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U.S. Schools in ‘Category 5’ Budget Crisis (MSNBC)
Thousands of teachers face layoffs as recession meets falling enrollments.
Mass. House Launches Debate on Anti-Bullying Bill (Boston Globe and the Associated Press)
Massachusetts House lawmakers have launched debate on a bill designed to clamp down on school bullies. ...
Tiny Arizona School District Sues Citizens Who Seek Info (Arizona Republic)
The Congress Elementary School District, fed up with records requests from four women - two of ...
No Child Left Behind: Obama Overhaul Takes Fak from Both Parties (Christian Science Monitor)
Education Secretary Arne Duncan took the Obama administration's plans for No Child Left Behind to Capitol ...
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Leaves Charter School Budget Untouched (NJ.com)
Gov. Chris Christie renewed his support for charter schools, telling a crowd of educators they can ...
Failing Schools Sanctions Lack Teeth (Mercury News)
When the state identified California's worst performing schools, it promised tough reforms that included getting rid ...
SD: State to Get $29M for School Building (Capital Journal)
Rep. Herseth Sandlin announced the state of South Dakota will receive $29,797,000 in funds to issue ...
Lawmakers Say Needs of Rural Schools Are Overlooked (New York Times)
Lawmakers who represent rural areas told Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in a hearing that the ...
FL: Federal Education Grant Could Mean Tighter Standards (jcfloridan.com)
All the talk of a potential $4.35 billion federal reform grant to come to the Sunshine ...
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Executive Job of the Day

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Los Angeles, CA
Chief Academic Officer − 03/19/2010
New Contracts
Turning Foundation Launches 2010 Technology Grant 03/22/2010
Each winning classroom with receive a technology package worth $5,000.
netTrekker Launches ’Personalized Learning in Action’ Contest 03/22/2010
The contest gives educators an opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship to attend this year's ISTE 2010.
CDI and Numonics Form Strategic Alliance 03/22/2010
CDI’s recertified computers and Numonics’ Interactive Whiteboard will be offered together to schools.
Samsung Techwin Announces ‘Active Learning’ Grant Program 03/22/2010
Samsung is looking to award a total of 50 SAMCAM 860 digital presenters to schools in need.
Texas BOE Approves Realityworks 03/22/2010
The software will be used for personal financial literacy instruction in any social studies course for grades 9-12.
New Products and Services
Schoolnet GradeSpeed SIS Now Available 03/19/2010
The fully comprehensive student information system was developed in close collaboration with partner districts.
Peoples Education Announces ePath Knowledge 03/19/2010
The new online series provides complements the company’s print and online educational products.
ContentWatch Releases Net Nanny 6.5 03/19/2010
Updates allow monitoring of chat/instant messaging and social networking activity.
Spectrum K12 School Solutions Launches RtI Web Seminars 03/18/2010
This three part series is designed for administrators who want to scale their pilot initiative to district-wide implementation.
Mindstream To Develop High School Option 03/18/2010
Brilliant High Schools will offer flexible schedules, year-round instruction, independent learning and more individualized attention.
Lightspeed Systems Updates Software 03/18/2010
My Big Campus enables educators to share appropriate online resources without the risks.
School Town Announces New Learning Platform 03/17/2010
Teachers use School Town to create and manage dynamic, media-rich learning communities with any of their digital resources.
Promethean Announces New Grammar Courses and Test Prep 03/17/2010
The company created the programs in response to the growing demand for quality digital content in coursework and test prep.
Schoolwires Unveils Future Evolution of District Communications Platforms 03/17/2010
The K12 Website Maturity Model provides a conceptual framework for districts to gain efficiencies in their organizations.
Bretford Ships New Laptop Cart For Education 03/17/2010
The company’s 20- and 30-unit Intelligent Laptop Computer carts incorporate a sophisticated Power Management System.
Executive Jobs
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Los Angeles,CA
Chief Academic Officer − 03/19/2010
Mascoma Valley Regional School District Canaan,NH
Principal − 02/17/2010
Chicago Public Schools Chicago,IL
School Principal − 01/15/2010

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