Michael Sharnoff is Associate Editor, Online & Social Media for eSchool News and eCampus News. Michael completed a PhD in Middle East Studies from King's College, London, and his dissertation examines Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's perceptions and responses to peace. Michael has congressional experience on Capitol Hill; worked at influential policy centers in Washington; lectured for the military and has written extensively on the Middle East.
From April 23-25, more than 100 hundred ed-tech startups from two dozen countries will compete in Amsterdam for $35,000. Sanoma, a Finnish media company, is hosting the contest…
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2013 has been a great year for eSchool News. Our editorial team and guest contributors have produced the very best coverage in technology innovation in education. While covering…
On December 3, eSchool News hosted an engaging webinar featuring Kristin Kahlich, a Google Education team member and Joel Handler, director of technology for the Hillsborough School Township…
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