Big Apple’s schools turn to private sector for tutoring programs
The New York Times reports that the New York City Department of Education is turning some after-school tutoring programs over ... Read more
Month: September 2004
‘Innovations in Education’ spotlights eight successful charter schools
Eight of the nation’s highest-achieving charter schools are featured in the U.S. Department of Education’s new booklet “Innovations in Education: ... Read more
Major funding surplus a boon to Alabama technology initiative
The Birmingham News reports that the Alabama Board of Education is working on a new budget that will bring in ... Read more
Controversial site invites students to rate their teachers
The Christian Science Monitor reports on a web site called RateMyTeachers.com, where students anonymously review teachers from across the country. ... Read more
AOL joins forces with Dell to enhance TechKnow program
cNet’s News.com reports that America Online and Dell are working together to expand the Dell TechKnow program, giving free internet ... Read more
ScheduleFinder program a hit with large Texas districts
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that several large Texas districts are now using TruSmart’s ScheduleFinder program to keep tabs on ... Read more
School backs down in wireless flap
Administrators at the University of Texas at Dallas are drafting a new plan to combat widespread interference across the school’s ... Read more
Adobe looks to end JPEG’s reign in world of digital photography
An Associated Press story, carried on Yahoo!, reports that Adobe systems will unveil a new digital photo format in a ... Read more
NEA helping turn NCLB-bashing into trendy party game
The Los Angeles Times reports on a new trend that is sweeping local communities, thanks to the National Education Association. ... Read more
Atlanta schools admit mistakes were made in its eRate program
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that officials from Atlanta Public Schools are now admitting they made mistakes in their handling of ... Read more
