THE News Update: Connected Teaching, Learning and Leadership

What You Need To Know Now

4/29/2014

Innovator Profile

Connected Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Joe Mazza, the director of connected teaching, learning and leadership at North Penn School District in Lansdale, PA, talks about how he uses social media to stay connected to his fellow educators as well as students and parents.
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News & Issues

Bing's Classroom-Friendly Search Enters Wide Release
Microsoft Bing's school-friendly search, Bing in the Classroom, is now open to all eligible K-12 schools in the United States. Previously, the program was only in limited pilot.
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Smart Notebook 2014 Software Gets Keyboard-Free Editing, 3D Tools, Enhanced Mobile Support
The new version of the collaborative learning software features a new Text Pen, math software powered by GeoGebra and other tools for teachers and students.
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Microsoft YouthSpark Partners Launch Education Program
As part of its YouthSpark initiative, Microsoft has teamed with nine of its hardware partners to deliver a special pricing program on devices for schools. The devices are designed to be compliant with Common Core testing requirements and start at less than $300.
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Feds Approve Mods to NY and MA Race to the Top Projects
Two states that received Race to the Top grant funding from the federal government are the latest states that have received permission to amend their projects.
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U Southern California To Offer Online Doctor of Ed Degree
The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education has unveiled plans to launch its first online doctorate degree.
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