation of four new studies of one-to-one computing projects in K-12 schools identifies several factors that are key to the projects' success, including adequate planning, stakeholder buy-in, and strong school or district leadership. Digital Nation: 21st Century America's Progress Tuesday, February 16th, 2010NTIA released a new report taking a first look at data collected through the Internet Usage Survey of more than 50,000 households, commissioned by NTIA and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in October 2009. Schools need models for linking data, practice Thursday, January 28th, 2010eSchool News: States and school systems are making significant progress in building educational data systems and are starting to use these systems to improve student achievement, according to a new report. Federal report details public K-12 tech use Monday, January 11th, 2010eSchool News: While most American schools employ an education-technology leader either full or part time, 17 percent of districts surveyed in fall 2008 reported having no one in place to oversee the use of technology in schools... Teachers Not Adequately Prepared for Reform Monday, January 4th, 2010THE Journal: A report ('The Status of the Teaching Profession') offers current data on the supply, qualifications, and distribution of California's educators. The 2009 report includes the results of a survey of high school principals throughout the state. Social Networking in Education - A Whitepaper Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Steve Hargadon: Educational Networking: The important role web 2.0 will play in education Survey suggests campus technology is underused Tuesday, December 8th, 2009eSchool News: Fewer than half of college students responding to a national survey said their professors are using instructional technology, and educators worry that the technology gap between faculty and students might hinder campus learning. More states have education data systems Monday, November 23rd, 2009eSchool News: According to a new report, every state is on track to have a longitudinal data system that follows the progress of individual students from preschool through college by 2011, thanks in part to funding from the ARRA. But more work remains. Free State Implementation Guides Monday, November 9th, 2009P21: The 21st Century Skills Implementation Guides are designed to help state leaders and policymakers understand the basic steps involved in implementing statewide 21st century education initiatives. States Lag in Educational Innovation, Report Says Monday, November 9th, 2009Education Week: A new report card finds little to celebrate in areas such as technology, high school quality, and removing ineffective teachers. New 21st-century skills guide available Monday, November 9th, 2009eSchool News: The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has released a new guide intended to help schools and districts evaluate the integration of 21st-century skills into their policies and practices. Whole Child E-Book Free Download Thursday, November 5th, 2009ASCD: Through November 17, ASCD's newest e-book, 'Supporting the Whole Child: Reflections on Best Practices in Learning, Teaching, and Leadership', is free to download. NCTM Advocates Teaching Reasoning in HS Math Thursday, October 29th, 2009Edutopia: Critical thinking, which has long been relegated to the back of the classroom in favor of standardized-testing-friendly rote learning, should be the priority in teaching math, according to the NCTM latest report. The New Federal Education Policies: CA's Challenge Monday, October 12th, 2009EdSource: A recent report, The New Federal Education Policies: California's Challenges, provides an impartial look at these questions and the debates taking place around them. Report: IT Tech Boom Will Revive Next Quarter Thursday, October 8th, 2009THE Journal: The global IT market will see an upturn, starting next quarter, according to a report released last week by Forrester Research. iNACOL Publishes Standards for K-12 Online Program Tuesday, October 6th, 2009THE Journal: The K-12 research and advocacy association iNACOL has published the first-ever standards for K-12 online education programs, National Standards for Quality Online Programs. Strong communication key to online learning Tuesday, October 6th, 2009eSchool News: communication can pose a challenge in online-learning environments, because online educators can't rely on visual cues. A new research brief from iNACOL looks at this challenge in greater detail. Efforts to promote quality online learning Tuesday, September 29th, 2009iNACOL: What Can Congress and The Federal Government Do To Promote Quality Online Learning Opportunity For All Students? How tech drives success in Title I schools Friday, September 25th, 2009eSchool News: A new report, Leveraging Title I and Title IID: Maximizing the Impact of Technology in Education, examines how districts can make the most of education technology funds, and an accompanying guide identifies effective school technology tools How Do We Measure School Turnaround? Monday, September 21st, 2009THE Journal: A coalition of 17 education groups, called the Learning First Alliance, has released five key recommendations that it said will help measure the success of turn around reforms. Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching Sunday, September 20th, 2009iNACOL announces the release of a new report, Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching. This report reviews the research on quality online teaching, examines school policies regarding teaching practices, and outlines PD programs... Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning Sunday, September 20th, 2009iNACOL released a new report, A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning. This summary outlines a literature review of the existing studies on K-12 online learning effectiveness and shows specific examples. The Internet and Civic Engagement Tuesday, September 1st, 2009Pew Internet: Just as in offline politics, the well-off and well-educated are especially likely to participate in online activities that mirror offline forms of engagement. But there are hints that social media may alter this pattern. New study details state's education woes Tuesday, August 25th, 2009Sacramento Bee: In its annual report, Education Trust-West indicates that thile the latest results from California's standardized student tests continue to show incremental improvement in academic achievement, the state still faces a monumental crisis. NTIA Sends Congress a BTOP Update Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Benton Foundation: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration transmitted its second quarterly status report to Congress this week highlighting steps being taken to implement the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Funding and Policy Frameworks for Online Learning Friday, August 14th, 2009iNACOL has released its 5th report in the iNACOL Promising Practices series: Funding and Policy Frameworks for Online Learning. Free Digital Textbook Initiative Phase 1 Report Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Office of the Governor: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the first report of California's free digital textbook initiative. Ten Free High School Math & Science Digital Textbooks Meet State Content Standards Through First-in-the-Nation Initiative. How IT Can Enable 21st Century Schools Thursday, July 16th, 2009The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation: A new ITIF report discusses why the existing school reform movement has stalled, how information technology can enable the emergence of fundamentally new kinds of schools... Task force tells how to keep kids safe online Thursday, July 9th, 2009eSchool News: The report, titled 'PointSmart.ClickSafe: Task Force Recommendations for Best Practices for Online Safety and Literacy' identifies best practices and outlines areas where government can help to increase cyber security and safety. Businesses Should Provide Online Safety Education Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Education Week: A team of educators, media company officials, policymakers, and public health experts recommends that businesses provide resources and information to parents and children about online safety. Meta-Analysis: Is Blended Learning Most Effective? Saturday, July 4th, 2009THE Journal: The United States Department of Education reported recently that it's found some evidence to support the notion that blended learning is more effective than either face to face or online learning by themselves. K20 Tech Collaborative Releases STEM/Green Career Saturday, July 4th, 2009CENIC: The K20 California Educational Technology Collaborative (K20CETC), the research and innovation arm of the California Virtual Campus, has just completed a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Pathways Project Plan. On-line Learning Falls Short of Demands Thursday, July 2nd, 2009eSchool News: Despite a growing interest in online learning among students, the availability of online classes in K-12 schools and districts hasn't kept pace with the demand, according to a new report from Project Tomorrow and Blackboard Inc. 'Do School Differently,' Urges Carnegie Corp. Wednesday, July 1st, 2009eSchool News: A new report recommends a set of concrete actions for federal, state, and local education leaders to take to transform math and science instruction and bring the United States back to the forefront of global competition. Brain-Friendly Learning for Teachers Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Ed. Leadership: As teachers participate proffessional development, how do their brains determine what to take away? How can we use insights into the brain to improve learning activities? An article examines these questions and 4 key motivation factors. Program Helps Students Avoid Risky Behaviour Monday, June 22nd, 2009Honolulu Star Bulletin: A new study shows that fifth-graders in Hawaii who took part in a schoolwide behavioral program called Students say using tech to cheat isn't cheating Thursday, June 18th, 2009eSchool News: Students are using cell phones and the internet to cheat on school exams. What's surprising, however, is not just the alarming number of students who say they cheat, but also the number of students who think it's OK to do so. Schools suffer despite stimulus funding Wednesday, June 17th, 2009eSchool News: With recession ravaged state