California schools cancel deal with online Kaplan University
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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- 3D equipment helps school lessons take on a whole new dimension - September 3, 2010
- IETF: AT&T’s net neutrality claim is ‘misleading’ - September 3, 2010
- To boost security, Facebook adds remote logout - September 3, 2010
To win over users, gadgets have to be touchable
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…
Texas governor offers school grants to spur sharing
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.…
Former Leapfrog, Blackboard exec joins DreamBox Learning as new CEO
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…
Access free math curriculum tools
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…
Schools in rural areas can win up to $10,000 for technology
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…
Download free curriculum guides on the science of vision
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…
Win up to $50,000 for school programs
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…
$10,000 for showing NFL team pride
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…
Win up to $5,000 for community service
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…