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• March 10, 2010
• 19:25

  Broadband Plan Looks To Overhaul E-Rate, Promote Online Learning

   » ‎ THE Journal
  In a presentation to stakeholders Wednesday, FCC Director of Education Steve Midgley provided a preview of the forthcoming National Broadband Plan, which will be formally released next week. The plan, as it pertains to education, calls for an expansion of E-Rate and new federal supports for the promotion and delivery of online learning.

• 17:42

  Finalists Cram for Race to Top Presentations

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  Fifteen states and the District of Columbia prepare for next week’s high-stakes pitch for $4 billion in stimulus grants.

• 13:45

  Engaging Students with History: The Power of Slave Narratives

   » ‎ Edutopia
  Middle school students connect with history by writing stories from a slave's perspective.

• 11:15

  Boxlight Rolls Out Short-Throw Interactive Whiteboard Projector

   » ‎ THE Journal
  Boxlight has rolled out a new short-throw version of its ProjectWrite2 interactive whiteboard projection system, ProjectWrite2/W.
• 11:10

  Da-Lite Links Lecterns to iPhones and iPods

   » ‎ THE Journal
  Da-Lite has introduced a new accessory for its lecterns that allows an instructor to deliver presentations directly from an iPod or iPhone. The new universal iPod dock accessory can be recessed into the reading surface of any Da-Lite lectern.
• 11:07

  MvixUSA Debuts HD Digital Signage Players

   » ‎ THE Journal
  MvixUSA has announced two new high-definition digital signage players, the Mvix DS HDPro and Mvix DS Elite. The two new players support full 1080p high definition video and are networkable.

• 9:19

  Gov. Says Wash. School Reform Is Required

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 9:13

  Texas Ed. Board Set to Take 1st Vote Since Primary

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 9:13

  La. Weighs Plan to Share Charters' Best Practices

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 9:13

  Bill for 'Innovative Schools' Passes Miss. House

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:54

  Pope's Brother: I Ignored Physical Abuse Reports

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:53

  German Bishops to Investigate Abuse Charges

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:24

  Draft Common Standards Elicit Kudos and Criticism

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  The draft released today tries to describe the grade-by-grade skills and knowledge students need in English and math to thrive after high school.

• 0:00

  Grant Applications Available for $650m Federal Innovation Program

   » ‎ ISTE Recent News Feed
  The US Department of Education released grant applications and criteria for its Investing in Innovation (i3) program this week. Local districts and nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for nearly $650m in competitive grants focused on scaling up, validating, and developing innovative programs. Applications are due in mid-May of this year, with funds to be awarded in September.