Internet sales-tax debate heats up
An increasingly thorny debate being waged among state legislatures and internet-based retailers could have huge implications for schools, as the sinking economy threatens to undermine education programs.
Key concepts: internet tax, internet businesses, school funding
Post video to eSN.TV–earn national recognition
Thanks to our Student Video Network (SVN) initiative at eSN.TV (www.eSchoolNews.TV), your students can earn valuable video-production experience–and a shot at national recognition for their efforts.
Key Concepts: student video network, video productions, user generated content, student news
Apple’s Steve Jobs announces health hiatus
Apple Inc. co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs said Jan. 14 he is taking a health hiatus until the end of June — just a week after the cancer survivor tried to assure investors and employees that his recent weight loss was caused by an easily treatable hormone deficiency. Apple’s chief operating officer, Tim Cook, will take over Jobs’ responsibilities while he is on leave.
Math Intervention
Math Intervention
U.S. students are lagging behind their peers in other countries in math achievement, fortunately education companies are responding with solutions
Free digital resources aim to capture students interest in science
The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education have unveiled a new web site that aims to engage students in science education. “Siemens Science Day” provides standards-based videos and hands-on activities for earth, life, and physical science that can help educators turn fourth through sixth graders into aspiring scientists, the two organizations say. “Educators are often challenged to find new ways within their existing curriculum to interest students in science education,” said Dale Fulton, Discovery Education’s senior vice president of curriculum development.
Panel: Technology alone can’t protect kids online
A task force charged with assessing technologies for protecting children from unwanted contact online has concluded that no single approach is foolproof and that parent and teacher oversight is vital.
Key concepts: internet safety, internet education, Internet Safety Technical Task Force
Broward makes it easier for students to ‘text’ tips
Florida’s Broward County Schools are keeping up with the high-tech times by offering students a new way to make anonymous tips when something dangerous happens on campus, reports the Sun-Sentinel of South Florida: text messaging.
Duncan impresses during Senate hearing
At his Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 13, Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan said he hopes to be able to continue the “Obama effect” with children by improving access to early childhood programs, raising standards and increasing teacher quality in K-12 schools, and boosting access to higher education.
Key concepts: Arne Duncan, education secretary, president-elect, senate hearing
Obama eyes tech-savvy insider for FCC chief
President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Julius Genachowski, one of his key technology advisors, to be the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to a Democratic official.
Key concept: Julius Genachowski, FCC, Obama and FCC, net neutrality, broadband access
Hard times cut state cyber-school enrollments
Pennsylvania’s 11 cyber charter schools are the latest victims of the recession, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.