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States Former Govs. Prod States on Digital Education
The new Digital Learning Council, spearheaded by former Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Wise, hopes to move digital education beyond a "niche role."
Michele McNeil & Christina A. Samuels, August 18, 2010
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College & Workforce Readiness Video Essays Play as Auditions for College
But skeptics of the new admissions approach worry it could overshadow academic achievements.
Ian Quillen, June 14, 2010
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School Climate & Safety Tech-Savvy Students Hack Into School Computers
Schools work to prevent teen hackers from creating cyber mischief, such as logging on as teachers and changing students' grades.
Katie Ash, June 14, 2010
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Education Funding Districts Employ Creative IT Purchasing Tactics
Chief information officers are using a host of approaches to drive down technology prices and get the best deals for their schools.
Ian Quillen, June 14, 2010
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Oakland Community Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Michael Smith holds his BlackBerry, which he says has become crucial for his job.
Oakland Community Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Michael Smith holds his BlackBerry, which he says has become crucial for his job.
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IT Infrastructure & Management School Leaders Rely on Smartphones
Administrators use the devices to stay in constant contact with employees and parents.
Katie Ash, June 14, 2010
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Teaching Teachers Testing Mobile-Learning Methods
Best practices are emerging as more educators use the devices in their classrooms.
Katie Ash, March 16, 2010
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Education Funding Mobile Learning Costs Add Up
Paying for initiatives that use portable tech tools goes far beyond the initial cost of the devices.
Katie Ash, March 16, 2010
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IT Infrastructure & Management Solving Algebra on Smartphones
A project to use the devices as teaching and learning tools is showing promising results.
Michelle R. Davis, March 16, 2010
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Standards & Accountability Educators Struggle to Design Mobile-Learning Content
Developing meaningful lessons that fit the constraints of small-screen devices is a challenge.
Kathleen Kennedy Manzo, March 16, 2010
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Law & Courts Houston Settles Over E-Rate Corruption Allegations
The school system has agreed to pay $850,000 as part of a civil settlement.
The Associated Press, March 15, 2010
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Classroom Technology Virginia Moves to Embrace Virtual Education
Bills supporting online schools were approved by wide margins in the legislature.
The Associated Press, March 15, 2010
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IT Infrastructure & Management Districts Change Policies to Embrace Twitter, Facebook
Once banned in their classrooms, some school leaders now say social- networking sites can be effective educational tools.
The Associated Press, March 15, 2010
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IT Infrastructure & Management iPhone 'App' for School Designed by W.Va. Teen
A growing number of schools are developing iPhone apps for educational purposes.
McClatchy-Tribune, March 2, 2010
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Law & Courts Webcam Flap Raises Big-Picture Privacy Issues
Experts say a Pennsylvania school district could have put together a less intrusive approach to laptop security.
The Associated Press & McClatchy-Tribune, March 2, 2010
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