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Not all towns are created equal, digitally

The Hechinger Report

The students learn how to use industry-approved software programs and are often granted paid internships at local design firms and research labs, and Greeley’s planning and development departments. They also take field trips to area manufacturing firms. It’s perhaps not surprising. Many now have a laptop for every student.

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The Business of Education Technology

Hack Education

NovoEd co-founder Amin Saberi was replaced by Ed Miller, a former Blackboard exec. Blackboard replaced its CEO. ” The Gates Foundation is perhaps the best known organization for furthering political advocacy through its funding mechanisms. Jen Medbery stepped down as CEO of Kickboard. The Elephants in the Ed-Tech Room.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via the Education Law Center : “Several New Jersey civil rights and parent advocacy organizations have filed a legal challenge to new high school graduation regulations recently adopted by the State Board of Education. Blackboard has acquired Fronteer , a software company that helps make course materials accessible.