The edtech surveillance industry has boomed in recent years for obvious reasons. But researchers argue that the industry is playing on the fears of K12 districts in the wake of school shootings and other threats.
From direct social media attacks to online harassment toward school district employees, administrators are working closely with local law enforcement to keep students safe. Here's what's happened over the past week.
Close the Achievement Gap Through High Dosage Tutoring The disruptions caused by the pandemic resulted in the largest learning loss and most pronounced achievement gaps seen in grades K-12 in two decades, and many education leaders are looking for effective solutions. High dosage tutoring is an intervention method proven to quickly overcome learning loss by […]
How AI Can Help Districts Revolutionize Post-Secondary Guidance Navigating post-secondary pathways is a minefield of complexity, uncertainty, and stress for today’s high school students. Traditionally, post-secondary guidance from school districts has played a crucial role in helping students make the best decisions, but many of these guidance channels today are overwhelmed, insufficiently resourced, and struggling […]
Science of Reading 2.0: Implementation made easy The Science of Reading provides an unparalleled body of knowledge to inform the important work of ensuring all students learn to read. But this knowledge is just the first step. The science of implementation is what transforms this important research into everyday teaching practice. This Science of Reading […]
Throughout the first half of 2023, K12 and higher education institutions experienced 85 ransomware attacks, nearly doubling last year's recording, according to a new analysis from Comparitech. Unfortunately for the education sector as a whole, it's a troubling trend that shows no signs of slowing down, and it's costing schools a fortune in downtime.
Mastery-Based Learning: What Does the Research Say? Mastery-based learning is an environment where learners must demonstrate a certain level of knowledge before moving on. In contrast with traditional instruction, in mastery-based approaches, each student continues learning a skill or concept until they achieve proficiency. What does the research say about the effectiveness of mastery-based instruction? […]
Advocates are warning that schools' efforts to detect dangerous online activity increasingly threaten both academic freedom and the privacy of students—particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, Title I schools and other marginalized groups.
Learning Lessons from the Education Revolution in Arkansas While many schools and districts in America are still struggling to overcome post-pandemic learning loss, Arkansas is seeing significant gains in student achievement across the state, due in large part to a strategic initiative begun in 2017. Download this New York Times article by Middle Tennessee State […]
Chino Valley Unified School District requires schools to notify parents if a child asks to use a name or pronoun that's different from what's on their birth certificate or official records. The state's attorney general, Rob Bonta, is suing the southern California district, saying the mandates violate the privacy and civil rights of LGBTQ+ students.