K-12

EDUCAUSE Library Items for K-12

The Costs of Online Learning

January 1, 2012

It’s impossible to put a single price tag on “online learning” because, like cars, colleges, and cottages, it comes in widely varying levels of quality and efficiency. Instead, this paper…

Implementing Online Learning Labs in Schools and Districts: Lessons From Miami-Dade’s First Year

November 1, 2011

A s online learning programs become prevalent in U.S. schools, school and district leaders, teachers, and policy makers are looking for the best ways to use technology to enhance learning. T…

Going Exponential – Growing the Charter Sector’s Best

January 1, 2011

The supply of seats in the nation’s best charter schools is not growing rapidly enough to serve the millions of low-income children who need better schools.  Based on lessons from the fastes…

Encouraging Social Innovation through Capital: Using Technology to Address Barriers

November 1, 2011

This report, co-authored by Bryan Hassel for Bellwether Education Partners, examines how technology can optimize the flow of investment capital to drive innovation in public education. As descr…

Horizon Report: 2011 K-12 Edition

January 1, 2012

The NMC Horizon Report series is the most visible outcome of the NMC Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely t…

Unleashing the Potential of Technology in Education

August 1, 2012

The long-promised technology revolution in education is now possible—but hardly inevitable. Educators and policymakers must act today to unleash the potential of technology to improve instruc…

Matchbook Learning

November 28, 2012

This middle school model operated by Matchbook Learning Solutions puts teachers at the center . Matchbook believes that teacher quality, when combined with innovations in technology and a focu…

Breakthrough Models for College Readiness: An Introduction to Next Generation Blended Schools

November 28, 2012

This compilation of Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) grantee profiles illustrates the innovative approaches of 20 new blended learning school models awarded grants under NGLC's…

Horry County Public Schools: Whittemore Park Middle School

November 28, 2012

One observer of the model for this Horry County, SC district school commented, “They are really creating a new middle school model rather than shuffling the chairs in a turnaround.” The new s…

University of Southern California: USC Hybrid High

November 28, 2012

USC Hybrid High’s model includes a focus on content mastery, 21st-century skills, civic responsibility, and personal growth and resiliency . Flexible scheduling, personalized supports, proje…