treasuries, officials say budget cuts and layoffs are unavoidable in spite of increased federal funding. Self-regulation Game Predicts Kindergarten Success Wednesday, June 17th, 2009ScienceDaily: Early childhood development researchers have discovered that a simple, five-minute self-regulation game can predict end-of-year achievement in math, literacy and vocabulary, Management and Operations of Online Programs Friday, May 29th, 2009The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) announces the release of a new report, Management and Operations of Online Programs: Ensuring Quality and Accountability, the 4th report in the iNACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning. The Condition of Education 2009 Wednesday, May 27th, 2009NCES: The Condition of Education 2009 summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report presents 46 indicators on the status and condition of education. Getting Students More Learning Time Online Wednesday, May 27th, 2009The Center for American Progress: Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools New Wainhouse Research White Paper Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Wainhouse Research: The 2009 Update: Taking the Wraps off Videoconferencing in the U.S. Classroom. This national and state-by-state analysis updates an effort first conducted in spring 2006 to measure the adoption of videoconferencing in K-12 schools. Leadership for Web 2.0 in Education Monday, May 4th, 2009CoSN: The report, "eadership for Web 2.0 in Education: Promise and Reality, compiled data from about 1,200 schools, polling superintendents, technology directors, and curriculum directors on policy issues related to the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies Study: Ed tech leads to significant gains Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009eSchool News: Experienced, skilled teachers make a particular difference, says a study examining the use of Promethean's ActivClassroom suite CAHSEE Stanford Study Tuesday, April 21st, 2009CDE: State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Issues Response to New Study on California High School Exit Exam. 2009 Horizon Report: The K-12 Edition Monday, April 6th, 2009CoSN: Read the first-ever K-12 version of the Horizons report on emerging technologies likely to have a major impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within K-12 education. Report: Online learning a lifeline in rural area Tuesday, March 17th, 2009eSchool News: Online learning offers a lifeline--especially for rural schools, according to a recent Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) study that also predicts blended learning could be the way most students learn in the future. NCTE defines writing for the 21st century Wednesday, March 4th, 2009eSchool News: New report offers guidance on how to update writing curriculum to include blogs, wikis, and other forms of communication... Benton: Universal broadband a necessity Wednesday, February 11th, 2009eSchool News: Report says U.S. must look beyond funding broadband access--and adopt a comprehensive strategy to encourage adoption as well. K-12 Online Learning: 2008 Follow-up of the Survey Wednesday, January 28th, 2009The Sloan Consortium: K-12 Online Learning: A 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of U.S. School District Administrators Web-Based Classes Booming in Schools Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Education Week: The number of K-12 students using online courses has increased dramatically in the past few years, according to a new report from the Needham, Mass.-based Sloan Consortium, an advocacy group that promotes online education. P21 Calls for Reevaluation of Learning Environment Friday, January 23rd, 2009THE Journal: The Partnership for 21st Century Skills released a new report Friday calling for a reevaluation of what we define as learning environment and advocating some sweeping changes in the spaces, tools, policies, and other aspects of education... New Reports Track No Child Left Behind Progress Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Education Week: The U.S. Department of Education has published three new evaluations of separate portions of the 7-year-old No Child Left Behind Act. Report details upcoming ed-tech trends Thursday, January 22nd, 2009eSchool News: 2009 Horizon Report outlines educational usage for mobile devices, cloud computing, and other technological developments. California Information Technology Plan Saturday, January 17th, 2009Office of the State Chief Information Officer: This Plan provides the vision and strategies to leverage technology to enhance government services for California's residents and businesses. Unique Needs and Challenges of K12 Online Teachers Wednesday, January 14th, 2009NACOL: The findings in this report represent Phase II of the Going Virtual! research series. In this report, researchers posed the question, What are the unique needs and challenges of K-12 online teachers? SIIA: Educational Gaming Best Practices Guide Tuesday, January 13th, 2009THE journal: The Software & Information Industry Association will release 3 new reports detailing attitudes toward 21st century learning, best practices for using games and simulations in schools, and trends