Trends & Resources

National achievement test based on Common Core Standards

CTB/McGraw-Hill today announced the launch of TerraNova™Common Core, a newly developed national achievement test that represents a field-tested, valid measure of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Schoolwires selects integrated CRM solution

Common Core State Standards Receives $18 Million Commitment

The GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE, announces an $18 million grant to Student Achievement Partners, a nonprofit organization, to provide critical implementation support for Common Core State Standards across the U.S.

Systems Integration Sends Automated Updates to Cloud-Based Storage Platform

As schools and districts examine options for online file storage and collaboration tools for their students, one key concern when deciding which product to select is how frequently it will adjust to changes in classes and enrollment.

Web filtering and reporting solution updates

Lightspeed Systems has released an update to its Web Filter for K12 schools.

National Survey Finds Teachers Want More Access to Classroom Tech

Key K-12 education sector trends for 2012 predicted

CompassLearning announced today predictions and key trends for K-12 education in 2012.

Adaptive learning platform extended to serve K-5 students

DreamBox Learning® (www.dreambox.com) today announced the launch of DreamBox Learning Math, an expansion of its online K-3 mathematics curricula.

New Wave of Interactive Textbooks for Apple’s iPad

Pearson is today publishing a new suite of multimedia textbooks and reference titles for Apple’s iPad.

PBG Networks leverages clouDevice virtual desktop devices

Interphase Corporation announced today that its clouDevice(TM) desktop virtualization portfolio is now available from PBG Networks, a systems integration firm specializing in virtualization.

Survey: Majority of U.S. adults support installing cameras on the side of school buses to thwart illegal passing

A national online survey conducted for ACS by Harris Interactive shows that the majority of those surveyed are concerned enough about vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses that they support measures to use cameras to ticket offenders.

iPad® assessment app to launch

Brainchild Corporation has announced that it will launch Achiever! for iPad at FETC in Florida later this month.

Integrated workflow solutions for education launched

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U

Advances in smart textbook technology unveiled

Kno Inc

PBS aligns courses to Common Core State Standards

As states implement Common Core State Standards for English language arts and mathematics, educators face substantial challenges adapting their instruction to match the new framework.

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