July 2010

Proposed federal rules crack down on for-profit schools

July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

The Education Department proposed much-anticipated regulations July 23 that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs—including many of the nation’s largest online schools— if too many…

District Management

Obama defends education policies to critics

July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Challenging civil rights organizations and teachers' unions that have criticized his education policies, President Barack Obama said that minority students have the most to gain from overhauling the…

IT Management

Why the iPad is not ready for college this fall

July 30, 2010 by Laura Ascione

School is starting in late August, and already a few universities are touting their decision to make the iPad a part of the classroom. But these universities might…

District Management

Justice Dept. joins suit accusing Oracle of overcharging U.S.

July 30, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The Justice Department has joined a whistle-blower in accusing business software giant Oracle Inc. of defrauding the federal government by overcharging for software, reports the New York Times.…

District Management

IBM to open infrastructure lab at Carnegie Mellon

July 30, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Computer giant IBM is teaming up with Carnegie Mellon University on a research lab to develop technologies to help governments better manage their infrastructure, BusinessWeek reports. The collaborative…

District Management

Last-minute funding for education jobs looks grim

November 18, 2010July 29, 2010 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

The fate of additional funding that might save thousands of teachers' jobs remains uncertain after a $10 billion education jobs bill failed to pass in Congress, leaving many…

Research

Students trust high Google search rankings too much

July 29, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

As seasoned internet veterans know, just because a site shows up high on Google's search rankings doesn't mean it's the most credible source on a topic. But that…

District Management

Obama to defend education policies to critics

July 29, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

President Barack Obama is defending his administration's education policies, responding to criticism that so far they have not substantially helped minority students, reports the Associated Press.

IT Management

In price war, new Kindle sells for $139

July 29, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

Amazon.com will introduce two new versions of its Kindle eReader on July 29, and one will sell for $139, reports the New York Times—the lowest price yet for…

IT Management

Chicago Public Schools crack down on cyber bullies

July 29, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

Digitally placing classmates' heads onto other people's bodies, leaving abusive messages on Facebook profiles, eMailing X-rated images, and inciting violence via text message are all part of the…

Blended Learning

Learning a language from an expert, on the web

November 5, 2013July 29, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

The internet, with its unparalleled ability to connect people throughout the world, is changing the way that many people learn languages, reports the New York Times.

IT Management

IT officials: Only one in 10 campuses have ‘cutting edge’ technology

November 5, 2013July 29, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Most college students say their schools understand how to use education technology in the lecture hall, but only 9 percent of campus IT officials describe their institution’s technology…

District Management

Study questions digital-divide efforts

November 5, 2013July 29, 2010 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

Two researchers at Duke University have published a draft study that raises questions about the academic value of giving students home computers and broadband internet access. Their study…

District Management

Don’t ‘pass the trash’

July 29, 2010 by By Patrick Fiel

An investigation in 2008 by the state of Oregon found that 47 schools in the state had made a “pass the trash” deal over the previous five years.…

Teaching Trends

Ten awards of $1M each for higher education

July 31, 2010July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The objective of this program is to provide grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) for pilot programs that expand the services of bookstores to provide the option…

Teaching Trends

$650,000 for individuals with disabilities

August 6, 2010July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

This program aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a…

Teaching Trends

$65,000 for literacy programs

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy's grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers…

Teaching Trends

Recognition for the nation’s top school counselor

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year program honors the best of the best--school counselors who are running top-notch, comprehensive school counseling programs at either…

Teaching Trends

Funding for music programs and instrument repair

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Mr. Holland's Opus Music Foundation Grants have two programs, the Melody Program that targets qualified school music programs in need of assistance, and the Special Projects Program that…

Teaching Trends

$5,000 for school improvement projects

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program funds school improvement projects initiated by parents in recognition of the importance of parent involvement in education.

Teaching Trends

$250 for aerospace education programs

July 29, 2010July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The Air Force Association Educator Grant Program is designed to promote aerospace education activities and encourage use of innovative aerospace activities within the prescribed curriculum. Each school year,…

Teaching Trends

Complete classroom A/V system

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The Extron Classroom A/V System Grant Program provides increased visibility to K-12 educational technology projects by supplying selected pilot classrooms with advanced audio/video solutions. This grant program aims…

Teaching Trends

Recognition for extraordinary science educators

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Fellow Award recognizes NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to science education through personal commitment to education, specifically science teaching or…

Teaching Trends

Awards for schools committed to character

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

The National Schools of Character Awards program has a twofold purpose: To identify exemplary schools and districts to serve as models for others; and to help schools and…

Teaching Trends

Seven proven ways to save on school budgets

February 21, 2012July 28, 2010 by By Meris Stansbury

Despite some small signs of an economic recovery, states continue to struggle with their budgets—and districts are still finding it necessary to cut costs wherever possible. But such…

Teaching Trends

New tool shows how arts education boosts 21st century skills

July 28, 2010 by Jeff Festa

Working with national arts organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) has developed a first-of-its-kind Arts skills map that clearly defines how arts education promotes key 21st-century…

District Management

Momentum building for federal online privacy rules

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., plans to introduce an online privacy bill that would create standards for how consumer information is collected and used for marketing, reports the…

District Management

Second lawsuit filed over Lower Merion webcam snooping

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

A second lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a student whose laptop web camera was secretly and remotely activated by a Pennsylvania school district, reports the Philadelphia…

Teaching & Learning

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed…

Blended Learning

Ask.com reverts to its Q&A origins

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Ask.com, which has tried with scant success to morph itself into a search engine on par with those of Google and Microsoft, is unveiling a new version of…

District Management

Race to the Top program spurs school-reform debate

November 8, 2010July 28, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

The U.S. Department of Education has named 18 states and the District of Columbia as finalists in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" (RTTT)…

District Management

How to survive the school budget crisis

July 29, 2010July 27, 2010 by From staff reports

Times are tough, and that’s especially true for education. To help school leaders in this time of need, we’ve put together a special section at eSchool News Online,…

Teaching Trends

MimioVote assessment system

May 24, 2011July 27, 2010 by Jeff Festa

What if your assessment tool solved problems, instead of creating them? The MimioVote™ assessment system from DYMO has a unique, patent-pending design that's much easier and more intuitive…

District Management

In ruling on iPhones, Apple loses a bit of its grip

July 27, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Apple likes to maintain tight control over what programs can appear on the iPhone--a task that just became a little bit harder, reports the New York Times: The…

District Management

NCLB: Are the fixes worse than the flaws?

July 27, 2010 by Laura Ascione

Parents and teachers don't like it. For many students, it has failed to produce the promised benefits. And experts agree it urgently needs to be fixed. But as…

District Management

B-schools all a-Twitter over social media

July 27, 2010 by Laura Ascione

With interest in social media growing, B-schools are adding courses to teach students what it means for business, BusinessWeek reports. Harvard Business School and Columbia University's Graduate School…

District Management

Memo details costly perks and gifts for HISD employees

July 27, 2010 by Laura Ascione

A recently released memo from the Houston Independent School District's outside law firm details for the first time the gift-giving allegations that landed the district in trouble with…

District Management

iPad is changing what’s in a campus store

July 27, 2010 by Laura Ascione

A recent article in Fortune magazine warns that universities should hate the iPad, because it will infringe on profits in the campus store. But students began changing their…

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