Nine charged with bullying Mass. teen who killed self
Nine teens have been charged in the "unrelenting" bullying of a teenage girl from Ireland who killed herself after being raped and enduring months of torment by classmates…
Month: March 2010
College dean adds human touch to distance education
Douglas E. Hersh, dean of educational programs and technology at Santa Barbara City College, believes video technology might hold the key to solving an old problem that has…
‘Math wars’ over national standards might erupt again in California
The contentious debate over how California students should learn math is ready to erupt again, reports the San Jose Mercury News.
Wisconsin schools to share $80 million Microsoft settlement
As a result of a class-action lawsuit settlement with Microsoft Corp., vouchers worth about $80 million are in the mail to districts across Wisconsin to help 800 low-income…
Warner Bros. recruiting students to spy on illegal file sharers
Warner Bros. Entertainment UK is providing internships to students in the United Kingdom with a computer or IT-related related degree to help the company reduce online piracy—in part…
School webcam spying prompts call for new laws
Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., is pushing for new federal laws on electronic privacy as a school district in his home state struggles with a lawsuit over attempts to…
Schools turn to unified communications to save costs, boost productivity
More schools and colleges are turning to unified communications as a way to streamline communication and save much-needed money in unpredictable economic times.
Enough hardware, already!
Guess the years: a computer in every classroom; internet access in every school; 1:1 laptops for middle or high school students; an interactive whiteboard in every classroom; 3D…
Delaware, Tennessee win first ‘Race to the Top’ grants
Broad support from key stakeholders, including elected officials, teachers' unions, and local business leaders, was an important factor in awarding the first round of "Race to the Top"…
9 charged with bullying Mass. teen who killed self
Nine teens have been charged in the "unrelenting" bullying of a teenage girl from Ireland who killed herself after being raped and enduring months of torment by classmates…