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9/15/2010

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Are We Ready for Testing Under Common Core State Standards?
There's a bumpy road ahead on the way to a successful Common Core State Standards movement. Already states and districts are examining the match between current standards, what they currently teach at various grade levels, and the CCSS. Of particular significance is that online tests will become the norm in the years ahead for many states. But are schools and teachers ready for this? Should you be concerned?
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iPads for Middle Schoolers: California District Rolls Out Mobile Devices for Fall Semester
Students at Avery Middle School in California are receiving iPads as part of their standard classroom equipment for the fall semester.
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Intel Revises Classmate PC
Intel unveiled a new version of its Classmate PC design Tuesday. The updated clamshell-style netbook, which is targeted for K-12 education environments, gains the latest Intel Atom processor and adds other refinements.
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Miami-Dade Adopts Supplemental Math Program for High Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) in Florida is adopting Carnegie Learning Math in an effort to help improve math achievement in high schools throughout the district. The district will implement the math intervention and supplemental learning software in all 42 of its high schools during the 2010-2011 school year.
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Smart Phone Adoption Growing Faster Than Expected
In the wake of a recent downgrade to its worldwide PC forecast, market research firm International Data Corp. (IDC) this week significantly upgraded its forecast for converged mobile devices, also known as smart phones. The company also forecast dramatically increased market share for Android and Windows Mobile at the expense of both Symbian and Apple's iOS.
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California Schools Pilot iPad Algebra Curriculum
Education publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has launched a new algebra curriculum delivery system for Apple's iPad. Dubbed "Fuse," the system is being piloted for a one-year period in middle schools in four California school districts.
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Event: HMH and History To Present Constitution Day Webinar for Schools
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is teaming up with History this week to present a free, live "Constitution Day" Webinar designed specifically for K-12 schools.
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SmartDraw Updates 'Visual Processor'
Graphics software developer SmartDraw has released an update to its presentation tool, SmartDraw VP.
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California High School Credits Technology with Improving Educational Experience
New Millennium Secondary School (NMSS) of Carson, CA, has reported that its use of Web-based communications management system eChalk has resulted in improved student and teacher communication and greater parental involvement in the education process.
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Crestron Launches Power Over Ethernet Control System
Crestron has rolled out a new Power over Ethernet control system that connects with up to 23 PoE-compatible devices.
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