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Web usability — the notion that Web pages should be designed to make information as easy to find as possible — might be described as an unfunded mandate the government has imposed on its own agencies. Read the Full Article

U-32 hosts a thousand at open house

The community open house saw an impressive turnout as nearly 1,000 citizens from the contributing towns joined small tour groups, participated in workshops and explored the space and capabilities of the renovations. Read the Full Article

Marshall marks 135 years of turning out teachers

During the anniversary celebration, the college will dedicate a new reading center Friday that will connect to six schools in Wayne County and one in Mingo County through distance learning technology. Read the Full Article

State certifies Finger Lakes Works Center

“By achieving state-level certification, One-Stop Career Centers, such as Finger Lakes Works, can most effectively support the mission of New York state’s workforce development system, which is to assist businesses and job seekers in an efficient manner,” said Angello, who presented the check to Debi Jones, chair of Finger Lakes Works and emcee of the […]

Challenger centers motivate students to excel in science

Programs at the center, which opened in September, are designed to increase student interest in science, math, and technology. The center targets middle school students because they are at the age where they begin to choose their career focus. Read the Full Article

Working the web: e-learning

Cod degrees “requiring no tests, classes or books” are offered daily in your junk mail – but logging on to learn is becoming a serious alternative. Read the Full Article

The Michigan Virtual University board of directors seated four new members at its October 3 meeting

Ray-Taylor, superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools and former deputy superintendent for instruction for Lansing Public Schools, offers a long history in education and community service. She is vice president of the Minority Student Achievement Network, a coalition of 15 school districts nationwide that are addressing issues of equity in achievement. She is also a […]

Home-schooler makes Teen People

She doesn’t much care about things such as fashion, makeup or celebrity gossip. Read the Full Article

TIM expands master’s degree offerings online

TIM announces “eTIM,” offering master’s program courses online and allowing hotel executives and others to obtain their UH graduate-level certificate in travel industry management from anywhere in the world. Read the Full Article

BBC admits misleading court over e-learning claims

The broadcaster is currently facing a judicial review action begun by industry players over its plans to use £170m of licence-fee money to offer interactive learning services to schools, a move which private e-learning firms claim could put them out of business. Read the Full Article