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9/24/2013

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Rampant Errors Call into Question the Value of High-Stakes Testing
New research is questioning the validity of high stakes tests given by states, calling breakdowns in quality control "near commonplace," even as test results affect whether or not students are able to graduate or move to the next grade.
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Federal Funding Targets Technology for Students with Disabilities
A new $1.4 million federal grant will fund the establishment of a Center on Technology and Disability.
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Uncle Sam Wants YOU To Comment on E-Rate

Want more funding for broadband? Now's your chance to let the FCC know what you need and why. Deadline: Oct. 16.

2014 ExploraVision Competition Opens
Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association have opened the 2014 ExploraVision Program. The annual student science competition, now in its 22st year, offers prizes of up to $10,000 and is open to K-12 students in the United States and Canada.
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Walden U Offers $5,000 'Educator for a Day' Grants
Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is offering five $5,000 grants for schools that are willing to host "Educator for a Day" events during American Education Week in November.
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Contest To Award Free WiFi for Schools
Netgear has opened its new "WiFi My School" contest, which will award wireless networking gear and network attached storage devices to five winning schools.
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Registration Opens for NYU-Poly Hacking Competition
More than 10,000 participants from around the world will compete this month in an online contest designed to challenge and test their cyber security skills.
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Wisconsin District Deploys Data Warehouse To Improve Management
Wisconsin's School District of New Berlin will deploy a data warehouse solution for improved data management, analytics, and reports.
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Microsoft Extends TEALS Program, Adds STEM Curriculum Resources
Through its YouthSpark initiative, Microsoft is expanding its Technology Education And Literacy in Schools program (TEALS) and adding new curricular resources to its YouthSpark Hub.
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