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Surviving the school budget crisis
Surviving the school budget crisis
ASBO conference helps schools save money
New technologies that can help schools save money and improve efficiency were on display during the Association for School Business Officials’ annual conference in Orlando Sept. 24-26.
APQC: Process management can improve education
An ambitious program aims to transform K-12 education outcomes by focusing on the processes through which schools strive to achieve those outcomes--and it already has led to positive…
Seven proven ways to save on school budgets
Despite some small signs of an economic recovery, states continue to struggle with their budgets—and districts are still finding it necessary to cut costs wherever possible. But such…
Five ways to make smart ed-tech investments
In talking with school leaders around the country, we’ve come up with five tips for how to spend the remaining stimulus money while getting the best bang for…
NYC schools to deploy free eMail, collaboration tools
In what could be a huge sign of change in how students learn, New York City Public Schools has begun implementation of communication and collaboration software from ePals…
Schools save money with refurbished computers
At less than half the cost of purchasing new computers, buying high-quality refurbished machines is cheaper and more efficient, some education technology directors say—and that’s a big deal…
Web helps boost school supply drives
Teachers spend an average of $623 on school supplies each year, according to a study sponsored by OfficeMax. To help change that, OfficeMax has teamed up with Adopt-a-Classroom,…
Free online curriculum expanding to middle grades
An online instructional resource for students in grades 8-12 that has been available to schools free of charge since December 2008 soon will include content for sixth and…
Schools turn to unified communications to save costs, boost productivity
