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Month: November 2012
Move over, Obama; Twitter had a big night too
President Barack Obama called it - in less than 140 characters, Reuters reports. Around 11:15 pm EST, just as the networks were beginning to call the race in…
AT&T will spend $14B to pump up wireless, wireline networks
AT&T today laid out a broad plan to upgrade both its wireline and wireless networks and keep its growth moving, CNET reports. Project Velocity IP, or VIP, consists…
In California, a tight battle over a tax initiative to help schools
California voters weighed in on a ballot measure Tuesday that would raise taxes by $6 billion annually over seven years, bringing an end to an acrimonious, $123 million…
Record number complete high school and college
Although the United States no longer leads the world in educational attainment, record numbers of young Americans are completing high school, going to college and finishing college, according…
AT&T settles with the FCC over unauthorized switching of data plans
Are you an AT&T customer with a grandfathered unlimited data plan? If so, you may want to check your bill to make sure that’s still the plan you’re…
Obama wins re-election, but future unclear for schools
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What’s at stake for public schools in election
Tuesday’s election will determine whether Arne Duncan remains as President Obama’s education secretary (Duncan says he wants to stay and Obama has shown no interest in replacing him)…
Companies resist proposal to strengthen online privacy protections for children
Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter have all objected to portions of a federal effort to strengthen online privacy protections for children, reports The New York Times.
U.S. judge tosses Apple vs. Google lawsuit over patents
An Apple's lawsuit against Google's Motorola Mobility unit over alleged patent abuse was thrown out on Nov. 5, just hours before trial, a setback for the iPhone maker…
The tangled webs of private influence on public school reform
Last February, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit organization called In the Public Interest, submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for private eMails and other files from Indiana school…
You can’t capture learning with a camera
Rhett Allain, an associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University and a blogger for Wired, says he’s noticed students doing something new in his lectures lately: taking…
Rural schools still facing ed-tech challenges
Educational technology stakeholders tout the benefits of mobile devices, broadband internet, and technology in the classroom—but in some rural schools, even the most basic ed-tech access is still…
How a Centralized Monitoring, Alerting, and Reporting System Can Save School Property—and Lives
While many schools have adopted some combination of incident detection systems, these often operate in silos, independent of one another. ... Read more
Most NYC schools to open Monday despite challenges
Life is far from normal for 13-year-old Eliran Cohen a week after Superstorm Sandy flooded his family's Staten Island condo, the Associated Press reports.
Math anxiety: The brain can feel the pain
Worry about math can trigger regions of the brain associated with the experience of physical pain and instinctive risk detection, according to a new study conducted by researchers…
The app’s the thing as Shakespeare goes digital
William Shakespeare's plays are getting a 21st century-style makeover in the form of new apps for tablets and smart phones nearly 500 years after the Bard took pen…
Ballot initiatives could transform state education policies
As millions of Americans head to the polls Tuesday, most of the attention will be on the tight presidential race, says the Hechinger Report.
Report: Online learning needs quality assurance
Online learning programs must take advantage of new tools and practices to personalize learning and help policy makers gauge the performance of online students, according to a new…
Teachers concerned about students’ online research skills
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eSchool News – October 2012
• Obama, Romney clash over schools • New developments enhance school video use • Tired of the same old PD? Try Edcamps • '21st-century schoolhouse' saves money, improves…
How to Integrate Macs into a Windows-Centric Environment—Efficiently and Cost-Effectively
With the growing popularity of Mac devices in schools, IT managers face challenges in delivering the services that students and ... Read more
Adobe Presenter 8
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Why telling bullying victims to ‘just fight back’ doesn’t work
Fall is upon us, and that means the school year is in full swing. Along with the stress of homework assignments and extracurricular activities, unfortunately some students bear…
Check out 6 scholarships for gamers
Times have changed in the last 20 years for students who love video games. In 1994, the classic college comedy film PCU joked about the absurdity of being…
Georgia high school students, teachers earn cash for AP test success
Dozens of students at Howard High School in Georgia pocketed $100 each for every Advanced Placement English, math or science exam they passed with a 3, 4 or…
High school students offer overnight solution to gas station crises
The millions out of power in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy have been struggling to find gas stations still open with resources. But one group of high school…
Michael Bloomberg gives $200K to education reform group
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave $200,000 to Education Voters of Idaho, a nonprofit group championing three education reform laws known as Students Come First, which will…
Why are women so underrepresented in educational leadership?
Recently, I had the unique opportunity to be one of a handful of males who sat in with a group of 300 women in school leadership when they…
Your annual ‘eRate Survival Guide’
Over the years, the eRate has undergone many rule changes to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse—and the application process can be confusing. To help you navigate this process…
Dispelling 10 common eRate myths
Each fall, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)—the agency that administers the $2.3 billion-a-year eRate—holds a number of training sessions designed to help applicants wade through the rules…
How applicants would change the eRate, if they could
Sensing that demand for eRate funding would continue to outpace available funding nearly 2 to 1, last spring Funds For Learning set out to gather the perceptions, predictions,…
Technology changing how students learn, teachers say
There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging…
Judge: Scott Walker control over Ed Department is unconstitutional
Statues that give the Wisconsin governor power to approve or block new education policies is unconstitutional, a Madison judge ruled Tuesday, the Huffington Post reports.
Ex-Intel CEO praises Arizona’s ‘massive’ educational transformation
Craig Barrett has expressed strong opinions on Arizona's education system, the Huffington Post reports.
Expert: $8 billion needed for Texas students to meet new standards
Texas will need to spend an additional $8 billion annually in order for its students to meet the state's new college and career-readiness standards, school funding expert and…
Senate likely to revisit cyber bill
enate Majority Leader Harry Reid hopes to reintroduce cyber security legislation opposed by business groups once lawmakers return after Tuesday's election, a Senate aide said, adding that a…
Social learning networks promote student engagement, global awareness
One of the goals of a social studies curriculum is to ensure that students are aware of different cultures and geographies—including how these are similar to or different…
How will iPad Mini fare?
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