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THE Journal Magazine: September 2013

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Departments:

  • Our Space: Editorial director Therese Mageau asserts that E-Rate reform should include extending discount broadband to families who need it.
  • Here & Now: 5 sites for free digital textbooks
  • Product Roundup: 7 new apps
  • Innovator: Jane Englert, learning designer and technology integrator at Ephrata High School (PA), talks about choosing the right tech tool for the job.

September 2013 | vol. 41 no. 8

Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Comment on E-Rate
Want more funding for broadband? Here’s your chance to let the FCC know what you need and why.
Reform E-Rate Now!
The FCC must catch up with schools’ needs for more and faster broadband.
How to Choose the Right Apps for Early Learning
Young children learn best from carefully vetted content.
Legal Issues in IT
Keeping pace with the minutiae of cloud computing law is a big challenge for any district. It’s also a necessary one.
The 30,000-Foot Viewt
Geovisual software can help district leaders make data-driven decisions about redistricting, attrition, and transportation.
4 Keys to Designing a Virtual Desktop Environment
The CIO of Lone Star College System discusses how to evaluate desktop virtualization opportunities, set up pilots, and ultimately establish a reliable production environment.
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