The vast majority of E-rate applicants think that the program is not adequately funded and that it's "critical to their success," according to a report released this week.
Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association have kicked off the 2013 ExploraVision Program. The annual student science competition, now in its 21st year, is open to K-12 students in the United States and Canada, offering prizes of up to $10,000.
The National Science Teachers Association will coordinate the eCybermission STEM competition for the United States Army in order to promote student interest in the field through online collaborative learning.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 08/07/12
Many of the 11 winning projects in Microsoft's latest Partners in Learning competition focus on greening, gaming, and collaboration.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 08/06/12
Parents and teachers can apply for a chance to win $25,000 in new tablets for their school, thanks to a new grant program from 3M and education non-profit Digital Wish.
Operating in 36 states, Fund For Teachers has given more than $17.8 million in grant money since 2001, sending educators around the world to develop lessons on technology, STEM, and other topics.
SchoolReach has launched a $100,000 grant program to help schools implement its CyberBully Hotline, an anonymous bullying reporting tool.
Up to 124 local education agencies and related entities will be going after their share of a $60 million pot made available by the United States Department of Education to fund innovative practices intended to improve student achievement.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/05/12
E-rate Manager customers will now have the option of selecting between three levels of service and features that best serve their E-rate needs.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/27/12
A large buying organization that serves education and government agencies has signed a deal with CDW-Government to simplify the process of purchasing technology and professional services that qualify for E-rate discounts.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/20/12