Officials: Craigslist doesn’t protect kids
An undercover investigation shows Craigslist is not protecting children from online predators, reports the Detroit News.
Month: February 2009
Utah to buy educational technology with stimulus funding
Utah will use some of its federal stimulus money to pay for high-tech teaching software and new computer labs in the state's poorest schools as part of an…
TCEA 2009 aims to accelerate change
At the Texas Computer Education Association's 29th annual conference earlier this month, educators heard an impassioned plea to open their students' eyes to the world around them--and were…
Colleges see donations decline
The legions of fundraisers colleges hired during the boom years have a new mission for these tough economic times: Go easy on the hard sell. Talk about financial…
Fed FY2010 budget outline emphasizes ed
Education--and especially higher education for all students--is a critical area of focus in President Obama's proposed budget for next year, which he outlined for Congress in a 146-page…
Fired superintendent used school eMail account to solicit sex
The Glynn County, Ga., school superintendent, who was fired last week, had used his school system BlackBerry and eMail address to seek sex from people posting classified ads…
OLPC to focus on large-scale deployments of XO laptops
Nonprofit organization One Laptop Per Child is shying away from small deployments of XO laptops to focus on large-scale deployments as it restructures to cope with the recession,…
Some colleges offering three-year degrees
The idea of offering a traditional bachelor's degree in three years instead of four has never really caught on, at least in the United States, but it might…
Student puts IT expertise to work for schools
A process that once took hours now takes minutes for a few dozen schools, thanks to the computer talents of Utah State University junior Joseph Irvine. Key words:…
CoSN conference to focus on innovation in a collaborative world
With a focus on leadership, policy, and innovation in a collaborative world, the Consortium for School Networking's (CoSN) Annual Conference kicks off March 10 in Austin, Texas.
Speakers will highlight innovation
Speakers at CoSN's annual conference will focus on innovation in the education marketplace.
Plan your CoSN schedule
Click for an overview of the conference program. You can also find schedules for Wednesday and Thursday.
Register for CoSN’s Annual Conference
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TCEA Summit Video Page
Elmo USA Bob Crellin, regional manager for Elmo USA, talks about safer, greener technology for students. eSchool News Nancy David, ... Read more
Adjustable-height desks gaining in popularity
Minnesota's Marine Elementary School and other nearby schools are using a type of adjustable-height school desk, allowing pupils to stand while they work, that sixth-grade teacher Abby Brown…
Study: Internet “addiction” might fuel teen aggression
According to a new study, certain online activities might encourage kids to "release their anger" or otherwise be aggressive in ways they normally would not in the real…
Report urges U.S. to look abroad for ed lessons
A recent report urging action items to ensure that American students are globally competitive is bringing renewed focus to "international benchmarking," or the idea of looking toward other…
What’s next for digital music on campus?
Higher-education officials are pondering what the future holds for digital music on college campuses after the demise of yet another legal music downloading service aimed at college students.…
Obama to Congress: Education is key
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama on Feb. 24 cited education as one of three keys to economic recovery and long-term…
Teachers get MySpace, Google training
Teachers from the San Francisco Unified School District are slated to meet Feb. 24 with representatives from Google, MySpace, CNET, YouTube, and Technorati for training on how to…
Public school web site is a bridge to private aid
It's like "Craigslist," except the goal is to bring people together to support public schools in Hawaii, reports the Honolulu Star-Bulletin: School stakeholders can click on the new…
Educators wary in wake of Nortel bankruptcy
Acutely aware of how the sudden change or demise of an important technology vendor can wreak havoc on their ed-tech programs, school leaders across North America are watching…
Court strikes down California video-game law
In a decision that could have a far-reaching effect on other states' efforts, a federal appeals court on Feb. 20 struck down a California law that sought to…
Learning with blogs and wikis
Technology has made it easy for educators to embrace continual professional development, writes Bill Ferriter in the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's publication, Educational Leadership.
AASA hears what’s about to disrupt schools
If Harvard Business School's Clayton Christensen is right, half of all instruction will take place online within the next 10 years--and schools had better get into the online-learning…
Electronic tutor helps accounting students
Accounting students now have access to the same kind of artificial intelligence-based tutoring software that math and chemistry students have had for years--and science teachers-in-training soon could benefit…
Free Microsoft curriculum encourages students to be good ‘digital citizens’
Students interact with music, movies, software, and other digital content every day--but many don't fully understand the rules surrounding the appropriate use of these materials, or why this…
2009 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award winners honored during AASA conference
Ten superintendents who are among the nation's most successful in leading their schools into the 21st century were honored in a special ceremony Feb. 20. The occasion was…
What it means to be ‘tech savvy’
At our Ninth Annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards ceremony in February, we asked the winners what technology-related programs they were most proud of in their districts--and what it means…
Editorial: Stimulating education, technology
President Obama's stimulus plan includes more than $150 billion in new federal money for education, with "infrastructure projects" like school modernization and repair, programs to make schools more…
Facebook has removed 5,500 sex offenders since May
The AP reports that Facebook has removed more than 5,500 convicted sex offenders from its social networking Web site since May, Connecticut's attorney general said Thursday.
Crisis survival tops agenda at AASA meeting
The tanking economy and its devastating effect on education budgets, as well as the freshly signed economic stimulus package that promises billions of dollars in new money for…
Saving school budgets in a recession
Buying from large group contracts, aligning budgets with school improvement plans, starting an educational foundation, and mastering the art of passing school bond issues were among the strategies…
Colleges find new uses for open-source tech
Open-source learning management systems such as Moodle and Sakai have made great inroads in higher education, but LMS software isn't the only area where colleges and universities are…
AASA 2009 will help guide administrators in a troubled economy
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) 2009 Conference on Education, which runs Feb. 19-21 in San Francisco, promises to offer administrators a wealth of information and ideas…
AASA speakers will focus on district improvement
Speakers at AASA General Sessions are selected to build administrators' vision of the future and to explore how global trends, advancements in science, corporate management techniques and even…
Plan your AASA schedule
Find general and detailed program information, including sessions and speakers.
Explore San Francisco during AASA
San Francisco offers an abundance of restaurants, attractions, and activities. Click here for AASA-specific information about San Francisco. Check out OnlyInSanFrancisco.com for more information.
School computer deal gets state’s attention
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's legal counsel, Jason Gonzalez, has asked the inspector general of the state's education department to investigate a Northeast Florida school computer system deal worth…
Girl arrested after texting in class
A Wisconsin high school resource officer said a 14-year-old girl was arrested after she was allegedly caught text messaging in class and denied having a phone, UPI reports.
