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Former Apple Executive to Lead U.S. Ed-Tech Office

The appointment draws praise from educational technology advocates, some of whom had worried whether the position would be filled. (November 3, 2009, Education Week)

More Schools Opening Door to Technology

An increasing number of schools in Pennsylvania are in the process of supplying all their students with portable computers for use at school and at home. (November 3, 2009, Education Week)

The Gender Factor in Online Learning

Educators are determining how to customize virtual education for boys versus girls.

Budget Cuts Could Unplug Missouri Virtual School

Budget cuts could force the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program to close midway through the academic year, leaving students scrambling to complete their education.

Computers Increase Students' Temptation To Cheat

The link between teenagers' computer abilities and an increase in academic cheating is evident across the nation. (October 30, 2009, Education Week)

School Sued for Punishing Teens Over MySpace Pictures

Some legal experts say that in this digital era, schools must accept that students will engage in some questionable behavior in cyberspace and during off hours. (October 30, 2009, AP)

Calif. Pushes for Transition From Paper to Digital Texts

The potential cost savings of using multimedia books is prompting states to seek out such options for school curricula. (October 14, 2009, Digital Directions)

La. Tech Gets Federal Grant for 'Cyber K-12' Program

Louisiana Tech University is getting $951,000 to help teachers learn how to excite students about cyberspace and science in general. (October 28, 2009, AP)

Netbooks Challenge Laptops for 1-to-1 Supremacy

Schools with 1-to-1 computing programs weigh the cost savings of netbooks versus the digital power of laptops. (October 14, 2009, Digital Directions)

Pre-K Lessons Linked to TV Produce Gains in Literacy, Study Says

Low-income preschoolers taught with video and games from educational programs made progress in early literacy skills, a study has found. (October 14, 2009, Education Week)

Mobile Tech Pushing Wireless Expansion Plans

The introduction of a faster and more reliable wireless standard is also prompting schools to put expansion high on the priority list. (October 8, 2009, Digital Directions)

The World's Largest English Department

A Ning group for English teachers reveals the potential of online social networking to break the culture of professional isolation.

Technology Links Students To Scientific Fieldwork

Schools are increasingly using blogs, e-mail, and other online tools to bring scientific research within students' reach. (September 28, 2009, Education Week)