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FOLLOW THE MONEY: FUNDING INNOVATION

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The proposed bond projects include $500,000 in improvements to elementary STEM facilities and $17 million for improvements to school technology. BYOD and student wireless access: Some states and districts leverage the devices that students already own, carefully considering privacy, security, and logistical issues.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes? Launches Rated JPG reports that beloved toy-maker LEGO is building its own social network. E-book provider Overdrive reports that e-book checkouts from libraries are up over 200% from last year.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

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Leveraging new funding opportunities such as E-Rate or ESSER, the superintendents faced with unique challenges used the funding sources thoughtfully. ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities, preparing them for a career of their choice. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.