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…
Month: November 2012
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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