FBI wants to see Dallas district’s tech contracts
The Dallas Morning News reports that the FBI has ordered the Dallas Independent School District to turn over numerous technology ... Read more
Month: August 2005
Science teaching at issue as schools sue UC
InsideHigherEd.com reports that the University of California system is being sued by a group of Christian schools who claim the ... Read more
Visit ‘Packetville’ to foster an appreciation for science and technology
Cisco Systems has unveiled an online village for students ages 8 to 14, called Packetville, that uses interactive video games ... Read more
District shows politician how big grant helped
The Morning News of Florence, S.C., reports on a visit by Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) to the rural Marion County ... Read more
Tech helps special-needs kids pass key tests
Whether, how, and how much educators should deploy technology to help special-needs students on high-stakes tests are complex issues in the era of the No Child Left Behind…
Online survey helps Tenn. district plan school
The Daily Times of Maryville, Tenn., reports that the Blount County school system is soliciting opinions from up to 5,000 ... Read more
Tech push evident in two Seattle area schools
The Seattle Times reports on two suburban Seattle districts that have brought a dramatic amount of new technology into theirs ... Read more
Henrico IT staff set for transition to Windows
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on how Henrico County is adjusting to having Windows-based PCs instead of Apple iBooks in its ... Read more
‘Kutztown 13’ hackers quietly offered deal
The case against the “Kutztown 13”–a group of Pennsylvania high school students charged with felonies for tinkering with their school-issued ... Read more
Indiana parents thrilled to access student data
The Indianapolis Star reports on how many Indiana districts are making student information available to parents online for the first ... Read more