Amplify Insight, formerly known as Wireless Generation, has won a $12 million contract from a common-core testing consortium to develop a digital library.
The foundation is increasing its investment in the parent-oriented school-rating website GreatSchools, to expand the reviews offered online.
The 660,000-student Los Angeles Unified School District has released a request for proposal for a technology effort that could cost up to $500 million.
Bill Gates closed the education program at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, with remarks on the state of educational technology.
Two dozen education startups showcased their digital products in some fast-paced pitch sessions as part of the LAUNCHedu competition at South by Southwest (SXSWedu).
A demonstration by a 13-year-old offers a highlight at the South by Southwest Conference and reflects many of the event’s core themes.
Prominent researcher Sugata Mitra has won an award to design a “cloud-based” school, in India, that would emphasize student-centered learning.
Nearly 4,000 educators, consultants, researchers, and company reps are here in Austin for the SXSWedu gathering where Amplify unveiled a new tablet for schools.
The for-profit online education provider has tentatively settled a lawsuit alleging the company misled investors, and other claims in the suit were dismissed.
A survey of district technology officials reveals that demand for tablets, and effective wireless technology is likely to grow.