A Project With University College London Aims to Bring More Uniformity, Fairness to Scoring
Using AI technology, a British university and Pearson hope to create a globally standardized scoring system for assessing students learning English.
The Past President of a Major Math Teachers' Group Says Remote Learning Can Open New Doors for Learning
The shift to remote learning could offer new opportunities for teachers to innovate and draw out the best student work, says the former president of a national math teachers association.
The Schools Have Been Resilient During Past Economic Crises, Says an Analysis by a U.K.-Based Research Firm
International private schools have been a growing market, and they’re trying trying to improve their remote-learning capabilities in order to impress families.
Districts Are Laying Out Budgets for Next Year Amid Fast-Changing Conditions, Says Finance Expert Mike Griffith
State funding for K-12 is likely to fall sharply, though districts could look to protect essentials like distance-learning support and professional development, says school finance expert Mike Griffith.
Speak Agent Is in the First Wave of Education Providers to Qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program
Speak Agent, a digital, language-development platform based in Maryland, is one of the lucky ones: The company has secured money through the federal Payroll Protection Program.
STAR Autism Support's Rapid Transition to Remote Training Offers Lessons for Others
The chief executive of STAR Autism Support describes how the company transformed its product into one that is in demand in this new, remote-learning environment.
A Consultant to School Districts Talks About Their Biggest Priorities With the $4 Billion Federal Fund
As district budgets contract during the COVID-19 crisis, the E-rate is likely to become a key source of funding for schools trying to improve their internet connectivity.
There’s been an interest in more “holistic” forms of assessment at the state and district level over the past few years, and the testing organization is trying to seize the moment.
Two Organizations, First Book and Games and Learning, Are Launching a Forum Meant to Pair Schools With High-Quality Ed Tech
The heads of two organizations, First Book and Games and Learning, are launching a channel that will allow schools to choose from a library of ed-tech materials.
The CEO of a Company That Studies Procurement Points to Critical Best Practices in Bidding for K-12 Contracts
Corry Flatt, CEO of procurement company Bonfire, shares best practices and insider tips for increasing vendors’ odds when bidding on K-12 RFPs.
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