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New concussion-management service targets schools
Sports concussions have captured public attention in recent years, with high-profile NFL players and other professional athletes stepping forward about the long-term effects of sports-related head injuries. Now,…
New Chromebooks could prove attractive for schools
Google Inc. is trying to win more converts to a computer operating system revolving around its popular Chrome web browser with a new wave of lightweight laptops built…
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt seeks to reassure schools amid bankruptcy filing
Education publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking to reassure schools that it’s business as usual after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 28 to wipe out $3.1…
The truth about flipped learning
A flipped classroom is all about watching videos at home and then doing worksheets in class, right? Wrong!…
Some teens aren’t liking Facebook as much as older users
For teens, it has been an essential rite of passage: They turn 13 and join Facebook. But there is evidence to suggest that Facebook might be losing its…
High school salutatorian was banned from returning to U.S. over visa technicality
Elizabeth Olivas, 18, was all set to graduate as salutatorian of her Frankfort, Ind., high school class when she was forced to return to her native Mexico due…
Bill targets improved education for foster children
Federal lawmakers proposed a bill Thursday that would give social workers better access to school records in an effort to improve education for foster children, the Associated Press…
Business leaders: Greater preschool access crucial to state future
Inadequate preschooling is causing Michigan students to fall behind early, making it harder to develop the talented workforce needed for the state to be competitive, business leaders said…
The world’s best new universities
Today, the Times Higher Education magazine released the inaugural Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 list, which ranks the world's 100 best universities that are under the age…
Microsoft Windows 8 release preview available for download
The final test version of Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system is available for download Yahoo! News reports.…
District proposal to track students with radio frequency identification system sparks controversy
If a high schooler in San Antonio skips school for a burger at Bob's Big Boy, Big Brother just may be watching, the Huffington Post reports.…
Engaging Stakeholders with Live Video Streaming
Technology is changing how schools communicate with their stakeholders—and many school leaders have realized that streaming school or district events via live or archived web video can further…
Enhancing campus appeal with next-generation digital displays
Campus appeal. Low TCO. Green design. When it comes to digital displays, can you have it all? Thanks to new and emerging technologies, the answer appears to be “yes.” As…
Helping Students Learn with Reliable Wireless Connectivity
The explosion of mobile devices in schools underscores the need for fast, secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless internet access—enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, while letting school leaders…
Virtualized Computing: Saving Time, Money, and Headaches
Though the economy shows signs of improvement, schools and districts are still faced with budget shortfalls and funding dilemmas. But many school leaders are finding that desktop virtualization…
Empowering Education with Video
Communication has changed, and students and educators are increasingly using video technologies in all aspects of education.…
Creating a Digital Learning Environment
Experts agree that technology can enhance teaching and learning, boosting student engagement and helping teachers instruct in new ways. Digital learning environments are valuable, but teachers need a…
Using 21st Century Tools for College Success
Succeeding in college today can be a daunting challenge for students without the necessary study skills or those with learning disabilities. …
STAR: School Technology Action Report
Stay on top of the key developments affecting education technology. Become a star in your classroom, school, district, college, or university with the STAR series—carefully selected reports composed…
Mobile Learning: Effective Anytime, Anywhere Education
Mobile learning is growing by leaps and bounds, and mobile learning devices are no longer restricted to the classroom. Most students, including young students, own or have access…
Engaging Students with ‘Flipped Learning’
Flipped learning has taken the education world by storm. The newest teaching and learning method—in which students watch videos and learn course content outside of the classroom, and…
Learn how to integrate free tech tools with this award-winning blog
“Free Technology for Teachers,” a website and blog created by educator and Google Certified Teacher Richard Byrne, highlights free resources and lesson plans for teaching with technology.…
New resources help with using Skype in the classroom
Skype, the Microsoft-owned service that lets users connect for voice or video chats free of charge through any internet-enabled device, has teamed up with Penguin Group, New York…
“Mission U.S.”: A revolutionary way to learn history
“Mission U.S.” is a multimedia project that immerses players in U.S. history content through free, interactive online games. …
