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Detroit Public Schools Computer Thieves Sentenced

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:52am

Detroit Public Schools officials say two men who stole at least 38 computers from the district are now behind bars. A Detroit Public Schools police investigation, in conjunction with the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, led to the arrests and guilty pleas from Cornelius Johnson and Lewis Raymond Buyck, alleged gang members who stole multiple computers from the school system.

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Bridging the New Digital Divide

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 4:34pm

As the cutting edge of technology has moved from getting computers into the classroom to digitizing textbooks to fully and seamlessly integrating technology into pedagogy, the role of superintendents and other district leaders has needed to shift to ensure teachers and students are reaping the benefits.

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Project 2020 Turns High School Dropouts into Graduates

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:34pm

Using an online program available through e-centers, the Columbus (Miss.) Municipal School District is graduating more high school students. Read about the one-to-one nature of this program and the wealth of metrics it offers the district.

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Making Blended Learning Work in Elementary Schools

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Elementary schools across the country are utilizing intelligent adaptive math instructional programs as part of blended learning models to move students further and faster

District Administration Custom Publishing Group

District Administration, Dec 2012

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Apple Ups Ore. School's Enthusiasm and Test Scores

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 3:50pm

iPads ready and headphones in place, Elizabeth Docken's fifth-grade class is in position for the hunt.

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K12 Leaders Choose the Most Innovative Products of 2012

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:08pm

As the person in charge of technology in your district, it's important to keep on top of the solutions that can help schools improve learning and increase efficiency. We're here to support that effort. District Administration magazine has selected the Top 100 Products for 2012, many including administrator testimonials. These solutions are the best of the best. Look for Top 100 Products in the December issue of District Administration (and save it as a reference) or view it online at districtadministration.com today and all year long.

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McGraw Hill Exec: iPad Mini May not be Best for Education

Submitted by Lynn Russo Whylly on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 4:22pm

Amid the unveiled alongside the iPad Mini at an event on Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook also brought up Apple’s leading role in education, highlighting the fact that the older full-size iPad had already been adopted by 2,500 classrooms around the U.S. in the two and a half years since it was first introduced.

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