Hosts 18 Thought-Provoking Workshops by Renowned Educator-Authors
PHILADELPHIA – March 18, 2010 – President Obama recently called strengthening America’s role as the “world’s engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation” the key to developing our country’s future leaders. This week at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference in Philadelphia, the education, technology and services [...]
March 15, 2010
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ARLINGTON, Va. – Daniel A. Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, today issued the following statement on A Blueprint for Reform, the Obama Administration’s proposal for a new Elementary and Secondary Education Act:
“We are pleased that the Obama Administration has released a blueprint for a new ESEA that [...]
Additions Simplify Management of Testing Process for Candidates, Provide Valuable Information to Teacher Preparation Programs
BOSTON – March 17, 2010 – The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is launching two new online tools to provide educator licensure candidates and educator preparation programs with improved access to test registration and results information on the Massachusetts Tests for [...]
Availability of nanotechnology-focused education positively impacts students’ decision to attend a particular community college or technical institute
SKOKIE, Ill. – March 16, 2010 – NanoProfessor™, a division of NanoInk, Inc. focused on nanotechnology education, is pleased to announce the findings of its nanotechnology education research study, which evaluated the impact nanotechnology-focused curriculum has in influencing students’ [...]
Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Software Tools Named Among the Best in Family-Friendly Products, Services and Media
PORTLAND, Ore. – March 16, 2010 – Inspiration® and Kidspiration® from Inspiration® Software, Inc., both took gold honors in the Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), honoring excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The MCA seal helps families and educators navigate [...]
Online Version of Pearson’s Bestselling High School Biology Program Honored in Best Science Instructional Solution Category
BOSTON – March 16, 2010 – Miller & Levine Biology™ Digital Path from Pearson is a finalist in the 2010 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. The innovative online digital curriculum from the nation’s bestselling high school biology [...]
User-generated video contest puts Internet safety, education, and awareness in the spotlight; grand prize winner gets $10,000 and a chance to be a part of Internet Safety Month.
Cupertino, Calif. – March 16, 2010 – Are you handy with a video camera and have a great Internet safety story to share? Trend Micro wants to hear [...]
• Four screen class sizes from 42- (42 1/16” diagonal) to 60-inch (60 1/16” diagonal) with full 1080p resolution from analog and digital RGB sources and HD video
• Optional input/output interface expansion board along with an optional Signage Controller for maximum flexibility
• Thin bezel design (as slim as 19.5 mm)
• Versions of all screen sizes [...]
Reading Events to be Held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Schools and Communities Across the Country
Boston, MA – March 11, 2010 – Thousands of American’s have shown their ongoing commitment to ending the crisis in early literacy by picking up their cell phones and voting for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record’s official campaign book. [...]
Technology-Based Formative Assessment Will Measure Student Progress, Help Build 21st Century Literacy Skills
BOULDER, Colo. – March 11, 2010 – More than 18,000 South Dakota students will participate in a pilot test of a new state writing assessment this spring. Students in grades 5, 7 and 10 will take the 2010 Dakota Writing Assessment using WriteToLearn™, [...]
