Legislation

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  • FTC sets new rules for online endorsements
    Tue, Oct 06, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    In a move with important implications for school technology buyers and decision makers, the Federal Trade Commission on Oct. 5 took steps to make product information and online reviews more accurate for consumers, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that testimonials reflect typical results. Key words: FTC, product information, review online, federal regulation, education technology [ Read More ]

  • Lawmakers seek ways to stop cyber bullying
    Fri, Oct 02, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    Members of the U.S. House of Representatives struggled during a Sept. 30 hearing with how to stop the online bullying of children without violating free-speech rights. Key words: cyber bullying, freedom of speech, megan meier, education technology, house hearing [ Read More ]

  • Advocates warn of voting-machine 'monopoly'
    Thu, Oct 01, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy , State Policy , Antitrust settlements
    Some educators and activists say the recent consolidation of electronic voting machine ownership in the United States creates a potentially dangerous monopoly, and without greater accountability to voters, they worry that education-related elections that usually have low turnout could be especially affected. Key words: voting machine, Diebold, ballots, education technology, antitrust law [ Read More ]

  • Congress weighs online privacy changes
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy , Safety & security
    The rise in online social networking, coupled with the evolution of advanced data-tracking techniques, has created a goldmine for internet marketers who now can target their advertising in highly sophisticated ways to individual web users. High school and college students are especially vulnerable, experts say, and that has many privacy advocates concerned. Now they're enlisting the help of Congress to set reasonable limits. Key words: educational technology, social networking, Rick Boucher, internet privacy [ Read More ]

  • Florida college students get free online books
    Mon, Sep 28, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  State Policy , Technologies
    The board that oversees Florida's state universities has launched a program that will offer free online textbooks to students; the program makes printed books available as well, for about half the price that students now pay every semester. Key words: online textbooks, college textbooks, Florida schools, education technology, school technology [ Read More ]

  • FCC chairman: 'Open internet' rules are vital
    Tue, Sep 22, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Legislation , Federal Policy
    Wireless carriers shouldn't be allowed to block certain types of internet traffic flowing over their networks, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said Sept. 21 in a speech that predictably got a cool response from the industry, but fell in line with what higher-education IT officials have lobbied for in recent years. Key words: net neutrality, internet access providers, FCC rules, education technology [ Read More ]

  • Obama cautions kids on what they put online
    Wed, Sep 09, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Sept. 8 challenged the nation's students to take pride in their education -- and stick with it even if they don't like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home. And in a discussion with students before giving his speech, the president also cautioned students to be careful about what they post on social-networking sites such as Facebook. Key words: Barack Obama, Obama's address, social-networking sites, educational technology [ Read More ]

  • Obama's speech to students sparks controversy
    Fri, Sep 04, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy , Multimedia
    A plan by President Barack Obama to address students nationwide via the internet Sept. 8 has energized opposition, with some districts refusing to allow students to view the speech. Others, however, say they welcome the opportunity to let students hear from the president directly, and they don't see what all the fuss is about. Key words: Barack Obama, Arne Duncan, Obama's address, educational technology [ Read More ]

  • Google addresses book-search privacy fears
    Fri, Sep 04, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Legislation
    U.S. District Judge Denny Chin has extended the deadline until 10 a.m. EDT on Sept. 8 for protesting or supporting the landmark deal that would let Google Inc. scan millions of copyrighted books so they can be read on computers and other electronic devices. Chin's announcement came as Google agreed to draw up a new privacy policy covering its digital library in response to queries from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Key words: Google book, Google book scanning, Open Book Alliance, Google education, educational technology [ Read More ]

  • Field sees first draft of common standards
    Thu, Jul 30, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    As the idea of common educational standards gains traction across the United States, the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) has released the first draft of its proposed national reading and math standards. Key words: Common standards, Common Core State Standards Initiative, National Governors Association, education, technology [ Read More ]

 

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