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STELive23 was back in full swing in Philadelphia this year with hundreds of sessions and exhibitors enjoying the learning and networking--despite the rainy weather. The exhibit hall was energetic and [...]

Technology's dizzying rate of evolution is a challenge for education, which often has struggled to keep pace. But it's critical for educators to embrace technology and create opportunities for their [...]

As schools get ready for the 2022-23 school year, Tech & Learning's Awards of Excellence program, 'The Best Tools for Back to School' is designed to help our readers find [...]

Tech & Learning's Best of Show Awards at ISTELive 22 celebrate the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world. Tech & Learning's [...]

As school districts around the country continue to struggle with teacher shortages, an increasing number of education leaders are developing their future educators from within their own classrooms. Such a [...]

During the recent Tech & Learning Northeast Regional Leadership Summit at the stunning STEM Center of Kean University in New Jersey, educators came together in a relaxed, face-to-face setting to [...]

Expeditions in Education channels the vast resources of the U.S. National Park system into real-world STEM learning. The nonprofit was founded by former longtime STEM educator Dacia Jones and her [...]

Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson, who stars as Janine Teagues, a second grade teacher at the fictional Abbott Elementary School in Philadelphia. Since [...]

Before going fully into 2024, we wanted to take a brief look back at the year that was in regard to AI in education as well as share a few [...]

Just like making annual resolutions, we cast our vision ahead at this time of year to ponder what may come our way over the next 12 months. And in the [...]

In the run-up to ISTELive 2022, Tech & Learning's recent Regional Leadership Summit was an opportunity for district leaders to come together in an intimate, relaxed, face-to-face setting on the [...]

Districts have quickly shifted to virtual learning environments, but these spaces are anything but 'normal.' The question becomes: how do we take the positive lessons learned from this shift to [...]

Companies that create a diverse IT staff see greater profitability and creativity as well as stronger governance and better problem-solving abilities, thanks to the variety in perspectives, thought processes, and [...]

As students head back to school, fostering the new connections to families forged during the pandemic continues to be a priority for all school districts. 'The big question that we're [...]

Esports provides a perfect opportunity for students to build community and friendships, play, and learn in a hybrid model or even completely virtually. Community, at its core, is focused on [...]

As Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan, Alena Zachery-Ross has focused on wellbeing through a variety of efforts, including providing trauma resilience training, hosting regular wellbeing events for staff [...]

Following the multiple hurricanes that struck the Gulf Coast this past September, several higher ed institutions used unmanned aerial vehicles or systems--or drones--to assess damage on campuses and beyond. In [...]

Ensuring all students have equal access to educational technology--both in the classroom and at home--often requires innovation. Educators can find cost-effective solutions in new technologies such as open-educational resources and [...]

Every school needs a reliable water supply--no matter the climate--yet it is often the most overlooked aspect of facilities management. It flows throughout the campus, from sinks and toilets to [...]

Trends in campus chapels mirror those of places of worship in general: New and renovated spaces are becoming more tech-enabled and multifunctional, with added emphasis on creating a gathering place [...]

In the latest round of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) exam, given to more than 500,000 15-year-olds in 72 nations, students in the U.S. once again scored in [...]

ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES For educators, one of the best things about creating a district, school, or classroom website is being able to easily and efficiently communicate critical information with students and [...]

Faced with tight budgets and the expanding use of electricity-hungry technology, districts are turning to energy efficiency solutions that don't sacrifice learning power. 'Academic achievement is always foremost in everyone's [...]

From 2007 to 2016, higher ed campuses grew by more than 10 percent in building space, outpacing the 8 percent growth in enrollment during the same period, according to the [...]

At the Internet of Things Village of the DEF CON security conference in 2016, hacking contests revealed nearly 50 vulnerabilities in 23 devices from 21 manufacturers. Security flaws were exposed [...]

Career technical education (CTE) is currently receiving increased attention as it is expected to play a key role in the recovery from the pandemic. New skills, approaches, and funding introduced [...]

This year, District Administrations Readers' Choice Top 100 Products features selections from more than 1,500 nominations that range from cutting-edge student information systems and cloud-based security to innovative gamification software [...]

After years of working with multiple food service vendors and local restaurants, administrators at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh decided in January 2016 to bring fast-casual bakery chain Au Bon [...]

Simplification and integration are the main focus for student information systems (SIS). SIS users are looking for a single sign-on that gives them access to all information they are seeking [...]

Colleges now enhance game-day experiences with more luxury suites and better wireless connectivity in an effort to lure fans away from the comforts of home and to the stadium. In [...]

Students will likely choose healthier meals if provided with more comfortable places to eat. Modern lighting and food-court style designs can draw students to dining areas while school gardens can [...]

Districts are learning to do more with less. It's a common theme explored in this round of District Administration's triannual Districts of Distinction program. Educators constantly face new challenges that [...]

Fast, dynamic and flexible, digital signage allows institutions to share key information regarding campus activities and to broadcast instructions in emergencies. With displays typically placed in busy areas--such as student [...]

Working on a campus near the coast with sunny, 70-degree weather year-round is an appealing prospect to many people. It's also why real estate in Southern California is among the [...]

Q: Campus testing centers: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A. vary in size and resources from institution to institution B. administer national standardized assessments, professional certification exams, and makeup and placement tests C. [...]

Solar power can provide a ray of sunshine for districts looking to control energy expenses. A sustainable and clean power source, solar involves very few moving parts and requires little [...]

Operations at Oxford School District in Mississippi came to a halt on February 7, 2016, when a ran-somware attack shut down the districts computer network. Hackers infected 80 computers with [...]

With a high at-risk population, education leaders at Gila River Indian Community have implemented a long-term approach to remote learning education despite pandemic uncertainty When the pandemic hit last February, [...]

With COVID-19 showing no signs of slowing down, it is likely that few schools if any will get through the next school year without some form of remote learning. The [...]

With remote learning continuing to be in effect for many schools, teaching a hands-on subject such as science is a challenge for educators. Not being able to allow students to [...]

When it comes to diversity, 'It's more than just hashtags,' said Adam Phyall III, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System in Covington, Georgia. 'When you [...]

As teaching has evolved with the increase of educational technology, so has the classroom space itself. Many schools are creating more comfortable, coffee shop-like collaborative environments with a new breed [...]

Although traditional projectors remain popular, many school districts now opt for ultra short-throw, interactive devices--all-in-one solutions that replace the costs and technological support once needed for whiteboards, flat screen monitors [...]

Staff in the IT department at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg used to say 'no' a lot. Meeting the computer needs of 6,000 students--many who work full-time [...]

Integration and simplification top wish lists when it comes to website management tools. Administrators want tools to connect easily and effectively with parents and students as the variety of programs, [...]

Xenia Community Schools in Ohio faced a crisis in 2012 that forced administrators to slash $10 million from its annual budget. 'One of the things we looked at was how [...]

With students isolated during remote learning, the focus on their mental well-being and social-emotional learning has never been more critical. To help support that, best practices, advice, and resources to [...]

When school planners look to restructure learning spaces, they often first turn to the web to find inspiration and research whether they should renovate an existing space or build a [...]

Five years ago, Windsor Locks Public Schools in northern Connecticut was designated an Alliance District, meaning it was one of the 30 lowest-performing academic districts in the state and needed [...]

'Lights, device, action!' This is what's going on at New Rochelle High School, about 20 miles north of New York City, where students use smartphones and tablets to create short [...]