Ambitious Five-Point Tech Plan Outlined by National Ed. Leaders
The LEAD commission has released five recommendations to accelerate digital teaching and learning in the nation's schools. Read Full Post >
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May 21, 2013
Student Data Too Often a Tangled Web for Schools, Report Says
Schools are awash in data, but their tech systems lack "interoperability," or the ability to work together, a new report concludes. Read Full Post >
April 16, 2013
New Tech Infrastructure, Standards Needed, Ed. Department Official Says
Jim Shelton, the assistant deputy secretary for innovation and improvement at the U.S. Department of Education, outlined four elements to improving U.S. education. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Former U.S. Ed-Tech Chief Karen Cator to Lead Digital Promise
The former Apple Inc. official plans to use her government and tech company experience to help bridge the public and private sectors. Read Full Post >
April 11, 2013
FCC Commissioner Calls for Overhaul of E-rate to Help Schools
A commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission argues that schools need more funding, and specific capacity goals, through the E-rate. Read Full Post >
February 05, 2013
Top Congressional Democrat Offers Ed-Tech Measure
Congressman George Miller, a Democrat, has introduced a proposal that he says will encourage the effective use of technology in schools. Read Full Post >
November 14, 2012
Karen Cator Stepping Down as U.S. Ed-Tech Chief
The former Apple executive, who served in the Obama administration for four years, plans to leave the job in 2013 after her replacement is chosen and put in place. Read Full Post >
November 08, 2012
i3 Winners Show Heavy Technology Focus
Ten of the 20 winners of the fiscal year 2012 competition were evaluated to have a significant focus on using technology in their application. Read Full Post >
July 31, 2012
Connected Educator Month to Launch With Virtual Conference
Here's what you need to know for the three-day event featuring five keynote speakers and 11 panel discussions. Read Full Post >
July 17, 2012
Census Report Highlights Internet-Access Gaps
Educational attainment, race, income, and disability remain substantial predictors of access. Read Full Post >
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