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A high school in Connecticut is developing and honing a hybrid library that incorporates both traditional books and new digital technologies. MoreIn a statement yesterday, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the expansion of the Universal Service Fund's Lifeline program to include broadband internet access for low-income, disadvantaged, and rural Americans. However, in response, the Civil and Human Rights Coalition expressed concern with the program's timeline and cost-controlling measures. More
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Preschoolers in North Carolina's largest school district will now be able to use touchscreen computers in the classroom. MorePersonalized learning pathways will be available for students in grades K-2 with the expansion of a partnership between CompassLearning and the Northwest Evaluation Association. MoreCasio this week reported it's revamping its lineup of highly mobile projectors that use a hybrid light source based on lasers and LEDs. MoreCharles County Public Schools has adopted an online program designed to teach high school students financial literacy. MoreThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently hosted a workshop on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education that included a demonstration of a university project to create STEM focused videos that can be freely used in high school classes. MoreSonic Foundry has released a version of its lecture capture software that allows users to view presentations on their mobile devices. More
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