Editorial: God bless taxes
Poor results from a national civics exam can hardly be seen as a surprise, when the nation’s own captains of industry have failed at the topic themselves.
Month: May 2011
eSchool News May 2011
Highlights 24 eSN Special Feature Which eReader is right for you? Our handy guide might help. 28 Education in Focus ... Read more
Short-throw projectors going ‘extreme’ in education
A new generation of short-throw projectors, called “ultra short throw” or “extreme short throw,” can create images up to 80 inches diagonally across, sitting only two feet or…
Struggle to learn mathematics, your child may have dyscalculia
Children who struggle to learn mathematics may have a neurocognitive disorder, called Dyscalculia, that inhibits the acquisition of basic numerical and arithmetic concepts, according to a new research…
Missouri tornado: Schools statewide get creative in helping Joplin
Schools throughout Missouri are going beyond traditional fundraisers to help victims of the E-F5 tornado in Joplin that took the lives of 125 at last count, reports the…
Teachers give a gold star to a free-for-all education camp
For many teachers, the phrase professional development conjures up mandatory, snooze-inducing, school-sponsored lectures, says the Philadelphia Enquirer.
Exam-obsessed Hong Kong makes celebrity tutors rich
Cut-throat competition for exam success in Hong Kong's high-pressure education system has spawned a new breed of teacher--celebrity tutors with near cult-like status and millionaire lifestyles, reports the…
Ultrabook: Intel launches new class of thin, powerful laptops
Intel has revealed at Computex trade show it will direct its mobile computing efforts towards an entirely new category of laptops called Ultrabooks, reports Mashable.
eSN readers candidly discuss mobile learning trends
Every few years, new technologies—and the policies that go with them—make a splash in schools, and this year, Apple’s iPad and "bring your own device" (BYOD) policies are…
Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom
Whether you think it’s hot stuff or just fluff, the iPad has caught the eye of many educators. Here's a list of five ways that eSchool News readers…
eBook report: Nook is up, iPad still catching up
As the publishing industry on May 26 wrapped up four days of digital talk at its annual national convention, Amazon.com's Kindle was seen as the clear, if not…
Five ways to connect with online students
The online classroom poses unique challenges for classroom management and connection with students. Online students might report feelings of loneliness, a lack of connection, and a need for…
Self-destructing eBooks rile librarians
A move by publisher HarperCollins, which would cap eBook loans from public libraries at 26 check-outs before requiring the library to repurchase the eBook, has school and public…
Judge throws out Wisconsin union-busting bill
A judge in Wisconsin on Thursday threw out legislation backed by Republican lawmakers and the state's governor that would have stripped public workers of union bargaining rights, the…
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Global Education Challenge to award $250,000 for ideas to fix schools
Everyone has an opinion about what's wrong with the education system, reports the Huffington Post.
How our school adopted social media, one small step at a time
A little over two years ago something like this would have never happened at New Milford High School. Yes, I was the principal at that time, but my…
Pennsylvania likely to put school tax increases in the hands of voters
Pennsylvania school districts that might get hammered once the state budget becomes finalized might be forced to justify high tax increases if the state government has anything to…
Alabama House passes bill that maintains teacher tenure but dilutes its protections
On Wednesday evening, Alabama became the latest state to pass a law that makes it easier to fire teachers, reports the Huffington Post.
Feds to schools: Make sure ed-tech programs are accessible
K-12 schools and colleges should build accessibility into their specifications for technology, and they should evaluate whether new hardware and software can be used by all students, including…
Tips on choosing and implementing an LMS
Adding a learning management system to a school’s existing ed-tech inventory involves many difficult decisions. When choosing an LMS, make sure you choose the five or 10 things…
$250K for innovative education ideas
This challenge is designed to identify and incubate game-changing ideas for solutions with the potential to dramatically improve student outcomes in K–12 education. Hosted on a collaborative online…
Up to $250K to help disadvantaged students
This program seeks to ensure that education serves as a pathway out of poverty by advancing systemic changes that improve educational policies and practices, particularly for children and…
$20K and travel for moms who want to make a difference
Each year, Parenting chooses 51 outstanding mom education advocates -- one from each state and Washington, D.C. -- from essays submitted at Parenting.com to win an all-expense paid…
$2,500 for science lab equipment
Teachers should become fans of the Science WoRx online community forum on Facebook. From there, they can post two to five minute demonstrations of a “cool science demonstration”…
Prestigious superintendent training
The Broad Superintendents Academy is a unique training program with a comprehensive approach to developing successful district leaders. Its combination of training, career placement assistance, and continuing support…
Up to $10,000 for bike-related research
This program funds a limited number of research grants each year. Grants focus on economic impact of additional or improved bicycling facilities or bike-related events, and special opportunities…
Help in creating summer journalism workshops
This fund aims to help create opportunities for students who would otherwise lack training or who face barriers to pursuing careers in journalism.
Laptop computer and travel for outstanding journalism teachers
The program identifies outstanding high school media teachers with at least three years’ experience.
Cognite
The Cognite™ learning management system from Follett Software Company creates an energized, collaborative network focused on student learning and teacher ... Read more
Report shows education options expanding across U.S.
When it comes to education options—from kindergarten up through college—the decision is no longer simple for students and their parents, a new federal report suggests.
Six questions to ask before applying for a grant
In last month’s column, I highlighted a paper entitled “Right-sizing the Grantmaking Process,” which was written by Project Streamline, an initiative of the Grant Managers Network. In that…
Chief’s Interactive Short Throw Projector Mount
Chief's Interactive Short Throw Projector Mount transforms existing whiteboards and writing surfaces into interactive platforms. Simply install the interactive software for Mac or PC, connect a computer and…
ISTE 2011 will unlock ed-tech’s potential
Thousands of educators, technology coordinators, administrators, and tech industry reps from school districts, government agencies, and companies around the world are expected to attend the International Society for…
Schools struggle to recover amid years of cuts
The Great Recession that began in late 2007 set in motion a growing budget crisis for American public schools that is far from over.
Wisconsin teachers outed after February sick-out to support labor protest
A recent spate of Wisconsin public information requests forced school districts to determine whether citizens deserve to know if teachers who took sick days on Feb. 16 were…
Education grants made available for nine states
According to Reuters, nine states will be eligible to compete for education grants of up to $50 million through President Barack Obama's "Race to the Top" program, the…
Microsoft: Ballmer misspoke on Windows 8
Microsoft has rushed to clear up Steve-Ballmer-created confusion over Windows 8, after the CEO seemingly announced that the new OS is coming in 2012 on Monday, Tech Radar…
InfoComm 2011 will focus on AV, IT services
When it kicks off on June 15 in Orlando, Fla., InfoComm 2011 will showcase integrated display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage and communications system solutions…
