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A new set of national standards for K-12 math and English could either hold the key to helping schools "share innovations across state borders" or "undermine the role of teachers and administrators," depending on who's assessing them. The federal government, for its part, is supporting the new Common Core State Standards, released this week, and promising to tie state funding to their adoption, with potential spillover into Title I. More
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Nearly 2 million children worldwide already use the renowned XO laptop computer, according to its provider, the philanthropic organization One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). And now, with the help of no small amount of feedback from its users, OLPC has teamed up with integrated technology solutions developer Marvell to design the next generation of durable, low-cost computers for students in global regions underserved by technology: The sub-$100 XO tablet. MoreCapstone has released PebbleGo Earth and Space, the latest entry in the PebbleGo series of browser-based subscription educational tools for younger learners. MoreEdvance360 has updated its learning management system, Edvance360 LMS-SN, expanding course development and reporting features and adding in new learning outcome management tools. MoreThe Michigan public school system has launched the state's first online public charter school, the Michigan Virtual Charter Academy. More
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