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March 23, 2010
17:34
Big Ideas and Reform Fatigue
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

The transformation of schooling as we know it is inevitable, writes Lisa Petrides, but it will have to be led by those who experience daily the problems of the current system.
16:58
Chiefs Press Education Secretary on ESEA Issues
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

State superintendents pose tough questions about flexibility and rural education, but generally support the ESEA-renewal blueprint.
15:17
N.J. Gov. Christie to School Employees: Skip Raises
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
15:17
Appeals Court Rejects Texas 2008 English-Language Order
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

13:28
Are Schools Pushing Girls Away from Science?
» ‎ THE Journal

Women and underrepresented minorities who have successfully pursued STEM careers were discouraged along the way, according to a report released this week. What's more, those who experienced discouragement in their lives most often cited their educational institutions as the offenders. But they also cited "inspiring and dedicated teachers" as positive influences in their career decisions.
11:58
NSF Grant Connects Researchers with K-12 Students and Teachers
» ‎ THE Journal

A new five-year, $2.65 million grant from the National Science Foundation will connect Michigan State University researchers with K-12 students and teachers from several rural districts in Michigan. The program is designed not just to boost STEM literacy among the K-12 participants, but also to help develop the researchers into better scientists by letting them work on their teaching and communications skills.
11:55
California District To Install Solar Arrays
» ‎ THE Journal

Baldwin Park Unified School District in California will deploy solar arrays across seven of its campuses and its administrative center, an undertaking that could net the district more than $1 million per year in savings and incentive rebates.
11:51
OLAT 6.3 Expands Learning Resources, Reporting
» ‎ THE Journal

OLAT, an open source learning management system (LMS), has been updated to version 6.3, expanding various media resources, adding new search capabilities, and enhancing notifications and reporting.
11:48
Canon Intros 6 LCD Education Projectors
» ‎ THE Journal

Canon has introduced six LCD projectors designed for classroom use--two high-resolution models and several high-light-output models for use in larger facilities or classrooms with higher than usual ambient light.
10:47
Purdue U and PBS TeacherLine Team on STEM Training for Educators
» ‎ THE Journal

Purdue University is teaming up with PBS to educate elementary school teachers on how to teach engineering concepts to young students.

9:51
Better Mentoring, Better Teachers
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Selecting the right teachers, training them well, and giving them the time they need are the keys to mentoring success, writes Dara Barlin.
9:45
Report: Catholic Clergy Abuse Claims Drop in U.S.
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
9:00
Inquiry Into Iowa School Group Widens
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
9:00
N.J. School District Budgets Calling for Layoffs
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

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