Warren Buffett’s free financial literacy lessons
With the country wallowing in deep economic troubles that serve as testament to how little Americans understand about money, super investor Warren Buffett just launched a financial literacy…
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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First Lady Michelle Obama sends her first tweet
First lady Michelle Obama has officially joined the Twittersphere with her very first tweet sent Oct. 19 from the MLB World Series, Mashable reports. Her tweet went out…
Laid-off Philadelphia teacher sets sights on rebuilding school libraries
The library at Rowen Elementary School is musty and outdated - a locked room used for storage and occasional meetings, a repository of yellowing, untouched books, the Philadelphia…
New version of Gmail coming soon
A new version of Gmail featuring a revamped look, redesigned conversation threads and improved search is slated for pending released, according to an official video that was mistakenly…
In Brooklyn charter school, a focus on co-teaching and inclusion
Allison Keil and Sara Stone, young and idealistic teachers, founded the Community Roots Charter School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, six years ago. The school has 300 students in…
FTC seeks comment on important online privacy changes
Possible changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) are on the horizon as the Federal Trade Commission has proposed updating the law to reflect how technology…
Vernier awards 30 $10,000 technology grants
After three decades of serving STEM education, Vernier Software & Technology has chosen 30 innovative schools to receive its 30th anniversary technology grants. As recipients of the grants,…
Sloan-C announces recipients of 2011 awards
The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), an association of individuals, institutions and organizations of higher education engaged in online learning, will present its 2011 Awards at the 17th Annual International…
Gale and Library Media Connection announce winners of the 2011 TEAMS Award
Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, and Library Media Connection Magazine today announced the three…
Key assistive technology group closes its doors
After 10 years in the assistive technology and educational technology fields, the National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) closed operations with the end of its federal funding on…
Districts share progress toward 21st-century learning
Incorporating technology to enhance student learning and creating teams of stakeholders to drive innovation in all school endeavors are two of a handful of best practices that educators…
Panel examines ed tech, personalized learning
Education policy in the United States should change and adapt to digital technologies that make personalized learning a reality, agreed a number of panelists during an Oct. 6…
A look inside an i21 classroom
Harlan Klein, principal of San Diego’s Innovation Middle School (iMiddle), said the i21 initiative has transformed students’ attitudes toward learning.
A blueprint for ed-tech success
San Diego’s i21 initiative follows Intel’s K-12 Computing Blueprint for eLearning Initiatives, which helps school leaders implement anytime, anywhere learning programs. The blueprint is based on real-world successes…
6 wild ideas for ideal schools
A month ago, I suggested that readers stop asking me what’s a good school and come up with their own ideas. I wanted fresh concepts, including some that…
British schoolkids stock up on iPads, iPhones
Would Harry Potter have needed to take spells classes if he'd had access to the magic of the iPhone? NetworkWorld reports that while we'll likely never know the…
Recession upends dreams of aspiring teachers
Stay-at-home-mom Cindy DePace was just hitting 30 when she decided to return to the work force by going back to school and becoming a teacher, the Associated Press…
App helps travelers speak in foreign languages
Communicating with local people in a foreign country can pose difficulties, whether it is asking for direction or making a special request at a restaurant, Reuters reports.
Questions swirl around Michigan Education Achievement System
It's a school district without students, teachers or buildings. Now its chancellor is hiring a staff without a budget, the Detroit News reports. Questions about Chancellor John Covington,…
Ferrum College receives grant from Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Ferrum College has received a gift from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation for $383,612. The funds will be applied to the Ferrum College Environmental Science and Sustainability programs.