Missouri Schools Receive Grants to Improve Security
Forty nine school districts received more than $400,000 in grants for training and security equipment upgrades.
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This New App Is Helping to Increase Student Attendance at NYC School
Kinvolved is an app that enables teachers to track student attendance and notify parents if their child is late to class or absent.
Countering Potential Threats with Social Media Monitoring
School and university administrators are starting to appreciate these services as an effective tool to improve campus security and identify at-risk individuals.
LED Installation Lights Up NC Zoo, Teaches Students About Energy Efficiency
Cree, Inc., the U.S. Green Building Council and Asheboro High School teamed up to update the lighting in the zoo’s multipurpose room.
Samsung, SMART Technologies Collaborate to Help Students Build Crucial 21st-Century Skills
The two companies have joined forces to create the SMART Samsung Chromebook 3 Bundle aimed to enhance student-led learning and provide teachers with real-time visibility into the learning process.
Out With the Notebooks and in With the Laptops: How Mass. Schools Are Using Tech to Improve Learning
Schools are implementing 1:1 programs to provide students with better access to information and to help improve communication between teachers and students.
Mass. School District Becomes First in Area to Use Video Surveillance Policy
The policy originated from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
In an Effort to Speed Up Internet, Bronx School Bans Students From Using Wi-Fi on Personal Devices
Bronx High School of Science is working with the New York City Education Department to improve the school’s broadband capacity.
3D Carving Machines: What Are They? And How They’re Impacting Education
These machines enhance STEM learning and help students build on skills they’ll need for real-world careers.
Chrome Is the New Educational Market Leader, Takes the Crown From Apple
Ease of use, price point, and IT manageability are just a few factors that add to the draw of Google’s Chromebooks.
