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Bringing High-Tech Development to High-Need Schools
A new certificate program launching later this year will show educators and administrators how technologies like text messaging, podcasting, and videoconferencing can boost the learning experience at underserved schools in Arizona. More

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European Commission Brokers Safety Deal with 17 Social Networking Sites
Seventeen leading Web sites have agreed to put in place safeguards to protect young people from unwittingly risking their privacy and safety in Europe. They include Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, the French video Web site Dailymotion, and Habbo Hotel, a virtual world for children. More
Mitsubishi Launches Installation, Classroom Projectors
Mitsubishi has introduced three new DLP-based projectors, including a new classroom model with enhanced audio capabilities and two high-light-output installation projectors. More
PBwiki Campus Edition Brings Down Institutional Pricing for Hosted Wikis
PBwiki has launched a new academic version of its collaboration service, PBwiki Campus Edition. The new edition offers premium hosted services for academic institutions. More
Mac Minis Get Improved Graphics; iMacs Get Memory, Storage Bumps
Apple has revamped its iMac and Mac mini consumer desktop lines. The new Mac mini gets improved graphics capabilities, moving to Nvidia integrated graphics, while the iMac gets expanded memory and storage--up to 1 TB in a base configuration--and new pricing. More
NComputing Deploys Virtual Desktop Solutions for 5,000 Schools in India
NComputing has recently completed a large-scale computerization project for Andhra Pradesh Government Schools in India aimed at increasing overall access to technology while minimizing both infrastructure costs and energy consumption. More
SnapStream Shrinks Media Search Appliance
SnapStream Media has introduced a smaller version of its television capture and search appliance for education, the SnapStream Mini. It's expected to ship by the end of March. More
Jahia Community Edition 6 Expands Portal, Content Management Features
Jahia has released an update to its open source Web content management system, Jahia Community Edition 6, under GPLv2. The latest version expands the enterprise content management system's portal and document management features and also includes new Web 2.0 enhancements. More

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Essential Guide to K-12 Content Filtering

Although CIPA compliance may be the main reason K–12 school districts need web filtering, it shouldn’t be the only reason. Filtering in today’s schools is more than blocking harmful or obscene websites — it’s about keeping students safe and focused on learning. Read more...

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