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CUNY Plans to Share Social Network Tools That Break Down Silos
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Texas Universities Chart Public Course Toward Advancing Excellence
Posted on January 25, 2012 to: Policy & Technology
Since The University of Texas System chancellor created a framework for the future, its leaders started developing a transparent way to show the public how the system is doing on meeting goals.
4 Data Priorities That States Can Act on This Year
Posted on January 23, 2012 to: Policy & Technology
Find out how four actions can spur states to use data as they seek to improve student learning.
Virginia Makes Digital Literacy Curriculum Available to Schools
Posted on January 20, 2012 to: Policy & Technology
The commonwealth plans to prepare eighth- and ninth-grade students to use tools such as social networking sites responsibly and safely.
Data Quality Campaign Releases Call to Action Report
Posted on January 18, 2012 to: Policy & Technology
In its latest analysis, this national initiative shares how education policy plays out around the states and what data priorities should appear on state to-do lists.
Social Media + Interactive Digital Wall = Civil Debate at U. of Florida
Posted on January 16, 2012 to: College and Career , Policy & Technology
By mashing up social, mobile and touch technology, the University of Florida hopes to engage people under age 30 in civil debates.
Engineering Class Creates Safe Haven for Child with Autism
Posted on January 11, 2012 to: College and Career
This past semester, students in an engineering class didn't just design something cool. They built two quiet places where a nine-year-old could calm down after hearing noises that scared him.
Oregon Trains Educators to Improve Learning for All Students
Posted on January 5, 2012 to: Classroom Technology & Infrastructure
Through the Oregon DATA Project, Oregon now has an adaptable data framework and a network for districts that connects virtual teams of administrators and teachers around the state.
The Top 4 Higher Ed Stories of 2011
Posted on December 27, 2011 to: Policy & Technology
Tablets have really taken off this year, while more universities and colleges continue to explore e-books as a lower-cost replacement for physical textbooks.
Fast Research Networks Make Global Collaboration Possible
Posted on December 21, 2011 to: IT Infrastructure
As research increasingly becomes more global, universities worldwide work together through high-speed networks.
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