Chicago Schools Partner with Tech Companies To Develop STEM Program
Chicago students will soon have the opportunity to attend one of five Early College STEM Schools (ECSS) to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for careers in science and technology. The ECSS program has been created under a partnership agreement between Chicago Public Schools (CPS), City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, and Verizon Wireless.
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Educational software and service provider ASCD has begun to offer professional development resources for educators at no cost through iTunes U.
MoreLarge-Scale Data Centers Drive Server Growth Worldwide
Though hampered by hard disk drive (HDD) supply problems and increasing use of server virtualization, sales of servers saw high single-digit growth last year, driven in part by the expansion of data centers to support Web access from smart phones and tablets.
MorePlato To Acquire Archipelago Learning
Thoma Bravo's Plato Learning will acquire Archipelago Learning for $11.10 per share, or approximately $291 million, following a unanimous decision by Archipelago's board of directors.
MoreISTE CEO To Step Down
Don Knezek will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the International Society for Technology in Education September 30, 2012.
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