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Cameras Catch Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses
Posted on August 27, 2012
Frederick County, Md., school buses will have cameras installed to catch drivers driving past when buses are at a stop.
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Q&A with the Company That Powers Google Wallet
Posted on July 12, 2012
As momentum builds for near field communication through smartphones, schools and universities could face a future of both mobile and cloud payment options.
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5 Ways Apps Fit Into Curriculum and Learning Strategies
Posted on May 29, 2012
How instructional technology coordinators and teachers are helping students meet standards by supplementing instruction with apps.
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The State of Universal Design for Learning
Posted on May 18, 2012
Many state leaders report that their state technology plans and Common Core State Standards include Universal Design for Learning, a research-based, flexible approach to learning that meets different students' needs.
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12 Keys to Finding Quality Education Apps
Posted on May 14, 2012
Educators share their secrets to choosing apps that are both fun and informative.
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Paper Textbooks on Borrowed Time in Colleges, Exec Says
Posted on May 8, 2012
A conversation with Brian Kibby, the McGraw-Hill Higher Education president, about the future of digital content and super adaptive technology.
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App Texts Parents When Students Skip Class
Posted on April 27, 2012
Three New York schools could soon pilot a new program developed by NYU graduate students.
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3 Reasons Why School Districts Change Grading Practices
Posted on January 31, 2012
As states continue to emphasize standards-based curriculum, school districts are evaluating their grading practices to measure student learning.
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Texas Universities Chart Public Course Toward Advancing Excellence
Posted on January 25, 2012
Since The University of Texas System chancellor created a framework for the future, its leaders started developing a transparent way to show the public how the system is doing on meeting goals.
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Oregon Trains Educators to Improve Learning for All Students
Posted on January 5, 2012
Through the Oregon DATA Project, Oregon now has an adaptable data framework and a network for districts that connects virtual teams of administrators and teachers around the state.
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