T.H.E. News Update :: February 11, 2009 -- THE Journal

News & Issues

Senate, House Look To Reconcile Stimulus Packages; School Modernization up in the Air
The United States Senate passed its version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Tuesday, 61-37. The Senate version of the stimulus package differs from the original House version in some significant ways that impact K-12 education--in particular in the area of school construction. Now Senators will work with members of the House to arrive at a compromise plan. More
Report: Late Graduation Pays Off
Although on-time graduation is the most desirable outcome for high school students, late graduation is significantly, quantifiably better than no graduation at all, according to a new study released this week by the Center for Public Education. The report found that "the extra work late graduates and their schools put in toward earning a high school diploma pays off in every aspect of life." More
Foundations Focus Youth Efforts on Digital Media
The Adobe Foundation, the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and the Black Eyed Peas's Peapod Foundation have joined forces to launch new programs focused on bringing digital media to kids in underserved areas. This includes the expansion of the Adobe Youth Voices program and the launch of new music and multimedia academies. More
AEC Releases New U.S. History Course
American Education Corp. has introduced a new year-long, high school-level United States History course for its A+nywhere Learning System program. More

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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Updates for Faster Recovery, Redesigned Restart Screen

Microsoft has introduced two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 that aim to reduce downtime and improve system recovery.
Amplify Launches Custom AI-Powered Automatic Speech Recognition System

Curriculum and assessment company Amplify has introduced a custom Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system to support its instructional products.
Cloud Security Auditing Tool Uses AI to Validate Providers' Security Assessments

The Cloud Security Alliance has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered system that automates the validation of cloud service providers' (CSPs) security assessments, aiming to improve transparency and trust across the cloud computing landscape.
AI-Powered Teaching Platform Provides Personalized Recommendations, Resources

Ed tech company Brisk Teaching has introduced Brisk Next, and AI-powered platform for planning, creating, and delivering instruction.