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Bond issues, board elections are ripe for online balloting
The nation’s first-ever binding election that included online voting went so well in the Arizona Democratic primary in February that some school leaders now are talking about moving…
Democrats float $5K bonus for IT-certified teachers
Congressional Democrats, under one new initiative, would use $5,000 cash bonuses to entice teachers to become certified in information technology (IT). Under another initiative, Democrats would double the…
“Oceanography” distills ocean environments down to their basics
http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean This site is a wonderful resource for the geology or biology teacher who wants to teach kids about the many components of the living oceans. The Office of…
Explore the secrets behind “Mystic Places”
http://exn.ca/mysticplaces This fun social studies site allows kids to explore the mysteries of three of the most mysterious and enigmatic places on earth—Stonehenge, Easter Island, and the Peruvian Nazca…
Dole distributes an abundance of information on nutrition
http://www.dole5aday.com/menu/nutrition/menu.htm This site is an excellent resource for science or health teachers who want to impart the necessity of nutritious, well-balanced diets to their students. The “Dole 5-a-Day” site…
PBS asks kids to read “Between the Lions”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/lions/ This site is designed to accompany and expand upon the new PBS television show “Between the Lions,” and it’s a great tool for teachers of 4- to 9-year-olds…
“Star*Tip” broadcasts the facts about digital TV
http://www.startip.org Star*Tip is designed to provide educators, public television workers, and policymakers with the tools they need to make informed decisions about the digital future. The site is geared…
Build technology funding with help from “FundingFactory.com”
http://www.fundingfactory.com FundingFactory.com is a new school fundraising web site that provides information about high-value fundraising programs to help increase student access to technology. One program involves collecting and recycling…
“Connect for Kids” helps link kids to their communities
http://www.connectforkids.com The Connect for Kids web site is a virtual encyclopedia of information for adults who want to make their communities better places for kids. Browse through 101 tips…
“Digital Bridges” spans the knowledge gap surrounding videoconferencing
http://www.netc.org/digitalbridges This web site from the Northwest Education Technology Consortium provides K-12 teachers with the information they need to use videoconferencing technology for instruction, communication, collaboration, and professional development.…