Google is seeking entries for the second annual Google Science Fair through April 1.
Pre-applications are now being accepted for the federal Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program. The new pre-application process is designed to make it simpler for schools and other organizations to submit proposals for development grants.
The United States Department of Education is asking students to contribute ideas for a unique education startup as part of its National Education Startup Challenge going on right now.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 02/23/12
Teachers' best practices for integrating digital and blended instruction into the classroom are being sought in the Kaplan's First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 02/23/12
Kaplan K12 Learning Services is seeking best practices for integrating digital and blended instruction into the classroom for the company's First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 02/22/12
The Obama administration's FY 2013 education budget has rankled at least one education technology group. This week, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) issued a formal statement decrying the continued absence of federal funding targeted specifically to education technology.
Educators looking for support in developing and using mobile applications can turn to a new grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation.
- By Stephen Noonoo
- 02/15/12
Lenovo will award one K-8 school a technology makeover valued at $50,000 in its 2012 Dream To Do contest.
NCH Software is offering $10,000 worth of media lab software through its PhotoStage Video Contest, which asks students to answer the question, "What will computers do when I am 25?"
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 02/15/12
The STEM Partnership School has received $1 million in funding to support its goal of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school, located at Aurora University, will eventually cater to elementary and middle school students and serve as an immersive training ground for Aurora U undergraduate and graduate students.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 02/15/12