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New research is questioning the validity of high stakes tests given by states, calling breakdowns in quality control "near commonplace," even as test results affect whether or not students are able to graduate or move to the next grade. MoreA new $1.4 million federal grant will fund the establishment of a Center on Technology and Disability. More
Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association have opened the 2014 ExploraVision Program. The annual student science competition, now in its 22st year, offers prizes of up to $10,000 and is open to K-12 students in the United States and Canada. MoreWalden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is offering five $5,000 grants for schools that are willing to host "Educator for a Day" events during American Education Week in November. MoreNetgear has opened its new "WiFi My School" contest, which will award wireless networking gear and network attached storage devices to five winning schools. MoreMore than 10,000 participants from around the world will compete this month in an online contest designed to challenge and test their cyber security skills. MoreWisconsin's School District of New Berlin will deploy a data warehouse solution for improved data management, analytics, and reports. MoreThrough its YouthSpark initiative, Microsoft is expanding its Technology Education And Literacy in Schools program (TEALS) and adding new curricular resources to its YouthSpark Hub. More
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