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Denver superintendent goes to Washington
School leaders soon could have another ally in Congress: Michael Bennet, superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, was named Jan. 3 by Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter as his…
Five ed-tech stories to watch for 2009
Recently, we posted a look back at the 10 most significant educational technology stories of 2008. Now, here's a look ahead at five stories that could have a…
College applications clog online system
As a Jan. 1 deadline loomed for thousands of college applicants, the computer system that handles online applications for some 350 colleges and universities was overwhelmed by the…
Several states push to stem cyber bullying
The growing problem of cyber bullying has led to a push among states to pass laws aimed at clamping down on the student-spun harassment, intimidation, and threats coursing…
No shoes? No problem for this college interview
For her college interview, Avery Cullinan put on her best outfit but didn't bother with shoes. She sat in her living room, smiled into her computer's webcam, and…
$2.2 million for safe school initiatives
The Safe Schools/Healthy Students program supports the implementation and enhancement of integrated, comprehensive community-wide plans that create safe and drug-free schools and promote healthy childhood development.
Aspen Institute scholarships for public high school juniors
The Bezos Scholars Program and the Aspen Institute have teamed up to offer 12 public high school juniors who are independent thinkers, demonstrated leaders and engaged community members.…
$2 million awards to assist in teaching American history
Note: Deadline for intent to apply is Jan. 12. Local educational agencies that work in partnership with an institution of higher education, a non-profit history or humanities organization,…
$425,000 to help migrant farmworkers complete first year of college
Institutions of higher education or private non-profit organizations, including, faith-based organizations, are invited to apply for grant awards to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children receive…
Resource Library:
How co-teaching supports students and teachers
Today, schools recognize the social benefits of students learning together, even when their needs differ. Co-teaching works to ensure students who need more support receive it, while the students who…
Creating transformation classrooms
The unique, lifechanging connection between teacher and student. At Promethean, everything we do serves to strengthen this relationship. We’ll never stop finding new ways to help teachers spark insights and…
The Do’s and Don’ts of K-12 Wi-Fi Networks
With student learning and IoT devices reliant on wireless connectivity, reliable and always-available Wi-Fi is mission critical for success. Here are the biggest Wi-Fi do’s and don’ts to get your…
Webinars:
Overcoming the Impact of Staffing Shortages
A deep dive into the impact of teacher shortages on education and how technology can support shifting classroom realities Join ... Read more
Virtual Reality Gets Real
No longer the stuff of science fiction, virtual reality applications are up and running and making significant educational impacts in ... Read more
Harnessing the Power of Edtech for More Effective and Efficient Teaching
Now that nearly every student has a device and access to the internet, how can we use technology to maximize ... Read more