Emily Ann Brown

Seeking edtech grants? These 5 resources may help

Tap into available grants for technology and professional development with this DA resource guide.

K-12 research roundup: Personalized learning, school revenue and high school credentials

Current research examines issues in K-12 education, including digital learning policies, high school student credential attainment, and per-pupil spending in U.S. school districts.

How schools are reassessing their assessments

Audits can show administrators whether their assessment strategies are informing instruction effectively and efficiently.

Asking the right questions about your assessments

For administrators who are just embarking on assessment audits, Melissa Spadin of the San Diego County Office of Education has some guidance.

How to find future edtech leaders

When looking to build an edtech team, soft skills can be vital, particularly strong customer service-oriented abilities, including effective communication and collaboration skills, excellent attention to detail, and resourcefulness.

Washington Watch: State edtech training grows

The latest K-12 edtech news from the nation's capital, including how more states are now offering edtech training and how educators are preparing to have their voices heard in the next presidential election.

Effective data use is a top administrative priority in K-12

A recent APQC survey defines key focus of schools, district administrators.

K-12 curriculum evaluation under review

You've all read the effectiveness research that vendors include to show the value of their curricular products and programs, but not all curriculum evaluation studies are created equal.

Know your state’s school safety requirements

Regulations tackle drills, safety plans, firearms and SROs, a new report shows.

How states help K-12 districts support robust and equitable broadband

SETDA report examines state and district efforts to increase connectivity at lower costs.

Digital Wellness Month builds edtech balance

Hilliard City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, launched its first-ever Digital Wellness Month to help students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behaviors when using technology at school and home.

State laws may hinder biometric technology in schools

Many U.S. states are enacting biometric information privacy laws. These rules will have important implications for companies that collect biometric information as well as...

Frequently asked questions about biometric technology

Biometric identification uses automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic, including face, fingerprint, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retina and voice.

Biometric security boosts school safety and efficiency

The ever-increasing need for school safety and surveillance, as well as a desire for more accurate record-keeping, is driving wider adoption of biometric technology in school districts.

Washington Watch: Edtech news roundup

The latest K-12 edtech news from the nation's capital, including studying the impact of tech on students, bolstering E-rate support and increasing children's online privacy.