September 23, 2011

Documentary: “American Teacher”

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September 21, 2011
Tech in School: Asking the Wrong Question?

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Filed under: edtech k-12 education technology in schools 
September 14, 2011
Law on Expansion of Charter Schools Passes the House with Bipartisan Support

A new law tweaks an existing federal grant program that provides startup money for new charter schools and adds some quality control provisions.  

Charter schools are publicly financed but independently operated.

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September 7, 2011
In Classroom of Future, Stagnant Scores

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September 6, 2011
Get Into the Minds of the Class of 2015 - College

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Filed under: cultural reference cultural gap higher education college students 
September 2, 2011
College Bookstore Offers *gasp* Retail Promotion and Increases Sales

MC Books and More of Montgomery College in Maryland fights declining sales — and wins —  with a shopper promotion worthy of mainstream retail.  Retail experts have for years observed that college stores would need to de-niche their sales strategies in order to compete as a viable channel for textbooks.  MC Books and More obviously got the message.

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September 1, 2011
The State of e-Textbooks

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August 4, 2011
Do e-Textbooks Save Students Money? Maybe.

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Filed under: e-textbooks used textbooks textbook rental e-textbook rental amazon e-textbooks kindle barnes & noble textbooks 
August 3, 2011

HarperCollins CEO:  Thoughts about the future of publishing.

Includes comments on e-Books in library channel.

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July 27, 2011
Duncan Heads to the Hill for Budget Hearing

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses key issues facing the nation:

  • Closing the Pell shortfall both through efficiencies and more resources.
  • Protecting Title I and IDEA formula funds for students most at risk.
  • Expanding reform programs that support state and local policies, including Race to the Top, Investing in Innovation, and ED’s learning and college completion programs.

Full testimony here.

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