Maya Prabhu, Author at eSchool News

November 5, 2013September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Vera Johnson's fifth-graders barely noticed as visitors walked into their classroom this week, reports the Dallas Morning News: They were far too focused on the disembodied head that…

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IETF: AT&T’s net neutrality claim is ‘misleading’

November 5, 2013September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The head of the internet's leading standards body said Sept. 2 that it is "misleading" for AT&T to claim that its push to charge customers for high-priority service…

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To boost security, Facebook adds remote logout

November 5, 2013September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The social-networking giant Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users see which computers and devices are logged into their Facebook accounts, then remove the…

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Report: 72 percent of adults now send text messages

November 5, 2013September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Texting among adults is on the rise, with more than 72 percent of those over 18 using the technology—but their usage still pales in comparison to texting among…

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Education’s less-than-certain windfall

September 3, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

There's $10 billion for schools in the state aid bill Congress passed last month, but some school systems have reason to wonder whether they are going to see…

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FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service

November 5, 2013September 2, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Federal regulators have shot down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves,…

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The school that gives kids their own iPads

November 5, 2013September 2, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

A private school in Scotland has given sleek new iPads to every single one of its pupils to use in class this year and to even take home,…

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Samsung takes on Apple with iPad rival

November 5, 2013September 2, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Samsung on Sept. 2 unveiled what the South Korean electronics giant hopes will be a major rival to Apple's highly successful iPad tablet computer, AFP reports.

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First virtual school in Mass. opens today

September 2, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The Massachusetts Virtual Academy opens in Greenfield on Sept. 2, not only as the first in the state, but also as the first virtual school in New England…

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GPS keeps track of Chicago-area school bus riders

November 5, 2013September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Palos Heights School District 128 is among a growing number of school systems using GPS technology to keep track of whether students get on and off their buses…

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California schools cancel deal with online Kaplan University

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

California's community colleges have dropped a controversial plan that would have allowed their students to take some courses at the online Kaplan University and make it easier to…

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To win over users, gadgets have to be touchable

November 5, 2013September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Scientists and academics who study how we interact with technology say touch screens have seeped into people’s day-to-day existence more quickly and completely than other technological behaviors because…

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Texas governor offers school grants to spur sharing

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Texas schools that cut bureaucratic costs by sharing services—from accounting to transportation—would get grants worth 10 percent of their savings under a plan Gov. Rick Perry proposed Aug.…

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Former Leapfrog, Blackboard exec joins DreamBox Learning as new CEO

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

DreamBox Learning has hired Jessie Woolley-Wilson as its new CEO, an appointment that comes four months after the Bellevue, Wash., online education startup was sold to an investment…

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Access free math curriculum tools

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Any teacher can use DreamBox online manipulatives free, with an internet connection and an interactive white board or projector - or even just a computer. DreamBox has developed…

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Schools in rural areas can win up to $10,000 for technology

September 13, 2010September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Rural schools serviced by small independent telephone companies are eligible for grants to improve technology resources. Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to increase technology use…

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Download free curriculum guides on the science of vision

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

In order to help continue and strengthen the education of our youth and educators, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Museum of Vision is providing three…

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Win up to $50,000 for school programs

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Everyday important school programs like arts and sports are being cut. Clorox knows these programs are critical to a child’s educational experience and are just plain fun. And…

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$10,000 for showing NFL team pride

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Schools nationwide are encouraged to show their NFL team pride on Friday, September 10 and submit 3 essays, each in 100 words or less, and 3-6 photos on…

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Win up to $5,000 for community service

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program's goals are to applaud young…

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Exceptional students could win about $43,000

September 1, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The purpose of the Jacob K. Javits (JKJ) Fellowship Program is to award fellowships to eligible students of superior ability, selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial…

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Leading design software AutoCAD returns to Mac

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Autodesk announced Aug. 30 that its AutoCAD software used by professionals to design everything from skyscrapers to pocket knives is reuniting with the Macintosh computer platform, AFP reports.

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Google tool tries to cut through eMail clutter

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Google Inc. can sift through more than a trillion web links in a matter of seconds, but can the internet search leader help people wade through their overflowing…

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Advances offer path to shrink computer chips again

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Scientists at Rice University and Hewlett-Packard are reporting this week that they can overcome a fundamental barrier to the continued rapid miniaturization of computer memory that has been…

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ACLU says Washington schools can’t seize student phones

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The American Civil Liberties Union has objected to a proposed new policy in a Washington state school system that would let school officials seize students’ cell phones if…

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Ed tech is one focus of Maryland’s Race to the Top funds

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Maryland recently became one of 10 winners of the second round of federal Race to the Top grants, and Charles County officials are ready to get the ball…

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PC industry’s woes could mean bargains this fall

November 5, 2013August 30, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

If you're looking for bargains on computers, bad news from the tech industry could be good for your pocketbook, reports the Associated Press.

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Survey suggests nearly half of teens text in class

August 30, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

A new study by textPlus found that 43 percent of teens ages 13-17 say they text in class, and of that group, 17 percent of them say they…

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New Jersey schools chief fired after Race to the Top gaffe

August 30, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired his education commissioner on Aug. 27, days after it was revealed that a simple mistake on an application form might have cost…

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Deep-sea images reveal colorful life off Indonesia

November 5, 2013August 30, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off Indonesia were wowed by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor, reports the Associated Press—including plate-sized…

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CSU must reveal Sarah Palin speech contract, judge rules

August 30, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

California State University, Stanislaus, and its private foundation violated the state’s public-records law when they withheld a speaking contract for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin earlier this year,…

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Fate of Early Learning Challenge Fund remains in doubt

October 13, 2010August 27, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

Advocates of early childhood education continue to fight for a federal initiative that was intended to challenge states to develop effective, innovative models that promote early childhood programs.

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GAO report: Too little competition in wireless market

November 5, 2013August 27, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

According to a government report released Aug. 26, consolidation over the past decade has left just four big carriers in control of 90 percent of the wireless market,…

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Indiana lawmakers still grappling with ‘sexting’

August 27, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Indiana lawmakers are moving cautiously in trying to curb the practice of teens sending racy photos or videos of minors by cell phones, reports the Associated Press.

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Supporters of eBooks say they make readers less isolated, more social

November 5, 2013August 27, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Volumes have been written about technology's ability to connect people. But burying one's nose in a book has always been somewhat isolating, reports the Seattle Times—so what about…

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Wired youth forget how to write in China and Japan

November 5, 2013August 27, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Like every Chinese child, Li Hanwei spent her school days memorizing thousands of the intricate characters that make up the Chinese writing system. Yet, at 21 and now…

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How schools are putting the iPad to work

November 5, 2013August 27, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

When Apple’s iPad tablet went on sale to the public last spring, David Woodbury ordered 30 for the libraries at North Carolina State University to be available for…

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Facebook pokes start-up Teachbook with lawsuit

August 26, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Facebook is concerned that a start-up social network for teachers with the word "book" in its title is infringing on its own trademarks, CNET reports.

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Duncan: Schools should disclose more teacher data

November 5, 2013August 26, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Aug. 25 urged schools across the country to disclose more data on student achievement and teacher effectiveness, saying too much information that would…

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