Students can win valuable Adobe software
Adobe is asking high school students to submit stories that describe the world around them through innovative print, web, and video projects with Adobe software. The theme of…
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More than $240,000 for 10 colleges or universities
HP plans to award approximately 10 grants to public or qualified private colleges or universities. Each grant is valued at more than $240,000 in HP technology, cash, and…
More than $270,000 for 25 school districts
HP plans to award approximately 25 grants to public or qualified private school districts Each grant is valued at more than $270,000 in HP technology, cash, and professional…
FETC 2009: Instructional Solutions
3DVinci, a producer of three-dimensional design project materials that blend left-brain analytical skills with right-brain creativity, announced the updated version ... Read more
FETC 2009: Computers, Furniture, Infrastructure
Bretford Manufacturing announced that its new RHOMBII line of reconfigurable training tables is now available for order exclusively through Herman ... Read more
FETC 2009: School & Network Administration
Follett Software Co. said its Destiny Textbook Manager software was able to save Florida’s Escambia County School District $100,000 that ... Read more
FETC 2009: Safety & Security
Marshal8e6 demonstrated its internet and eMail security software for the K-12 market. The products are capable of securing all forms ... Read more
FETC 2009: Printing & Imaging
Konica Minolta unveiled the magicolor 7450 II grafx color laser printer, which offers the flexibility to express creative layouts, the ... Read more
Computer game takes aim at cyber bullying
Schools in Massachusetts' Bristol and Plymouth counties will be the first in the nation to use a new computer game to educate children about bullying over cell phones…
Experts: ‘Obama worm’ probably a student prank
A new internet worm, discovered at an Illinois grade school, that displays an image of President Obama is likely a prank by a student, CNET reports.
FETC 2009: Purchasing, Professional Development, Consulting
Funds For Learning said it helped Oklahoma’s Okaloosa County School District secure more than $500,000 in funding for telecommunications services ... Read more
“Ed-Tech Best Practices Summit”
Don't miss the Ed-Tech Best Practices Summit on the exhibit hall floor at TCEA. These informative sessions will focus on Data Management, Video-On-Demand and Digital Media Management, Interactive…
City, district to cooperate on fiber optic project
A partnership between the city of Farmington, Minn., and the Farmington School District should make communications at public buildings more reliable, reports the Farmington Independent.
Virtual Worlds Almanac is a handy guide to exploring virtual worlds
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) recently unveiled a wiki called the Virtual Worlds Almanac, an online catalog of virtual-world environments that allows users to edit and contribute…
Dreambox to help elementary-age students learn math through games
After nearly three years in development, Dreambox Learning this week officially unveiled its first online education product, TechFlash reports: a new adventure game designed to teach five- to…
“This all sounds great … but does it work?”
That’s the question that John Mergendoller, executive director of the Buck Institute, hears often. His response is a resounding "yes." ... Read more
A sample project-planning form
1. Begin with the end in mind. Summarize the theme for the project. Why do this project? Identify the content ... Read more
Helping project-based learning take hold
The Buck Institute for Education, which focuses on professional development and materials to support project-based learning, believes that, as with ... Read more
Open source question for schools
With Open Source Software (OSS) freely available, covering almost every requirement in the national curriculum, a question has to be asked why schools do not back it more…
Administrators share vision to change schools
Skip the piecemeal education reform. A group of Texas school superintendents are calling for a complete transformation of public schools to better prepare students for the future in…
Cleveland zoo uses videoconferencing technology to teach about animals
Tad Schoffner has some new on-the-job partners that he knows will upstage him: Schoffner, assistant animal care manager at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, uses the zoo's new mobile and…
Budget cuts could eliminate Tennessee school software tool
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said he's going to make sure money stays in the classrooms, but that doesn't mean there won't be sacrifices, reports WSMV-TV -- and one…
‘UnderTheMicroscope’ aims to support, and inspire, young women scientists
The Feminist Press at the City University of New York recently launched UnderTheMicroscope.com in conjunction with IBM in an effort to increase public awareness of the need for…
Study suggests the ‘Obama effect’ could be real
Educators and policy makers, including Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, have said in recent days they hope President Obama's example as a model student could inspire millions of…
Michigan offers video contest for teens
Young people are bombarded by many warnings from adults about the dangers of underage drinking, so an effort by the Michigan Secretary of State's office aims to have…
Feds expand list of salmonella-tainted peanut products
Federal health officials on Jan. 21 expanded their list of foods contaminated with salmonella-tainted peanut butter or paste, urging the public to check their pantries and trash for…
$3.77M from Gates Foundation to help fund Dallas ISD academic database
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will announce a nearly $3.8 million grant today to help fund a mega-database that gives Dallas school educators instant access to student…
Canadian school division fined for software piracy
When hearing about organizations involved in software piracy, schools probably wouldn't be the first culprits to come to mind. But for the Chinook school division in southwest Saskatchewan,…
Mother, son indicted in online tutoring scheme
A Minneapolis mother and son who ran an online tutoring program face federal fraud and conspiracy charges after they allegedly collected more than $2 million in state tax…
New web site connects K-12, higher-education communities
Achieve, an organization created by the nation's governors and business leaders to ensure that students graduate from high school prepared for college and careers, has launched "Postsecondary Connection,"…
New technology a big draw for school’s library
An injection of $30,000 worth of new computer technology into the Mifflinburg Area High School library has resulted in more student visits and nearly triple the amount of…
Inauguration is inspiring classrooms nationwide
The inauguration of America's first African-American president has captured the imagination of students and educators with an intensity that surpasses previous ceremonies, and schools from New Hampshire to…
Ruling backs school in internet free-speech case
A federal judge has ruled that Burlington, Conn., school officials acted within their rights to discipline a student for an internet posting she wrote off school grounds, reports…
NYC education department set to give kids and parents eMail addresses
New York City public school kids and their parents soon could be getting their own free eMail accounts from the city's education department, reports the New York Daily…
Award winning mimio Interactive
The award winning mimio Interactive turns any dry erase whiteboard into a full functioning interactive whiteboard. A simple mounting system allows the small, portable device to be easily…
St. Cloud schools test revolutionary new wireless technology
The St. Cloud, Minn., school district is paying $19.95 a month for a new wireless service -- and the right to be the first customer for something that…
Economics a sore subject for public schools
During the economic downturn after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, half the states still managed to avoid major school aid cuts – but this time, up against…
$5,000 for teachers to help improve academic achievement in students
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area. The proposed work…
All expenses paid for overseas Fulbright Award trip
Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching program recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the…
All expenses paid for study tour of Korea
The Korea Society’s 2009 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies programs is designed to help educators integrate Korean subjects into their curricula by taking fellows on a two-week study…