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Deep-sea images reveal colorful life on ocean’s floor »

Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off northern Indonesia were wowed last month by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor--including plate-sized sea spiders and flower-like sponges that appear to be carnivorous....

September 1 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »

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New Site Tracks Billions in Stimulus Spending on Education

New Site Tracks Billions in Stimulus Spending on Education »

EdMoney.org, a project of the Education Writers Association with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, lets users track spending on K-12 education from the federal economic stimulus law in states and school districts...

August 25 2010 / Read More »


New white paper gives steps to prevent cyber bullying

New white paper gives steps to prevent cyber bullying »

Cyber bullying can take many forms--sending hurtful text messages and pictures, posting cruel comments online, or creating fake Facebook or MySpace pages to impersonate other kids, for example--and it can have a devastating effect, especially...

August 18 2010 / Read More »


New web site makes education data easier to find–and use

New web site makes education data easier to find–and use »

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has launched a new interactive web site aimed at making accurate and timely education data available in a single place, for easy sorting and comparison. A key element of...

August 11 2010 / Read More »

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Educator Resource Centers

Surviving the school budget crisis »

Although the economy has begun to rebound, school leaders say they're still facing serious budget shortfalls for the 2010-11 academic year that threaten their...

Jul 18 2010 / Read More »

Interactive Learning in the Connected Classroom »

Research has shown that technology can, indeed, help improve teaching and learning when used wisely-and companies have responded in kind, creating hardware, software, and...

Jul 15 2010 / Read More »

Flexible 21st-century classroom environments »

As you’re all too aware, deploying technology in the classroom isn’t easy. There are all kinds of logistical challenges to overcome to ensure that...

Jun 29 2010 / Read More »

Communication and Collaboration for More Effective School Management »

The ability to work together on group projects is seen as an increasingly important skill for the 21st-century workplace, and a growing number of...

Apr 30 2010 / Read More »

Expert Blog: Security Insights »

Now more than ever, top-notch physical and network security in schools is essential to student and staff well-being. A vigilant and proactive approach to...

Apr 29 2010 / Read More »

Online Learning: One Pathway to Success »

A growing number of K-12 school systems are discovering the power of online learning to transform education as we know it, opening up nearly...

Apr 9 2010 / Read More »

Solving the STEM Education Crisis »

As the workplace changes and becomes increasingly global, today's students must be educated with a 21st-century mindset. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills...

Dec 13 2009 / Read More »

Securing Student Laptops for Safe Learning »

Technology is an essential part of a 21st-century education for both teachers and students, and district 1-to-1 computing initiatives and laptop lending programs are...

Dec 13 2009 / Read More »