THE News Update
1/7/2015

News & Issues

  • Lower Fuel Prices Could Mean K-12 Tech Windfall

    One investment firm estimates that schools will experience a $2 billion savings in lower fuel prices for the current fiscal year and could likely spend this "found money" on technology and consumables such as digital content. However, what could turn out to be a boon for some states could have detrimental effects on other states.

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  • The 5 Most Popular Educational Apps of 2014

    These are the five top-rated apps from Common Sense Graphite's "Best Ed Tech of 2014" list.

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  • California Districts To Pilot Next Gen Science Standards Professional Development

    While districts are ramping up to prepare for online assessments based around the Common Core State Standards, some are also preparing for the Next Generation Science Standards. Eight school districts and two charter school organizations in California are participating in an early implementation initiative to begin development of a learning community for K-8

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  • Smartphone Shipments Surge as Feature Phone Sales Drop

    Global smartphone shipments grew just more than 20 percent to reach 301 million units in the third quarter of 2014 despite no growth in the mobile phone market overall, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner.

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