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Mobile learning in preK-12 is growing at a double-digit rate, but according to new data released by market research firm Ambient Insight, several factors are hindering it from even more rapid adoption, including "saturation" of older forms of technology in American schools. MoreMost Internet users have long been aware that the actual download speeds they get from their Internet connections are somewhat slower than advertised. More
Sanborn Regional School District (SAU#17) of Kingston, NH has implemented Global Scholar's Pinnacle Suite in an effort provide its educators with comprehensive assessment tools that will help them make better, more effective decision regarding instruction. MoreAfter eight months and three rounds of judging, Discovery and 3M have announced the 10 nationwide finalists in their 12th Young Scientist Challenge, the annual competition open to students in grades 5 through 8 who want to tackle a social or security issue facing the country using science. MoreBenchmark Grading has launched a free online tool for student grading and progress analysis toward state and core benchmarks. The Web service provides a teacher gradebook with extended features including comments and reports to keep parents informed. More
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