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“Such statistics would, for the first time, give policy makers and consumers accurate and comprehensive information about higher education in this country,” ED spokeswoman Stephanie Babyak said in a statement.Read the Full Story
On behalf of Secretary Paige, the Department’s Carolyn Snowbarger made the announcement at an event in Homestead to demonstrate the program to Pittsburgh-area teachers and administrators. Read the Full Story
The Federal E-rate Program, instituted by the Telecommunication Act of 1996 and launched in 1998, was devised to bring Internet access to every public school and library across the country. It set up reimbursements or a discounted education rate – E-rate – for telecommunication expenses.Read the Full Story
WASHINGTON (AP) — Passengers taking to the skies for U.S. flights could be checking e-mail and surfing the Web through high-speed Internet connections in a couple of years. And the day when travelers can chat away on cell phones while in flight might not be far behind.Read the Full Story
“We are very pleased to have Tim join our company. He is a seasoned executive with the background and experience Blackboard needs to grow to future stages of development,” said Michael Chasen, CEO and president of Blackboard. “His experience and successful track record in global marketing will contribute greatly to differentiating Blackboard and strengthening our […]
Capella Education Company, parent corporation of Capella University, an accredited online university headquartered in Minneapolis, announced today that Lois Martin, 42, has been hired as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Read the Full Story
Iris Beckwith uses a 5-foot-tall robot to help teach elementary school students why it is illegal to download movies and music from the Internet. Read the Full Story
International Broadband Electric Communications of Huntsville, Ala., struck a deal with Central Virginia Electric Cooperative to sell broadband-over-power-line, or BPL, Internet service to the cooperative’s members.Read the Full Story
At offices of Hoffman Estates-based Career Education Corp., more than 1,000 employees pound the phones, each seeking to reach 150 prospects a day and enroll at least four students for its online school per week.Read the Full Story
It has expanded its University of Phoenix to 158 campuses, providing professional and technical degrees to working adults from Salem, Ore., to Guaynabo, P.R. Enrollment has doubled, to 255,600 students, in just the last four years. Read the Full Story