A student works on math problems in Keith Marquez's summer school geometry class at McAllum High School in Austin, Texas, Jul. 31, 2013.
A student works on math problems in Keith Marquez's summer school geometry class at McAllum High School in Austin, Texas, Jul. 31, 2013. Gabriel Cristรณver Pรฉrez

Much like the latest cellphone models, classroom technology seems to develop overnight. This article highlights eight tools and platforms that may be of interest to teachers and education leaders in the coming year. Picks include a digital reading platform that adapts to become more challenging as students makes their way through the material, a learning management system customized for computer science lessons and a data analytics company that offers districts a myriad of customized metrics, including a dropout prediction and prevention tool. (Ed Drive)ย 

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Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features...