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GIS technology aids school planning
Before administrators for the 8,300-student Fayetteville Public School District in Arkansas decided where to build their new K-7 school, they set out to find the perfect location--one that would benefit…
Royalty-free video: Geography
Discovery Education is offering its unitedstreaming video-on-demand service subscribers access to more than 1,000 video clips that have been copyright-cleared by their producers for editing or reproduction by teachers and…
Tech-savvy schools reclaim millions
When officials at the San Diego City Schools decided to convert the district's special-education system to a new computerized tracking database, it marked the beginning of the end to a…
CoSN conference highlights assistive technologies
The lack of communication and coordinated planning among school technology leaders, special-needs administrators, and classroom teachers in most school systems today is a serious impediment to providing a high-quality education…
Studies validate laptop programs in U.S., Canada
Two recent studies of schoolwide one-to-one computing initiatives--one in the United States and one in Canada--suggest that using laptops in the classroom can help improve students' writing skills…
Fulfilling the promise of ed tech: Laptops spur learning
As schools across America work to lift student achievement, the effect of technology in the classroom remains the subject of heated debate. Our experience in Henrico County, Va., sheds light…
Spotlight on Presentation Tools
From digital video and data projectors to interactive whiteboards, educators today face a daunting array of presentation tools. In this Special Feature, eSN illuminates the key features and new innovations…
Schools use software to track special education services
Hoping to improve special-education services for some 18,000 students, the Detroit Public Schools are turning to technology to manage the mountains of paperwork associated with federal and state requirements. District…
Technology: Charlotte-Mecklenburg uses technology to match schools with donors
Matching potential business partners with schools that need their help has always been a challenge for large school systems. Businesses want to contribute and schools need assistance, but plugging the…
National Geographic hosts fun-filled explorations
The National Geographic site is an incredibly extensive and well-thought out site for kids and educators alike. …