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ISTE 2017 Coverage
Survey: 87 Percent of E-rate Applicants Say Funding Vital to Connectivity Goals
Nearly nine in 10 (87 percent) of E-rate applicants say E-rate funds are vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to the initial findings of Funds For Learning's seventh-annual survey.
06/27/17
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Viewpoint
Making the Commitment to Student Data Privacy
Now, more than ever, every school system must be poised to adequately address questions regarding student data privacy to build a lasting trust with the parents. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) works with school systems to help them understand the maturity level of their privacy and security programs and identify the gaps for growth.
06/22/17
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STEM and STEAM
Research: Boys Say They're More Likely to Pursue STEM Careers Than Girls
Teenage boys say they are more likely to pursue STEM careers than girls, according to research recently published by nonprofit Junior Achievement and professional services firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young). More than one-third (36 percent) of boys surveyed said they would pursue STEM careers in the future, versus only 11 percent of girls.
06/20/17
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STEM and STEAM
Project Scientist Partners with Concordia University to Offer Summer STEM Academy for Girls
Project Scientist is partnering with Concordia University Irvine (CUI) to offer a STEM summer academy for girls between the ages of 4 and 12. Project Scientist Summer Academy will start June 26 in Irvine and will be a five-week day camp.
06/16/17
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STEM and VR
MEL Science Launches Virtual Reality Chemistry Lessons
MEL Science, based in London, has launched a series of virtual reality (VR) chemistry lessons for K–12. The 3-year-old company this week released a MEL Chemistry VR app, featuring a virtual chemistry lab, for free on Google Daydream.
06/15/17
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