What the ultimate tablet might look like
As cool as some of the new devices are, we've yet to find one that offers everything we want in a tablet, PC World reports. Here are the…
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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Report finds low graduation rates at for-profit colleges
A new report on graduation rates at for-profit colleges by a nonprofit research and advocacy group charges that such colleges deliver “little more than crippling debt,” citing federal…
Nearly 1 in 3 kids want an iPad for the holidays
Not quite sure what your little ones want from Santa this year? Well, industry researchers drew up a list, checked it twice, and guess what red-hot, 9.7-inch gadget…
Let schools be creative with motivation
Two demographically similar and academically impressive local high schools — Northwood in Montgomery County (Md.) and West Potomac in Fairfax County (Va.) — have been debating grades. Both…
Emergency? Text 911
The Federal Communications Commission wants to bring the 911 emergency service into the 21st century with new technologies such as text messaging and automatic alerts, CNET reports. In…
The Great Education Conversation
The sky’s the limit at the National Conference on Education--the premier destination to learn new approaches and to challenge your thinking. At this conference, you will get a…
Recognition for tech-savvy K-12 superintendents
Does your superintendent “get it” when it comes to technology? Does he or she demonstrate exemplary vision for the use of technology to improve all facets of education—and…
Grants for middle and high school math teachers
Grade 6-12 applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year. Grant requests of more than $5,000 are reviewed twice a year.…
$50,000 for dedicated child care teachers
The Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s TYLENOL National Child Care Teacher Awards is open to child care teachers throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on U.S. Air…
More than $700,000 to help disadvantaged youth complete their education
This program identifies qualified individuals with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourages them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education. TS…
$100,000 for nonprofits
In 2011, the Eisner Foundation will award the inaugural Eisner Prize and is currently soliciting nominations of individuals or non-profit organizations for this prestigious honor. The Eisner Prize…
$1,000 for excellent in educational technology
The Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award rewards excellence in the development and delivery of technology programs. Programs which focus on aerospace and/or aeronautics will be given priority…
Scholarships for technology majors
The Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC), a council of senior-level government executives, is calling for nominations for its annual scholarship program, which recognizes high school seniors interested…
Prizes and products for internet gaming
The six-month challenge is open to all K-12 students in the U.S., and invites them to play baseball at TiViTz online at www.tivitz.com, with the grand prize awarded…
More than $200K for educational programs
The Bayer USA Foundation supports programs that enhance the quality of life, provide unique and enriching opportunities that connect diverse groups and ensure preparedness for tomorrow’s leaders- thereby,…
David Berliner outlines school policy challenges
David C. Berliner, regents professor of education at Arizona State University, talks about school policy issues, specifically regarding curriculum and assessments.
Richard Rothstein on federal education policy
Richard Rothstein, research associate at the Economic Policy Institute, discusses Obama's education policy and other current issues during his interview at the 2010 AASA conference.
Diane Ravitch discusses current education issues
Diane Ravitch, research professor at New York University, discusses education call-to-actions and other current issues during her interview at the 2010 AASA conference.
Viewpoint: Is Superman the conversation we need?
It’s hard to look away from the small, vulnerable faces of the children whose educational odysseys are highlighted in the movie Waiting for Superman. It’s hard not to…
Online collaboration across the globe
In its technology implementation framework, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) shares standards that staff and students should learn, including skills to collaborate online with different…