surrounding mobile devices and online learning. Unlocking the Power of Data to Improve Public Ed Monday, January 12th, 2009CDE: Framework for a Comprehensive Education Data System in California Calculating the Cost of Hosting E-mail Accounts Friday, January 9th, 2009Ars Technica: Forrester surveyed IT workers at major companies to see how they handle e-mail, contacts, and calendaring services. The overall conclusion is that companies with employee counts of under 15,000 would benefit from using off-site services. Response To Quality Counts 2009 Report Friday, January 9th, 2009CDE: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today provided the following statement regarding the release of Education Week's Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population report. Educators to Obama: Focus on 21C skills Thursday, January 8th, 2009eSchool News: A newly released survey of educators suggests 21st-century skills should be the top priority for Obama's education reform plan. The survey was conducted from August through November 2008 and polled over 700 K-12 teachers and administrators. Data Breaches Up Almost 50 Percent Wednesday, January 7th, 2009Washingtonpost.com: Businesses, governments and educational institutions reported nearly 50 percent more data breaches last year than in 2007, exposing the personal records of at least 35.7 million Americans, according to a nonprofit group... K20CETC to Spearhead CA K12 Videoconferencing Wednesday, January 7th, 2009The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has released a report calling for more widespread deployment and use of interactive videoconference in California K-12 schools. K20CETC has agreed to implement many of the actions steps called for. Storybooks On Paper Better For Children? Tuesday, January 6th, 2009ScienceDaily: While new technology might lead students to read more, a researcher says that reading digital text does not offer the complete experience of handling a traditional book. State of World Population 2008 Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Educational Technology Blog: In November 2008, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) put out its State of World Population book, along with a Youth Supplement, and both are available in their entirety on the UNFPA website. Future of the Internet III Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Benton Foundation: Experts and analysts assess the future of the internet in a new survey by Pew Internet & American Life Project. Internet Access Still Missing In Rural CA Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Sacramento Bee: Americans in sparsely populated areas remain without broadband Internet access. California would see a gain 10yr gain of 1.8 million jobs, $132 million in payroll if broadband use among adults increased by 3.8% annually. Streaming: Not Just About “Distance” Anymore Thursday, December 11th, 2008The Journal: New study concludes the growth of market for videoconferencing, streaming, and lecture capture is driven by on-campus students and worried workers. KSU survey delves into cyberbullying Thursday, December 11th, 2008Topeka Capital-Journal: A survey of more than 200 Kansas State University students, mostly freshmen, indicates 54 percent of them believe cyber bullying is a problem at the university. Classroom Applications for Gaming and Simulations Thursday, December 11th, 2008eSchool News: SIIA uses EDRoom Online Discussion Service to Gain New Insights about Practical Applications of Gaming and Simulations for Classroom Learning. Jr. colleges outpace 4-year schools in tech use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008eSchool News: Overall, U.S. colleges and universities are only half way to realizing the 21st-century campus, a new survey suggests. Education Improves Teens’ On-Line Safety Tuesday, November 25th, 2008THE Journal: New research shows that teens' online safety is improved by education. Students were asked whether they protected personal information on the Internet, whether they opened e-mails from unknown senders, and whether they downloaded files. Survey Finds Basic Cyber Security Education Absent Tuesday, November 25th, 2008THE Journal: Only 25 percent of educators feel comfortable teaching students how to protect themselves from online cyber predators, cyber bullies, and identity theft, according to a recent study. Youth learn valuable skills by socializing online Thursday, November 20th, 2008Education Week: A new study explores how young people’s experiences in playing and socializing online are developing their media literacy and skills. Report challenges online-learning assumptions Wednesday, November 19th, 2008eSchool News: Some critics of distance learning say face-to-face classes give students a better learning environment, but a recent study found that online learners reported deeper approaches to learning than classroom-based learners. Should Schools Shift Money To Digital Resources? Wednesday, November 19th, 2008THE journal: According to a new report released Wednesday, more than 85 percent of teachers and principals want access to Web resources that will help them provide differentiated instruction to students. Tracking students' growth over time is key Wednesday, November 19th, 