While debate picks up regarding the latest economic stimulus proposal, it has been noted that the current plan would generously fund quite an expansion of education spending. Here's a breakdown of how some of this money will be spent for schools and students
Last summer, the U.S. government created an awkwardly named entity to fund research on how the Internet can improve U.S. education. But so far, the National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies exists only on paper.
Anecdotal evidence abounds of students getting excited about science through video games and other electronic educational resources. But the research t
California ranks poorly on integrating technology into the classroom. Funding for technology has been a on-going challenge and district are having to look to local communities for money.
According to a new report released Wednesday, more than 85 percent of teachers and principals want access to Web resources that will help them provide differentiated instruction to students. Does this mean that funds spent on instructional print materials should be shifted over to support digital media? According to ed tech firm Thinkronize, which commissioned the research, it does.
One teacher's creative - and controversial - solution for making up budget cuts: Sell ad space on his calculus tests and quizzes.
Early information on the Gates' education plan includes funding for professional development and a push for higher teacher salaries.
The National School Board Association calls for funding and policy to support 21st century skills, instruction, and assessment in schools.
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Blogger Elizabeth Sullivan looks at the efforts of Science Debate 2008 and breaks down where McCain and Obama stand on science education and funding for education research.
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While debate picks up regarding the latest economic stimulus proposal, it has been noted that the current plan would generously fund quite an expansion of education spending. Here's a breakdown of how some of this money will be spent for schools and students
Last summer, the U.S. government created an awkwardly named entity to fund research on how the Internet can improve U.S. education. But so far, the National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies exists only on paper. Anecdotal evidence abounds of students getting excited about science through video games and other electronic educational resources. But the research t
California ranks poorly on integrating technology into the classroom. Funding for technology has been a on-going challenge and district are having to look to local communities for money.
According to a new report released Wednesday, more than 85 percent of teachers and principals want access to Web resources that will help them provide differentiated instruction to students. Does this mean that funds spent on instructional print materials should be shifted over to support digital media? According to ed tech firm Thinkronize, which commissioned the research, it does.
One teacher's creative - and controversial - solution for making up budget cuts: Sell ad space on his calculus tests and quizzes.
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