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October 10, 2008
Their plans for using technology to improve schools differ on specifics, but Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain have each taken the position that educational improvement efforts should be firmly supported using technology.
Updated: October 7, 2008
Has digital overload made today’s generation of students stupid or smart? Two experts debate this question in their respective new books.
September 26, 2008
Second grade is not too soon to start preparing for a career in computer engineering is the message behind Lego's new robotics program that teaches children problem-solving skills.