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July 19, 2010
19:16
Vernier Donates Time and Technology To Augment STEM Education in Western States
» ‎ THE Journal

Intel Teach, a professional development program aimed at helping teachers integrate technology into their instruction knowledgeably and effectively, will receive assistance from STEM education technology provider Vernier Software & Technology.

16:19
Illinois Cancels State Writing Exams to Save Money
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

The move is provoking concern that writing instruction will taper off and fewer students will master the critical skill.
15:51
Ga. District Targets Cyber Bullies
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

The Glynn County school district's student behavior code will now reflect a state law that prohibits cyber-bullying on school property, through either personal or school-owned electronic technology.
15:31
Becoming Advocates for Our Students
» ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record

Putting the child at the center of his work as an educator was something that took decades to learn but has made all the difference, writes Dane L. Peters, the head of a Montessori school in Brooklyn.

13:06
Carnegie Mellon Invents Robot Moves To Boost Science, Technology Majors
» ‎ THE Journal

A push to inspire kids to pursue careers in computers science and other technology and science areas is getting a four-year, $7 million boost at Carnegie Mellon University.
12:49
Survey Reveals Ed Tech Is Progressing, if Slowly
» ‎ THE Journal

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has released the results of its third annual national education technology survey, and the major findings indicate that American primary and secondary schools and colleges are definitely showing progress in ed tech implementation, but that the pace of that progress is slow and grudging.
12:46
AMD Game Design Education Program Deployed at Beijing Middle School
» ‎ THE Journal

Activate!, a Web-based service operated by technology giant AMD aimed at helping middle schoolers learn and practice beginning video game design, has be adopted at the Dandelion Middle School in Beijing, China.
12:42
Contact Management System Adds Notifications to Social Networking Sites
» ‎ THE Journal

Relatrix has released an update to its EZCommunicator online contact management platform aimed at facilitating communication between school district community members, extending the reach of notifications to popular social networking sites.
12:39
Blackboard To Expand Content Options
» ‎ THE Journal

Blackboard has teamed up with textbook providers McGraw-Hill, Follett, and Barnes & Noble to enhance the availability of educational content in Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship online learning management platform.