Junk food reigns in ads on web sites for kids
A new study suggests that advertisements for junk food might be cluttering many of the web sites most popular with children, Reuters reports.
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CDI, North America's largest supplier of recertified, brand name computers to the educational market, reported a 38% increase in sales in the 3rd quarter compared to the same…
Australian government to introduce national web filter
Australia plans to introduce an internet filtering system to block obscene and crime-linked web sites, despite concerns it will curtail freedoms and won't completely work, reports the Associated…
Wondershare Announced up to 50% Discount on all Presentation Software at Christmas
From now till the 20th December, all software are now on offer at Wondershare.
Give your school library a technology makeover
Acer and Intel are accepting nominations for Acer's School Library Technology Makeover Contest, which will award 10 new Acer Aspire Timeline notebook computers, valued at nearly $10,000, and…
For students, a right to be mean online?
With more schools meting out discipline for what they see as cyber bullying, some courts, parents, and free-speech advocates are pushing back, arguing that students have a First…
New Tennessee partnership to promote science, math
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen on Dec. 11 announced a partnership with the Battelle Memorial Institute to establish a network of math and science programs in Tennessee schools, reports…
The Darwin Agency
Founded in 2008, The Darwin Agency is a Florida Marketing Agency and Advertising Agency. The company was started to help small and mid-size businesses develop and manage their…
Solving the STEM Education Crisis
As the workplace changes and becomes increasingly global, today's students must be educated with a 21st-century mindset. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are no longer just…
States should change laws impeding education goals, Duncan says
Bloomberg News reports that states should rewrite laws that impede Obama administration priorities such as tying teacher pay to student performance and lengthening the school year, Education Secretary…
Video games take bigger role in education
Teachers trying to get students interested in molecular biology, world culture, or space exploration now have a new tool, Reuters reports -- video games.
Iowa schools get $60 million for technology
Iowa schools are getting $60 million from software giant Microsoft's payment to settle an antitrust lawsuit in the state, reports the Des Moines Register.
McGraw-Hill Education’s Online Resources Ease Learning at Home During H1N1 Outbreak
When H1N1 or other illnesses prevent school attendance, students, parents and teachers can now access a variety of McGraw-Hill Education's free instructional resources on the web. The company's…
In the league of extra-ordinary software companies
Today the world recognizes and respects India’s prowess in terms of outsourcing and IT solutions. Indian software companies have created a niche for themselves with software development services…
Give Your Building a ‘Health Check’
Online Electrical Retailer www.meteorelectrical.co.uk has reported a ‘yoyo’ effect on interest for old-style light bulbs
NSF’s “Science Nation” aims to bring science to the masses
"Science Nation" is a free, weekly online magazine from the National Science Foundation that looks at discoveries with the potential to transform our world -- such as an…
More than 10,000 in Mo. seek free tech training
The state says more than 10,000 Missourians have requested vouchers for free technology training being offered through a partnership with Microsoft, reports the Associated Press.
EPA unveils new policies on water at schools
The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a new national strategy to enforce safe drinking water laws in small, rural communities on Tuesday and pledged to redouble efforts to protect…
Youth Arts Concert – For Performing and Visual Youth Artist
Youth Arts Concert To Feed The Homeless Children on Christmas. Young performing artists perform to benefit homeless youths in NYC
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