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Elmo USA Bob Crellin, regional manager for Elmo USA, talks about safer, greener technology for students. eSchool News Nancy David, the online director for eSchool News, explains how educators and…
Adjustable-height desks gaining in popularity
Minnesota’s Marine Elementary School and other nearby schools are using a type of adjustable-height school desk, allowing pupils to stand while they work, that sixth-grade teacher Abby Brown designed with the help of a local ergonomic furniture company two years ago, reports the New York Times.
Study: Internet “addiction” might fuel teen aggression
According to a new study, certain online activities might encourage kids to “release their anger” or otherwise be aggressive in ways they normally would not in the real world, Reuters reports.
Report urges U.S. to look abroad for ed lessons
A recent report urging action items to ensure that American students are globally competitive is bringing renewed focus to “international benchmarking,” or the idea of looking toward other countries for help in drafting state achievement standards.
Key words: international benchmarking, advisory group, National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers, Achieve Inc
What’s next for digital music on campus?
Higher-education officials are pondering what the future holds for digital music on college campuses after the demise of yet another legal music downloading service aimed at college students. Key words: digital music, ruckus, napster, choruss, sony, RIAA.
Obama to Congress: Education is key
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama on Feb. 24 cited education as one of three keys to economic recovery and long-term prosperity for the United States.
Key words: Obama, congressional address, education support, key to prosperity
Teachers get MySpace, Google training
Teachers from the San Francisco Unified School District are slated to meet Feb. 24 with representatives from Google, MySpace, CNET, YouTube, and Technorati for training on how to bring blogging, podcasting, online video, and social networking into their classrooms, NewTeeVee reports.
Public school web site is a bridge to private aid
It’s like “Craigslist,” except the goal is to bring people together to support public schools in Hawaii, reports the Honolulu Star-Bulletin: School stakeholders can click on the new web site helphawaiischools.com to find out how to help.
Educators wary in wake of Nortel bankruptcy
Acutely aware of how the sudden change or demise of an important technology vendor can wreak havoc on their ed-tech programs, school leaders across North America are watching closely as Toronto-based telecommunications firm Nortel Networks aims to reorganize after filing for bankruptcy protection last month.
Key words: Nortel, chapter 11 bankruptcy, educational technology, owensboro public schools, LearnIT
Court strikes down California video-game law
In a decision that could have a far-reaching effect on other states’ efforts, a federal appeals court on Feb. 20 struck down a California law that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, reports the Associated Press.