2008eSchool News: States are making progress in building longitudinal data systems to track students' academic growth over time, and now they must use the information available to them through these systems to raise student achievement, a new report says. Ten ways to boost learning with technology Wednesday, November 19th, 2008eSchool News: SETDA issues broad action plan for U.S. schools, including specific recommendations for local, state, and federal decision makers. Online enrollment jumps 13 percent Tuesday, November 18th, 2008eSchool News: As the economy tumbles, higher-education officials see online courses blossom, outpacing overall growth in higher education last year. Virtual Learning Expands Educational Opportunities Thursday, November 13th, 2008THE Journal: Virtual learning is not for all students. But for many, according to a new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), it can provide opportunities and access otherwise unavailable. eSN Special Report: Virtual Desktops Wednesday, November 12th, 2008eSchool News: A revolution is taking shape that will alter forever how educators and others view and use technology--most specifically their personal computers. The era of the virtual desktop has dawned. Read all about it! High-Speed Broadband Access for All Kids Friday, October 31st, 2008SETDA: This paper tackles the issues facing full implementation of broadband into schools. Class of 2020: Action Plan for Education Project Friday, October 31st, 2008SETDA: High-Speed Broadband Access for All Kids, STEM, Technology-Based Assessments, etc... are some of the topics covered in this series of white papers. Report assesses K-12 online learning Wednesday, October 29th, 2008eSchool News: Online learning is growing rapidly, but its continued growth will require specific policy and funding changes that focus on increasing educational choices and opportunities while ensuring high quality and improved student achievement. NACOL Online Teacher Support Programs: Mentoring Tuesday, October 28th, 2008NACOL: This document describes the mentoring relationship from the perspectives of several virtual schools that have built mentoring programs to assist their new teachers. Snapshot: K-12 Online Learning in Canada Tuesday, October 28th, 2008NACOL: The North American Council for Online Learning released A Snapshot State of the Nation Study: K-12 Online Learning in Canada at the annual Virtual School Symposium. Online Learning Policy and Practice Survey Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Center for Digital Education: In 2008, the Center for Digital Education conducted a review of state policy and programs to determine the status of online learning policy and practice across the United States. Educause Releases Report on IT Trends Friday, October 10th, 2008The Wired Campus: Almost two-thirds of college classrooms now have wireless Internet coverage, according to a new study released by Educause, the higher-education technology group. PACE: Conditions of California Education 2008 Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Education Week: California policymakers should “depoliticize” the student-testing process by creating an “independent scorekeeper” to measure school and student performance and separating those responsibilities from the state education department, Report to help state legislators improve broadband Thursday, September 25th, 2008Speed Matters: The Communications Workers of America and the Alliance for Public Technology released the first comprehensive, searchable database of state government initiatives for advancing broadband deployment. Postsecondary Career/Technical Education Sunday, September 21st, 2008NCES: Postsecondary Career/Technical Education: Changes in the Number of Offering Institutions and Awarded Credentials from 1997 to 2006 Report: Retool instruction, or U.S. will fail Wednesday, September 10th, 2008eSchool News: Creating a 21st-century education system that prepares students, workers, and citizens to triumph in the global skills race is the central economic competitiveness issue currently facing the United States, according to a new report from P21 21st Century Skills, Education & Competitiveness Wednesday, September 10th, 2008The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is pleased to announce the release of their new report: 21st Century Skills, Education & Competitiveness. Report on Socialization in Online Programs Thursday, August 28th, 2008NACOL: The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Socialization in Online Programs, providing research on socialization issues in online learning and highlighting case studies. Podcast Downloading 2008 Thursday, August 28th, 2008PEW Internet: As gadgets with digital audio capability proliferate, podcast downloading continues to increase. Currently, 19% of all internet users say they have downloaded a podcast so they could listen to it or view it later. New report for CoSN members Wednesday, August 27th, 2008CoSN: Using Digital Content: The Essential Role of the District Technology Leader has been released for current members. Online Learning Options: A Guide for Parents Tuesday, July 15th, 2008The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the release of 'Sorting Through Online