More Students—But Few Girls, Minorities—Took AP Computer Science Exams - Education Week

While the numbers of students taking Advanced Placement computer science exams skyrocketed in 2014, participation for many groups of students remained low, an Education Week analysis shows.



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Millions of Student Records Sold in Bankruptcy Case - Education Week

The sale of ConnectEDU Inc. this year played out on a public stage, and raised concerns among school leaders and privacy experts about how its considerable trove of student data would be used.



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Science Education - Education Week

About 60 percent of job openings require basic science, technology, engineering, and math literacy, and 42 percent require advanced STEM skills, according to a new survey of 126 chief executive officers.



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1-to-1 Technology Can Benefit Instruction for Kindergartners

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FBI Seizes District Records for L.A.'s iPad Purchase - Education Week

FBI agents have seized records related to the Los Angeles district's massive purchase of digital devices, in the latest and most dramatic sign of trouble sweeping over the technology project.



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FCC Chairman Urges Boost in Funding for E-Rate - Education Week

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has proposed a major increase in the amount of money flowing to the E-rate program.



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Digital Education - Education Week

Contrary to conventional wisdom, teachers use technology more frequently than their students, according to a recent study.



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Big Districts Pressure Publishers on Digital-Content Delivery - Education Week

As a condition of doing business, the districts are demanding a universal technical format they believe can help educators manage digital content and personalize instruction.



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