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Students Believe in Mobile Devices

Technology is transforming education and nine in ten students agree it's changing the way they learn. According to a Harris Interactive study completed on behalf of Pearson, students understand mobile devices will change their education experience, make learning more fun and want to see more of devices used in their cl...

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EdTech 10: Spirit of Youth

Shakespeare, who would’ve celebrated his 449th birthday this week, famously ...

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EdTech 10: Storm Before Summer

After a hot beginning of the week in Phoenix, a rainy day in Seattle, your substitute EdTech conductor is reporting live from Akron--and who wouldn't want to make a Spring Break trip to Akron?! It’s now the storm before the calm of summer as Spring Breaks around the country come to an end.

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The Good News from Punjab & 10 Lessons for Leaders

A British think tank released a report written by Sir Michael Barber about progress in Pakistan subtitled "How a revolutionary new approach to education reform in Punjab shows the way forward for Pakistan and development aid everywhere." The report includes 10 widely applicable lessons for leaders.

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An Avalanche of Change is Coming in Higher Ed

Pearson's senior academic team led by Michael Barber said an avalanche is headed for higher education and "all players in the system to act boldly." An Avalanche is Coming: Higher education and the revolution ahead outlines the challenges and makes recommendations for consumers, institutions and governments.

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MIND Research Institute

The nonprofit MIND Research Institute is dedicated to solving math education in America through its cutting-edge approach to teaching and learning math. Its uniquely visually-based ST Math instructional software program is helping children across the country dramatically improve their math proficiency and become life-l...

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Mesa Showcases Tech, Supports Innovation Teams

Mesa Public Schools is hosting a Tech Expo to boost exposure of their staff (and area educators) to innovations in learning. The district will make grants to 10-20 Innovation Teams next month.

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Juilliard and Connections Join Forces

The Juilliard School in New York City and Connections Education today announced the launch of Juilliard eLearning, the conservatory’s first-ever group of online courses for students in grades K-12. The partnership brings together Juilliard’s expertise with Connections’ reach to bring a world-class music education...

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