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Microsoft pledge could cut tech costs for schools
Conversion to open software programs for creating spreadsheets, documents, and other standard office files could become more commonplace in school districts, if a May 22 pledge by software giant Microsoft…
Schools’ cyber security needs improvement
School districts are improving their physical security, but they might be neglecting the security of their computer infrastructure, if the results of an annual survey are any indication. …
Scientists release educational computer game
Aiming to make learning science fun and engaging for students, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has introduced a free educational computer game called "Immune Attack." …
Municipal broadband projects under attack
In an effort to expand access to high-speed internet service for residents in their communities, many municipalities are building their own broadband networks. But they face growing opposition from the…
Laptop-for-kids project to resume donations
If you missed the opportunity to buy a low-cost mobile computer from the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative late last year, you'll have another chance: OLPC plans to resume…
High court upholds part of anti-child porn law
The United States Supreme Court on May 19 upheld criminal penalties for promoting child pornography, brushing aside concerns that the law could apply to mainstream movies that depict adolescent sex,…
Study probes RFID use in schools
Computer-science researchers at the University of Washington (UW) are tracking students and faculty in an experiment they hope will show the benefits and drawbacks of using radio frequency identification (RFID)…
Domenech plans to revitalize AASA
Inclusion, advocacy, and increased relevance reportedly are high on the agenda of Daniel A. Domenech, the former superintendent of Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), who takes over as executive…
Low-cost XO laptop now runs Windows
The One Laptop Per Child initiative is about to find out whether Microsoft Corp., a rival that the nonprofit group once derided, is the solution to its problems in spreading…
Woman indicted in MySpace suicide case
In a case that sends a strong message about the possible consequences of cyber bullying, a federal grand jury on May 15 indicted a Missouri woman for her alleged role…