T.H.E. News Update
Breaking Stories in K-12
10/14/2009
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News & Issues

  • Study: Games, Video Improve Preschooler Literacy

    A new study has shown that educational videos and interactive games can have a positive impact on preschooler literacy when incorporated into the curriculum in a classroom setting.More

  • Colorado Launches Collaboration for STEM Career Development

    Seeking to position Colorado as a leader in education to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), three institutions of higher learning and a renowned public school district have collaborated to form the Colorado Academy for the Development of STEM-related Careers (Colorado ADSC).More

  • ISBA Works To Help Idaho Schools Improve Safety

    The Idaho School Board Association (ISBA) has announced it is collaborating with insurance provider Moreton & Co. to bring the SafeSchools.com online training program to schools statewide. The program offers variety of online courses aimed at training users for complete preparedness in all manner of health- and safety-related scenarios in a school environment.More

  • K-12 Grant To Award Classroom Clickers

    The Turning Foundation, Study Island, and Performance Matters have launched a new grant to award teachers with student response systems, also knows as classroom clickers.More

  • Texas District Turns to Web To Lower Dropout Rates

    San Antonio Independent School District in Texas has implemented a Web-based program to lower the rate of students dropping from its high schools.More

  • Aruba Networks Offers Sub-$700 802.11n Access Point

    Aruba Networks has released a compact dual-radio AP-105 802.11n access point (AP) priced at $695, the lowest cost dual-radio 802.11n access point the company sells. More

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