A state judge in has blocked the award of a major PARCC contract to Pearson until an appeal by a rival testing contractor can be heard.
Student Privacy Protection Topic of Draft Legislation From Two U.S. Senators
A Democrat and a Republican from the U.S. Senate are floating a bill for discussion that would add protections to student data privacy.
Google Abandons Scanning of Student Email Accounts
Google announced that it has stopped its practice of scanning millions of student emails in its Google Apps for Education.
Consumer Group Asks N.Y.’s Cuomo to Remove Google Official From Panel
The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt from the state’s Smart Schools Commission.
Teachers Give Today’s Digital Tools Mixed Grades, National Survey Shows
Only about half of the nation’s teachers regard the digital tools their students use frequently as effective, according to a new nationwide survey of educators.
Security Breach: The Internet’s Heart is/was Bleeding
It was announced late Monday that Open SSL, used to power encryption for an estimated two-thirds of the Internet, had a vulnerability that went undetected for two years. Edthena promises layers of security to our users, so this needed immediate attention. Here’s how we responded.
Feedback is Like Hugging a Fuzzy Teddy Bear
Automated user feedback isn’t perfect, but helps us hone in on areas to improve.
Colo. District Official Recounts ‘Surreal’ Firestorm Over Data Company inBloom
Panelists at the South by Southwest education conference discuss the challenges of securing student data, and the political realities of explaining safeguards to parents.
Groups Give Eight Tips for Schools Preparing to Administer Online Exams
Three organizations collaborated to create a checklist to help districts prepare for the advent of administering online tests aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Study Examines Cost Savings Through ‘Machine Scoring’ of Tests
A new study examines the cost savings available through scoring essay test items through automated machines, rather than by people.