Learning Options: A Guide for Parents' Great Public Schools For Every Student by 2020 Thursday, July 3rd, 2008National Education Association: In its new policy paper, NEA proposes a "new balance" in the partnership among federal, state, and local leaders. Californians and Information Technology Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008PPIC: More people are shopping and getting news online -- yet the digital divide widens. As Californians broaden their use of the web, Latino and low-income residents are getting left behind. Online Learning for At-Risk Students & Credit Rec Tuesday, July 1st, 2008NACOL Releases Second in Promising Practices in Online Learning Series: Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery. ISTE Public Policy Brief on Student Achievement Monday, June 30th, 2008ISTE launched the first of three new public policy briefs at NECC 2008 in San Antonio. Focused on technology and student achievement, it explores current research as well as the effects of access and equity and the implications for global competitiveness Technology-Based Distance Education Courses Friday, June 27th, 2008This report details findings from Technology-Based Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2004-05, a survey that was designed to provide information about technology-based distance education courses. CDW-G Releases School Safety Report Thursday, June 12th, 2008By more effectively integrating technology into their safety plans, school districts could better secure their students—and their data. So says the 2008 School Safety Index, an annual report created by CDW-G, a technology solutions firm. Fast Facts About Online Learning Thursday, June 5th, 2008NACOL presents the latest Research, Trends and Statistics about Online Learning. New NACOL White Paper Thursday, June 5th, 2008NACOL Releases Goals, Guidelines, and Standards for Student Scientific Investigations. Responding to the needs of the online learning community, this publication provides quality guidelines for designing, developing, and evaluating science courses... State of Digital Content in America's Classrooms Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Education Week: U.S. teachers use digital content for just a small share of classroom time, according to a survey by Quality Education Data Inc., a market-research company based in Denver. Researchers identify key ed-tech trends Thursday, May 15th, 2008eSchool News: One-to-one computing, online assessment on the rise in schools--but keeping up with bandwidth needs is a problem, according to the 2008 America's Digital Schools report.. Emerging technologies for learning: Volume 3 Monday, May 12th, 2008BECTA: This report aims to help readers consider how emerging technologies may impact on education in the medium term. Promising Practices in Online Learning Monday, May 12th, 2008NACOL announced the release of the first report in a series of six papers being published in 2008. This series explores some of the approaches being taken by practitioners and policymakers in response to key issues in online learning. 1/2 of High School Classes Could Be Online by 2019 Wednesday, May 7th, 2008THE Journal: Low-cost delivery and tailored learning opportunities could drive up to half of all high school courses online by 2019, according to a report from researchers that's set to appear in the summer issue of Education Next. An Assessment of Online Public Education Programs Sunday, May 4th, 2008Washington Policy Center released the following report in March 2008. Learning Online: An Assessment of Online Public Education Programs. Best practices in teaching K-12 online Monday, April 28th, 2008Journal of Online Interactive Learning: This article reports on a study of 16 virtual school teachers from the Michigan Virtual School (MVS). It reports on best-practices, and concludes with implications for policy, research, and practice. PEW Report: Writing, Technology and Teens Thursday, April 24th, 2008PEW: Teens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing. This disconnect matters because teens believe good writing is an essential skill for success and that more writing instruction at school would help them. The plugged-in school Friday, April 11th, 2008National Staff Development Council: The Learning System, a publication of the National Staff Development Council reports that districts harness technology to attract and retain new teachers Report details common internet scams Tuesday, April 8th, 2008eSchool News: A new government report released April 3 paints a detailed picture of the landscape for online scams and could serve as a useful tool for students' internet safety education. Speak Up 2007 Released Tuesday, April 8th, 2008Project Tomorrow: Over 319,223 students, 25,544 teachers, 19,726 parents and 3,263 school leaders shared their ideas through Speak Up 2007. Toward a K-20 Student Unit Record Data System Friday, April 4th, 2008RAND: To improve the progression of students through the educational system and to improve education quality, California needs a robust data system that can track an individual student's progress from kindergarten to college and beyond. White Paper: The Exabyte Era Thursday, April 3rd, 2008CISCO: This paper presents some of the key findings of Cisco's