Psst! Need the answer to No. 7? Click here.
As web sites like Cramster and SparkNotes are transforming the way undergraduates study, some are questioning whether they encourage cheating and undermine learning, reports the New York Times.
Month: May 2009
Assistant principal is first NYC swine flu death
A school assistant principal who was sick for several days with swine flu on May 17 became the city's first death linked to the virus and the nation's…
House approves $6.4B for green schools
The U.S. House of Representatives on May 14 passed a multiyear school construction bill with the ambitious goals of producing hundreds of thousands of jobs, reducing energy consumption,…
New search tool gives pause to some
A new search tool that is set to launch formally May 18 allows users to input queries and receive answers to fact-based questions. If it works as advertised,…
New search tool gives pause to some
A new search tool that is set to launch formally May 18 allows users to input queries and receive answers to fact-based questions. If it works as advertised,…
Building a Cost-Effective Digital Classroom
Building a Cost-Effective Digital ClassroomIf today's students are to compete in an increasingly global economy, schools will need much more than textbooks and traditional pencil-and-paper approaches to succeed.
Learning Without Limits
Learning Without LimitsOnline learning is no longer regarded with the skepticism it was a decade ago--and now thousands of K-12 schools nationwide are turning to online-learning providers for…
House approves $6.4 billion for green schools
The House on Thursday passed a multiyear school construction bill with the ambitious goals of producing hundreds of thousands of jobs, reducing energy consumption and creating healthier, cleaner…
8th Graders’ Exam Is Delayed
According to the New York Time, the College Board said Thursday that it was putting off the unveiling of a new standardized test intended to help eighth graders…
iSchools lift hopes in NYC
A series of theme-based high schools are springing up across New York City, based on a model that has been open for only a year but already is…
Jury out on Facebook’s impact on grades
Two contradictory studies about Facebook usage and grade-point average have higher education officials questioning if the social networking giant has any impact on students' classroom performance. Key words:…
Jury out on Facebook’s impact on grades
Two contradictory studies about Facebook usage and grade-point average have higher education officials questioning if the social networking giant has any impact on students' classroom performance. Key words:…
After Ed “Voices” on Mayoral Control
Joseph Viteritti, editor of "When Mayor's Take Charge," on mayoral control, its benefits, and needed reforms in NYC.
NCTI and the Future of Global Computing
Gregg Downey, eSchool News (Moderator); Gordon Freedman, Blackboard, Inc; T.V. Raman, Google, Inc. These three panelists explore what the future holds for education, technology development, and around-the-corner solutions.
Pearson Math Content
Pearson's enVisionMATH makes math content accessible for all students.
The Exuberant World of Green Building
Christine Ervin's career as an environmental leader spans executive positions in both national and state government as well as in the nonprofit sector. As the President and CEO…
Microsoft “My Resume” Talks
Microsoft asked students at the University of Washington Career Fair about some of the biggest mistakes they have made in their job searches. Their answers are both informative…
New York Times: Foresensic Science in Classrooms
Forensic science has grown into a popular choice for many students at New Rochelle High School in New York.
Up to $10,000 for after-school meal programs
Share Our Strength is awarding grants from $1,000 to $10,000 to organizations that directly sponsor or advocate USDA-reimbursed after-school and/or summer meal programs for children. Grants will specifically…
Apply for a fellowship to the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, co-founded by the Amgen Foundation, is a professional development initiative created to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence,…