Govt urged to provide fast net access for students
Ms Bligh was announcing the end of the era of radio classes next month for three distance education schools that will begin telephone and internet classes.Read the Full Story
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Senate Democrat Higher Education Bill Would Pay Colleges to Reduce Their Costs, Expand Direct Loan Program Schools Don’t Like
Boehner also noted the Senate Democrat plan lets colleges and universities continue to accept billions of dollars a year in federal subsidies without any new accountability to parents, students, and taxpayers, despite evidence questionable spending practices by institutions are contributing significantly to exploding costs. Instead of holding taxpayer-funded institutions accountable, as House Republicans propose, the […]
Federal Government Contributes $7.5 Million for Research on Distance Learning
“Telelearning means accessing knowledge and instruction where and when they are wanted, and it is essential if Canada is to successfully meet the challenges of the global knowledge economy,” M. Charbonneau stated “Canada has invested a great deal in providing access to an on-line infrastructure, but this strategy can be effective only if combined with […]
As school budgets tighten, laptops are often first to go
In July, Michigan approved spending $22 million in state funds and $17.3 million in federal funds to give wireless laptops or handheld computers to all sixth-graders across the state, possibly by this winter. But now Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she intends to cancel state funding for the program in light of a $900 million deficit.Read […]
PBS Appoints Linda Simensky As Senior Director, Programming, PBS KIDS ®
In her new role, Ms. Simensky will manage the award-winning PBS KIDS ® programming block, working with producers, co-production partners and distributors throughout development, production, post-production and broadcast. As the most trusted brand among parents and teachers, PBS KIDS has been called the “gold standard” in children’s television, offering quality entertainment in a safe learning […]
AOL convinces university to drop slogan
Grantham University, which says it has 5,000 students enrolled in Internet-based classes, will withdraw its application because it cannot afford to fight the Virginia-based Internet service provider, said its chief executive, Tom Macon.Read the Full Story
Commerce, Education Announce Effort to Foster Advanced Technologies for Education and Training
The Interagency Working Group on Advanced Technologies for Education and Training will convene under the aegis of the President’s National Science and Technology Council, and will report to both the Council’s Committee on Technology and Committee on Science. Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology Phillip J. Bond and the Department of Education’s Director of Educational […]
House Overwhelmingly Approves Hoekstra Higher Education Bill to Strengthen Graduate Education, Build On Efforts to Train Highly-Qualified K-12 Teachers
“The federal government has long been involved with graduate level education, providing fellowships that assist students who excel in their chosen fields to complete education beyond the baccalaureate level. These programs have been tremendously successful, encouraging in-depth study and creating knowledgeable experts, particularly in subject areas facing national need,” said Hoekstra, chairman of the Subcommittee […]
FCC Targets Copying of Digital TV
A rule being considered by the Federal Communications Commission is one of a series of proposals pushed by the entertainment industry to help thwart copying and online trading of movies and television shows that increasingly are being broadcast in digital form with high-quality picture and sound. Read the Full Story
GOP Education Leaders Unveil “College Cost Central” Website to Seek Input from Parents & Students
http://edworkforce.house.gov/issues/108th/education/highereducation/collegecostcentral.htm.“Skyrocketing tuition increases are having a devastating effect on students and families,” said Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), chairman of the Education & the Workforce Committee. “The consumers of higher education – students and parents – need more information so they can fully exercise their power in the college marketplace.” “The College Cost Central website is […]