Association News

  • 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 ]

  • 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 ]

 

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