global IP traffic forecast and explores the implications of IP traffic growth for service providers. Analysis: How multimedia can improve learning Wednesday, March 26th, 2008eSchool News: A new report, titled Multimodal Learning through Media: What the Research Says, sheds light on students' ability to process multiple modes of learning. Committee on Education Excellence - Report Monday, March 17th, 2008This report offers new ideas to improve California's public school system. For more than two years, the privately funded, nonpartisan group of experts from the K-12 education, research, policy-making, and business sectors met with numerous stakeholders... Report describes EETT's impact on ed tech Thursday, March 6th, 2008eSchool News: Sharp cuts in federal funding have limited the scope of educational technology programs; still, states and school systems are succeeding. Engaged Learning Handbook Wednesday, March 5th, 2008MPC/Gateway and the Center for Digital Education: A Complete Guide to One-to-One Computing in the K-12 Environment. This guide has been developed to help educators think their way through one-to-one computing initiatives. National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Monday, March 3rd, 2008NACOL released National Standards for Quality Online Teaching, a publication designed to provide states, districts, online programs, and other organizations with a set of quality guidelines for online teaching. Report urges U.S. to think 'big' about broadband Wednesday, February 6th, 2008eSchool News: Higher-ed group says it's time for nationwide, open access to high-speed internet service. Study: US Broadband Goal Nearly Reached Thursday, January 31st, 2008Associated Press: 'Networked Nation: Broadband in America' is an upbeat assessment of the administration's efforts to spur growth and competition in the high-speed Internet market. Critics said the report's conclusion is too rosy. Report: A Blueprint for Big Broadband Wednesday, January 30th, 2008EDUCAUSE proposed bringing the federal government, state governments, and the private sector together as part of a new approach to making high-speed Internet services available across the country. CoSN Report looks at schools' success with Moodle Wednesday, January 30th, 2008eSchool News: A new report from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) aims to introduce educators to Moodle, an open-source software program for managing courses online. Report Profiles Six Key Emerging Educational Tech Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The New Media Consortium and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative jointly produced Horizon Report describes six areas of emerging technology that will have significant impact on higher education within three adoption horizons over the next 1 to 5 years. Survey: Schools fail to teach innovation Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008eSchool News: Nearly three out of five American teens do not believe their high school is preparing them adequately for a career in technology or engineering, according to the 2008 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index. Final Report of the CA Broadband Task Force Friday, January 18th, 2008The California Broadband Task Force has published its findings and recommendations on affordable, universal broadband in the state. UNESCO Report Calls for Ed Tech Training Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Education Week: If teachers around the world do not take part in more professional-development training in information and communication technologies, or ICT, they will continue to lack the skills necessary to integrate technology into the classroom... Comments on Education Report Wednesday, January 9th, 2008CDE: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today issued the following statement regarding the today's release of Education Week's Quality Counts 2008 report. PEW Report: Increased use of video-sharing sites Wednesday, January 9th, 200848% of internet users have been to video-sharing sites such as YouTube and the daily traffic to such sites on a typical day has doubled in the past year. Reports reveal online learning's successes, needs Wednesday, November 21st, 2007eSchool News: NACOL sheds light on virtual schooling's phenomenal growth... and need for regulation. Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning Friday, November 9th, 2007NACOL: Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning - A Review of State-Level Policy and Practice Access & Equity in Online Classes & Virtual School Friday, November 9th, 2007NACOL: Research committee issues brief "Access and Equity in Online Classes and Virtual Schools" Professional Development for Virtual Schooling Friday, November 9th, 2007NACOL: Research committee issues brief Virtual Schools and 21st Century Skills Friday, November 9th, 2007NACOL: Online learning through virtual schools is one of the most important advancements in attempting to rethink the effectiveness of education in the United States. PEW Reports: Parent and Teen Internet Use Monday, October 29th, 2007Parents today are less likely to say that the internet has been a good thing for their children than they were in 2004. CTA's Recommendations to Improve Public