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SETDA names new executive director
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Association News
On Nov. 16, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) will have a new leader: Long-time ed-tech industry executive Douglas Levin will take the reins from current SETDA Executive Director Mary Ann Wolf--and with challenges ranging from state funding shortages to the formation of a new national broadband plan, he'll have his work cut out for him. Key words: education policies, education funding, state education, SETDA, Doug Levin, education technology [ Read More ]

Wanted: More IT workers
Wed, Aug 01, 2007 Primary Topic Channel: Association News
Employers across the nation are finding it increasingly difficult to fill information technology (IT) positions, mainly because of a shortage of qualified entry-level and advanced employees, according to industry experts. [ Read More ]

New NGA boss pushes school, tech reforms
Thu, Aug 10, 2006 Primary Topic Channel: Association News
The new head of the National Governors Association, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, has made school reform the centerpiece of her year-long leadership tenure. Calling the governors of all 50 states to action, Napolitano has proposed a plan--called "Innovation America"--to boost the competitiveness of American students, particularly in the areas of math and science. [ Read More ]

Stating the case for SIF
Mon, Jun 26, 2006 Primary Topic Channel: Association News
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SETDA names new executive director
Fri, Mar 17, 2006 Primary Topic Channel: School Administration , Association News
Following the resignation of former Executive Director Melinda George last week, the State Educational Technology Directors Association has named former Deputy Executive Director Mary Ann Wolf to the lead the advocacy group--which represents the interests of state ed-tech directors in all 50 states--into the future. In an interview with eSchool News, Wolf talked about the change and said SETDA will continue to support the efforts of ed-tech advocates at the federal, state, and local levels. [ Read More ]

Report highlights exemplary data use
Wed, Mar 16, 2005 Primary Topic Channel: School Administration , Data management , Association News
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