THE News Update: Nevada Completes Common Core Computer Testing after Meltdown Last Year

6/7/2016

News & Issues

Nevada Completes Common Core Computer Testing after Meltdown Last Year
Nevada education officials say students were able to complete online Common Core assessments this year, after catastrophic failures debilitated its computerized system last year.
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Best Jobs for Generation Z Include Several Tech Positions
The best jobs for Generation Z will include computer and information systems analyst, information security analyst and software developer, according to a new report by CareerCast, a national job search site.
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Scalable Display Technologies Releases Wall-Sized Collaboration Display System
The Huddlewall platform is designed for Windows-based applications for teams and groups.
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InFocus Adds 4K Model to its Jupiter Catalyst Line of Wall Processors
InFocus is launching a new model in its line of display wall processors at the InfoComm 2016 conference taking place this week in Las Vegas. The Jupiter Catalyst 4K supports up to 12 ultra-high-definition 4K outputs (non-HDCP) on a single 3U CPU chassis supporting resolutions of of 3,840 x 2,160 per output via mini DisplayPort with four destination windows per card. Up to four expansion chassis can be added for additional outputs.
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Turnitin, College Board Expand Partnership with New Integrations
Turnitin has extended a partnership with College Board in a move that will connect its writing tools with programs such as SpringBoard to promote effective student writing practice.
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BenQ Rolls Out DLP Laser Projector, Interactive Classroom Displays, Transparent Digital Signage
BenQ is launching several new technologies at the InfoComm 2016 conference this week in Las Vegas, including interactive flat panels for classrooms, a new hybrid DLP laser projector and a new transparent digital signage line that combines a transparent digital screen with a display case.
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Arizona Districts Complete 10 Gigabit Fiber Optic WAN
Two school districts in Yuma, AZ are now connected to a city-wide fiber optic wide area network, providing 25 schools and administrative buildings with 10 gigabit per second internet access.
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California School District Adopts Essay Building Platform
The Perris Union School District in Riverside County, CA, is partnering with Story2, a New York-based ed tech company, to help students write authentic college admission essays.
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DVIGear Extends DisplayPort Signal to 100 Meters
DVIGear is revealing a new technology to extend the range of DisplayPort cable to 100 meters at this week's InfoComm 2016 conference taking place in Las Vegas.
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ZeeVee Expands ZyPerMX Line, Debuts IP Decoder
ZeeVee is debuting new IP video decoding and encoding hardware at the InfoComm 2016 conference taking place this week in Las Vegas. The systems are designed for distributing video over IP using common, off-the-shelf 10 gigabit switches.
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Moodle Releases K-12 Edition of LMS
Moodle has introduced new fee-based packaging versions of its cloud-based learning management system intended specifically for K-12 schools.
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Upcoming Events & Funding Opportunities
Upcoming K–12 Grants
- Social Emotional Learning Innovation Fund
  Sponsor: NoVo Foundation and Education First
  Award: Up to $5,000
  Number of Awards: Varies
  Application Deadline: June 13
- Foundation for Blended and Online Learning Teacher Grant Program
  Sponsor: Foundation for Blended and Online Learning
  Award: Up to $10,000
  Number of Awards: Max of 150 applications will be considered, and up to $200,000 total will be awarded
  Application Deadline: June 15
- Fab School Labs Contest
  Sponsor: Northrup Grumman Foundation
  Award: $100,000
  Number of Awards: 5
  Application Deadline: June 17
- Champion Creatively Alive Children Creative Leadership Grants 2016
  Sponsor: Crayola
  Award: $2,500 plus $1,000 in Crayola products
  Number of Awards: Up to 20
  Application Deadline: June 20
- Adopt a Classroom
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- Brown Rudnick Community Grants
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- Naiku Innovative Teacher Grant
  Deadline: Ongoing (approx. 10 awards per month)
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- ICEEEL 2017 : 19th International Conference on e-Education and e-Learning
  Papers Due: Oct. 4, 2016
  Event: April 24-25, 2017
  Boston, MA
Upcoming Webinars
- iPads vs. Chromebooks: What's the Best for Your School?
  Date: June 9
  Time: 3 p.m. Eastern
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- Shifting to Mobile Digital Content for Teaching and Learning
  Date: June 14
  Time: 1 p.m. Eastern
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- The Magic Circle of the Gamified Classroom
  Date: June 14
  Time: 3 p.m. Eastern
  Sponsor: ASCD
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  June 10, 2016
  Las Vegas, NV
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  June 14–16, 2016
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  June 26–29
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- National Early Childhood Summer Institute 2016
  June 27–30
  Atlanta, GA
- Flipped Learning Network
  July 19–21, 2016
  Allen, TX
- SIIA Education Industry Symposium
  July 25–27, 2016
  Denver, CO
- The 16th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)
  July 25–28, 2016
  Austin, TX
- Campus Technology 2016
  Aug. 1–4, 2016
  Boston, MA
- Distance Teaching & Learning Conference
  Aug. 9–11, 2016
  Madison, WI
- SANS Network Security 2016
  Sept. 10–19, 2016
  Las Vegas, NV
- National Indian Education Association's 47th Annual Convention & Trade Show
  Oct. 5–8, 2016
  Reno, NV
- OLC Accelerate
  Nov. 16–18, 2016
  Orlando, FL
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Upcoming K–12 Grants

Call for Papers & Proposals

Upcoming Webinars

Upcoming Events

Professional Resources