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Breaking Stories in K-12

11/16/2010

News & Issues

NASA, Lockheed Martin Freecycle Computers for Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) of Upper Marlboro, MD has received a full computer systems upgrade, thanks to a partnership with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and aviation and aerospace technology giant Lockheed Martin.
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Washington Schools, Colleges Receive State Energy Grants
With the help of a state jobs bill and a large renewable energy company, 21 school districts and eight community and technical colleges in Washington State are funding energy conservation projects that will help create local jobs and reduce utility costs.
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North Carolina Schools To Get Vocational Training in Microsoft Products
High school students in North Carolina will have access to vocational training tools from Microsoft thanks to a deal struck between the company and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
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Illinois District Moves 52 Libraries to Online Management System
Rockford Public Schools (RPS) of Rockford, IL is moving its library management online. With more than 30,000 students enrolled in 54 schools, the district is making the shift as part of an effort to make management of resources, especially expensive and often difficult to replace books and media materials, more efficient.
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Math Video Site Goes Free for Educators
Ed tech developer TenMarks has made its online teaching and learning resource free for K-12 schools and educators.
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Brief: GITEC Launches IT Scholarships
The Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC) has opened its 2011 awards program. Each year GITEC provides scholarships for up to eight high school students looking to pursue majors in IT-related disciplines, including computer science.
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News & Issues

NASA, Lockheed Martin Freecycle Computers for Schools

Washington Schools, Colleges Receive State Energy Grants

North Carolina Schools To Get Vocational Training in Microsoft Products

Illinois District Moves 52 Libraries to Online Management System

Math Video Site Goes Free for Educators

Brief: GITEC Launches IT Scholarships

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