Khan Academy Receives Financial Support to Focus on Common Core published on
The Helmsley Charitable Trust will provide $2.2 million to Khan Academy, known for providing online instructional videos, to develop content and tools to meet the common core math standards....
New 'MOOC' Teacher PD Project Enlists Prominent Museums published on
Coursera is partnering with museums, not just teacher colleges, in a new effort to provide teacher professional development through "massively open online courses." ...
Common-Core Testing Consortium Hires Tech Director published on
Brandt Redd, formerly of the Gates foundation, has been named chief technology officer at the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium....
Florida Poised to Expand Online Providers published on
A Florida measure awaiting Gov. Rick Scott's signature would open the door to more online providers, including MOOCs. ...