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Taking the next step with open source
By now everyone knows that open-source software can be a cheaper alternative to proprietary software, though there are costs associated with hosting and support. So, how can you tell if…
The VHS Collaborative Appoints Jeffrey A. Elliott as New Chief Executive Officer
Sixteen year education veteran and former Advanced Academics CEO, Jeffrey A. Elliott, has been appointed CEO of The VHS Collaborative. September 18, 2012, Maynard, MA– The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit…
State boards of education weigh in on ed-tech policy
In a new set of recommendations aimed at advising state leaders on ed-tech integration, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) discusses how states are integral in meeting…
State leaders: Here’s how we’re going digital
There’s been much recent talk about schools going all-digital--from Arne Duncan’s call to action to the backlash from educators--but implementing digital resources is no easy task. During a recent stakeholder…
Wireless experts: Time to move beyond the device
By 2016, 85 percent of all broadband service will be mobile instead of fixed broadband. Last year, there were more smart phones (472 million) than PCs (353 million). These were…
New Acer T2 Series Displays Designed to Maximize Touch Benefits of Windows 8
SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – October 15, 2012) – Acer America today is bringing its Acer T2 Series touch displays to customers in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring a premium blend…
Readers: Digital textbook implementation just a dream
According to readers, though digital textbooks sound good in theory, not all students would have access to these materials from home as well as school. Also, many schools just don’t…
SETDA urges shift to digital instruction
Everyone remembers lugging a 20-pound textbook. But should today’s students still have to consult hefty—and often outdated—printed texts? And should states and districts still pay for resources that few students…
Student creativity celebrated internationally on Sept. 15
In today’s AYP-focused school culture, it might be hard to see students as more than just data sets and test scores. In an effort to remind educators, students, and the…
School lunches get a 21st-century makeover
With new limits on calories, sodium, and saturated fats, as well as increases in minimums for fruits and vegetables, schools are revisiting their nutrition management. Thankfully, there are software programs,…