There are no silver bullets in education reform. No one solution will help lift schools in America out of the 20th Century, harness the power of technology, erase the achievement gap and ensure that a quality education can be attained by every single child. Like in so many parts of life and politics, meaningful change…
Infographic: How to Implement Blended Learning 2.0
The Guide and infographic below walk school leaders through a four-part process for blended learning implementation that begins with creating conditions for success and planning before moving into implementation and continuous improvement.
25 Sep 2013
Coalition Calls for E-Rate Reform
By Nathan Martin September 16, 2013 It is time for E-rate to be reformed and modernized. Today, Digital Learning Now! joins the Council for Chief State School Officers, the Alliance for Excellent Education, iNACOL, Chiefs for Change, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Knowledge Alliance in submitting comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in…
16 Sep 2013
Funding Learning for the Future
By Nathan Martin September 11, 2013 Sensible and targeted funding fuels long-lasting growth and a modernized E-rate can help fund true growth for promising education models. Even before the FCC issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update and modernize the E-rate program, DLN called for these changes. When President Obama announced his ConnectED initiative,…
11 Sep 2013
A Tutor For Every Student
By Nathan Martin August 23, 2013 Posts and stories featured at Digital Learning Now! try to highlight how schools in the U.S. are using technology successfully. The future of a customized education experience for every student is no longer a fringe movement or some Big Idea waiting to come to fruition. Digital Learning is mainstream…
3 Sep 2013
In Plain English: WI AB 40
Summary AB 40 (Open States or Wisconsin Legislature) establishes the two-year state budget, investing an additional $380 million in new state dollars will be invested in public education, expanding course access options in the state, offering new digital resources for students, parents and teachers as well as protecting digital learning from over-regulation. Legislative Analysis Since…
30 Aug 2013
In Plain English: VT SB 130
Summary SB130 (Vermont Legislature or Open States) establishes statewide dual enrollment and early college programs. Thes bill amends the state’s high school completion program by allowing students to pursue pathways to graduation that include applied or work-based learning opportunities, including internships. It also calls for career exploration to no later than seventh grade for all…
29 Aug 2013
In Plain English: TX SB 1365
Companion Bill: HB 3228 by Representative Ratliff Summary Senate Bill 1365 (Open States or Texas Legislature) advances competency based learning by allowing students in grades 6-12 to earn credit for courses after successfully passing exams selected by the school district board of trustees. Legislative Analysis Examinations The bill requires each district to select four examinations…
28 Aug 2013