Alabama expands distance-ed program
The Montgomery Advisor reports that by next spring, approximately 10,000 Alabama students will be participating in classes where they will ... Read more
Month: June 2006
Teens use tech skills to open doors
The Boston Globe reports that thanks to the ingenuity of some students at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, a ... Read more
$790M in grants target ‘high-need’ subjects
To encourage U.S. students to take more challenging courses in high school and to pursue college majors that are in high demand in the new global economy, the…
Microsoft delays launch of Office 2007
ZDNet.com reports that the launch of Microsoft Office 2007 has been delayed again. Microsoft had previously announced a release date ... Read more
SMART Makes Collaboration Solutions More Affordable for Educators
(Calgary, Alberta--July 5)--SMART Technologies Inc. announces a 20 percent price reduction on the Rear Projection SMART Board" 2000i-DVX interactive whiteboard and a nearly 30 percent price reduction on…
Paige: 65-percent rule a ‘dumb’ idea
In an op-ed piece for the New York Times, Rod Paige, the secretary of education from 2001 to 2005, argues ... Read more
Region 6 and 7 Blue Skyways, Clean School Bus USA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals from local and state governments, nonprofit organizations, and local and federally ... Read more
Angels in Action Program
Children who are making a difference in a community, charity or cause are all eligible to be nominated for this ... Read more
Angels in Action Program
Children who are making a difference in a community, charity or cause are all eligible to be nominated for this ... Read more
Targeted Assistance Grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
Under the Reading First program, ED awards Targeted Assistance Grants to State Educational Agencies that demonstrate an increase in student ... Read more