Articles by eSchool News
On the way: Nation’s first tech-literacy exam
For the first time ever, technological literacy will become part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's Report Card, the test's governing board has…
Celebrities and kids join to set reading record
Reading to her daughter has become a staple of Sheri Johnson's pre-bedtime regimen. Johnson and her 8-year-old daughter, Maya, joined more than 400 elementary school students at Washington Nationals Park Oct.…
Kids keep adults in the dark about cyber bullying
A new study finds that online bullying is pervasive among teenagers, but few report the incidents to their parents or other adults, CNET reports. …
Using video games as bait to hook readers
Publishers, authors, and even libraries are embracing video games to promote books to young readers, reports the New York Times. …
Cloud computing comes to education
Cloud computing is one of those great buzzwords in IT that, so far, has meant very little to the average ed-tech customer ... until now, reports ZDNet blogger Christopher Dawson.…
Wall Street crisis hits higher education
Schools and colleges across the nation are scrambling to develop new plans to pay their bills after an investment fund that serves about 1,000 colleges and private schools last week…
Register for T+L 2008
Register online, or print out PDF registration forms.…
Plan your T+L schedule
NSBA T+L runs Oct. 28-30,2008. Check out the conference schedule, including an online conference planner, to make the most of your time.…
Speakers will emphasize competitive skills
NSBA T+L keynote speakers will focus on the importance of giving all students the 21st-century skills essential to success. Speakers include David Warlick, Paul Saffo, and Joe Caruso.…
NSBA T+L will highlight 21st-century learning
Educators at the 2008 National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology and Learning (T+L) will no doubt notice an emphasis on 21st-century skills, with sessions covering hot topics such as STEM…