Chiefs for Change, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and a private ed-tech company, TEMBO, created the tool.
U.S. students performance on different math topics, such as geometry, algebra, and number theory varied widely according to the latest results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, a prominent international exam.
The money will go towards providing a mix of software, curriculum, and professional development for teachers of computer science.
On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. EST, two speakers who have deep experience working in China’s education market offer tips—and mistakes to avoid—for education providers.
An Inside Look at Teachers’ Tech Needs: Advice From a Leading College of Education
Smart Vendors Can Tailor Product Development, and PD, to Meet Educators' Demands
A academic scholar who trains future K-12 educators offers advice to vendors on how they can design products and professional development to address teachers’ tech needs and fears.
A school system in Riverside, Calif., says it needs help from vendors with ideas on how to shift away from traditional academic scheduling and goal-setting, and Charleston County, S.C., wants help managing projects and information systems.
Pearson says the work of Barber, a one-time adviser to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has been baked into the corporation’s product development and research, worldwide.
The organization Digital Promise has created an online site designed to offer a step-by-step process for districts and companies to stage meaningful pilots of ed-tech products.
The leaders of a Phoenix, Ariz.-area school system want help introducing their educators to project-based learning. And state officials in Delaware want help with school-based health services.
A K-12 formative assessment company will receive an investment from the Jefferson Education Accelerator, a commercial effort that has support from the University of Virginia.