Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2004
The past year brought a number of important developments affecting users of school technology. And, while larger issues–such as the ... Read more
Month: December 2004
Company paints new picture for wireless network security
InformationWeek reports that a Silicon Valley company is selling a special paint that it says can be applied to walls ... Read more
$60,000 to support exemplary school-business partnerships
The Council for Corporate & School Partnerships is accepting applications for its 2005 National School and Business Partnerships Awards, which ... Read more
Suburban Philly schools crack down on cell-phone usage
The News-Herald of Perkasie, Pa., reports that local schools are cracking down on students’ use of electronic devices, particularly cell ... Read more
$104 million for early reading instruction
The Early Reading First Program supports local efforts to enhance the oral language, cognitive, and early reading skills of preschool-age ... Read more
Neighboring schools in N.H. take different tech spending routes
The Union Leader of Manchester, N.H. reports that two local schools are working hard to increase their technology integration–but taking ... Read more
$25M for distance learning, telemedicine projects in rural areas
Distance learning and telemedicine grants are specifically designed to provide access to education, training, and health care resources for people ... Read more
$2.25 billion in telecommunications discounts
Nonprofit schools and libraries in the United States have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to apply for Universal Service ... Read more
Experts: Watch for rise in online attacks
School technology directors and network administrators should make sure their anti-virus software is up to date and should take whatever ... Read more
Tacoma leaders making plans for high-tech high school
Seattle’s KING-TV reports that Pierce County, Wash., might be opening a high-tech high school on the University of Washington Tacoma ... Read more