Could Micro-credentials Drive Transparency — and Quality — in Teacher Learning?
Given how little is currently known about the impact of professional learning opportunities, micro-credentialing could be a path forward.
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Why the FCC’s Decisions This Week Matter for Ed Tech
The Commission will be voting on two significant issues, both will have considerable implications on schools and libraries.
A Survey to Map Early Literacy Initiatives Assisted by New Technologies
FCC’s New E-rate Order Brings More Money, Better Rules Supporting Fiber Investment
Through the FCC's E-rate program
4 Surprises in Scholastic’s National Survey of Kids and Reading
Last week Scholastic released the Kids and Family Reading Report, its annual survey of children’s reading.
App Reviews to Help Choose Ed Tech this Holiday Season
Parent might be thinking of purchasing some apps this holiday season, they might be surprised by the number of lists available.
A Snapshot of Kids’ Language and Literacy Apps (Part 3)
We dug into the app store, looking at the lists of “top 50 educational” paid and free apps to examine the of skills they aim to develop.
Putting Learning on the Map: Visualizing Opportunity in 21st Century Communities
This paper makes the case for leveraging new mapping tools to spark fresh conversations and spur collaborative action.
An Unlikely Ally: How ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Is Promoting Early Literacy
Through adult TV dramas and Univision broadcasts, Too Small to Fail experiments with unconventional methods for spreading messages of early
New Report: Supporting and Assessing Key Habits, Mindsets, and Skills in PreK-12
What skills, habits and mindsets are necessary for students to excel from Pre-K to career?
Open Education Resources: Bursting the $8 Billion Bubble
While tremendously valuable, OER is often lost in the larger education conversation.
Raising the Cap: F.C.C. to Increase Broadband Funding in Schools
While the two may have clashed last week, President Obama and FCC Chairman Wheeler found common ground on E-rate reform.
Toddlers and Screen Time: New Common-Sense, Science-Based Guidance
Do you let your babies and toddlers use screens?
At the White House: Mapping Innovations to ‘Bridge the Word Gap’
Early childhood leaders are testing whether one can harness the power of technology to raise the level of engagement for all children.