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Budget constraints leading more districts to refurbished computers.
Tight budgets are convincing many school districts to turn to refurbished computers as a way to get more technology into the hands of more students.

Education in Hand

June 2006

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COVER STORY BY ELIZABETH CRANE
It's the Principal of the Thing
Administrators in North Kansas City schools find Treo smartphone solutions to every need.

NEW PRODUCT
Palm Rings Up Treo 700p Smartphone
Blending broadbandlike speeds with world-class Palm OS usability.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conquering Cyberphobia, One Staffer at a Time
Continuous learning and ongoing technical support have proven to be the cure for techno-phobes.

Spreading Success Using Palm Handhelds at Florida PreK-5
When these fourth graders use handheld technology, they're all equal and accomplished.

Palm Handhelds Touch Students with Autism
A Texas district uses handhelds to motivate students with Asperger's syndrome.

Reading, Writing, and Podcasting
Elementary schools create engaging language arts activities with Palm handhelds.

1:1 Computing at the Elementary Level in Texas
Handheld program for reading and math includes 3,200 third- through fifth-grade students in the Panhandle.

Solutions Product Guide
New products and services from some of Palm, Inc.'s partners.


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