Schools Friday, October 19th, 2007The California Teachers Association presents two policy briefs containing recommendations to promote teacher quality and improve the state's school finance system at the "Getting from Facts to Policy" forum convened by EdSource. Survey: Parents talk to their kids about the web Monday, October 1st, 2007Strong majority of parents teach their kids how to be safe online--but schools can still do more to help. A new survey from Common Sense Media and Cable in the Classroom finds that 85% of parents talked to their child about how to behave on the Internet. NACOL Releases Online Education Quality Standards Monday, September 17th, 2007The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) has released National Standards of Quality for Online Courses, a publication detailing quality standards for judging the effectiveness of online education. Report: Schools aren't preparing kids for college Thursday, September 13th, 2007Better alignment is needed between high school and college standards. Report: Tech-support costs on the rise Wednesday, August 29th, 2007A report from The Hayes Connection suggests that schools should find ways to stabilize rising tech-support costs. Such costs, which have doubled in the last four years, are now the fastest-growing cost area for school technology budgets. 96 percent of teens use social-networking tools Tuesday, August 14th, 2007Survey reveals schools have a huge opportunity to harness technology for instruction Education the key to better security Friday, July 13th, 2007A survey by technology reseller CDW-G suggests that schools need to do a better job of educating students, and not just rely on technology-based security solutions, to keep their buildings and their networks safe. California Broadband Task Force Preliminary Report Thursday, July 12th, 2007Recommendations for "administrative actions that can result in immediate promotion of broadband access and usage." Research: Benchmarks for School Safety Wednesday, July 11th, 2007The study's aim was to create a benchmark for school safety covering data security, physical security, and emergency preparedness and provide a means for schools to compare themselves with a national average. Study: Broadband growth slowing in U.S. Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007The rate of broadband adoption is slowing in the United States, partly because service providers already have grabbed the easiest converts, a study has found. Price reductions and other factors led to 40% growth in adoption from March 2005 to March 2006. Study: U.S. lags in 'net speed Wednesday, June 27th, 2007Slow average internet speeds relative to other nations could threaten innovation. A report from the Communications Workers of America says the United States has fallen to 16th place behind other industrialized nations in high-speed internet access. ISTE Report: Digital Equity in Education Monday, June 25th, 2007An examination of issues related to digital equity in education - that is, equal access to technology, resources and services - has been released by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Children Now: 2007 California County Data Book Tuesday, June 19th, 2007The 2007 California Data Book delivers 45 indicators of children's well-being for each of the state's 58 counties. Report sees online schools as models for reform Friday, June 15th, 2007Think tank: Virtual schools are labs of innovation in teaching and learning that can be applied more broadly in K-12 education. Education Week: Diplomas Count 2007 Tuesday, June 12th, 2007This year's Diplomas Count explores what it means to ensure that high school students graduate and are prepared for both higher education and the workplace. Refreshing the ISTE Technology Standards Friday, June 8th, 2007Senior Editor Gary Stager interviews Don Knezek, CEO of ISTE, on the revised National Educational Technology Standards(NETS) Report: The Condition of Education 2007 Friday, June 1st, 2007The Condition of Education 2007 summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report presents 48 indicators on the status and condition of education and a special analysis on high school coursetaking. Report: Standards-Based Accountability Under NCLB Thursday, May 31st, 2007RAND Education Report Documents How Educators in California, Georgia, and Pennsylvania Are Responding to Standards-Based Accountability Under No Child Left Behind NACOL Issues Online Learning Primer Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007The North American Council for Online Learning has published a guidebook intended to help policy makers and educators implement online learning programs in their schools--and to help parents understand how online learning works. Horizon Report: Emerging Technologies Thursday, February 15th, 2007The annual Horizon Report describe emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within higher education. The State of Online Learning in California Wednesday, September 27th, 2006Hundreds of state policymakers, principals, superintendents, chief education officers and education technology directors gathered in Sacramento on Sept. 26 to discuss the current state of online learning in California. |
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