K-12

Read the essentials or go deeper In this special: K-12 schools and districts have unique challenges when it comes to preparing students for their future. For its innovative ways of applying technology to solve problems in teaching and learning while…

Quick take: At DC Public Schools, blended learning has become an integral instructional practice utilized throughout the district to improve student experience.

Blackboard is dedicated to student success by helping students prepare for graduation and beyond.  The education landscape has dramatically changed over the last few decades. That is especially true in the K-12 years. While schools continue to perform the same fundamental functions and goals remain similar across education systems, what used to be considered uncomplicated has…

Vestavia Hills, Ala., United States At Vestavia Hills High School, students wanted to promote school spirit and unity through a mobile app they envisioned, designed to improve communication among peers. Facilitated by high school leaders, the VHHS student life app…

Hicksville, N.Y., United States A virtual school for grades 6-12 based in Hicksville, New York, Obridge Academy attracts many non-traditional students, including those with documented learning disabilities and accommodation needs. Due to its initiative to use technology to reach those who need differentiated instruction and support services in the virtual environment, the institution is among the winners of the…

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” – Peter Drucker Just over 20 years ago, Blackboard set out to solve the most critical challenges of education institutions. Blackboard founders recognized the impact that the Internet could have on…