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Apple sues student Web editor for publishing “trade secrets”

CALIFORNIA – Apple Computers Inc. has filed suit against the student editor of a Web site that the company says published trade secrets illegally obtained from Apple employees who are bound by confidentiality agreements. Read the Full Story

eLearning & Content Management: One Can Help the Other

eLearning programs are designed to deliver quality learning materials to employees, customers, suppliers, and partners, with the goal of reducing training time while increasing learner development and productivity. Read the Full Story

IU [Indiana University] introduces new Web site dedicated to life science research

Indiana University’s Life Sciences Web site is a gateway into the latest research and discoveries about human diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as well as advances in the fields of genetics, proteomics, neurosciences, medical informatics and bioimaging.Read the Full Story

ISTE Publishes 101 Best Web Sites For Elementary Teachers

A new book from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), 101 Best Web Sites for Elementary Teachers, provides a well-organized and meticulously vetted guide to online research and learning for grades PK–6.Read the Full Story

Report: Every state increasing share of successful AP students

Significant gaps remain, however, as AP participation booms nationwide, according to the first state-by-state report in the 50-year history of the college-level testing program. Many students enter college without having passed an AP test, and black students have distinct challenges, with low test participation and test scores a level behind those of whites.Read the Full […]

uCertify.com announces the release date for new Exam Simulation on SCJP

A free evaluation version with limited number of questions and study notes is also available for free download at: http://www.ucertify.com/exams/SUN/CX310-035.htmlStudents are required to pass Sun’s exam CX310-035, to become the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4. This Certification is designed for “programmers experienced in using the basic syntax and structure of the Java […]

Whizlabs Upgrades its WebSphere (287) Exam Simulator

IBM WebSphere is the leading software platform for e-business on demand. IBM WebSphere Studio is one of the leading J2EE software development tools that are gaining popularity amongst industries. It offers the best solution for accelerating team application development. It also provides a flexible integration of multi-language, multi-platform and multi-device application development tools for building, […]

From ivory tower to academic sweatshop

Jan. 26, 2005 | As distance learning grows into a $5 billion a year market — up 38 percent in 2004 alone — virtual classrooms are no longer the sole province of dot-coms and for-profit schools like DeVry and Phoenix. Top universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Duke now offer full credit for online courses. […]

Federal tuition aid programs result in higher education costs

WASHINGTON — Instead of making college more affordable, federal aid programs are actually driving up the cost of tuition, according to a new Cato Institute study.Read the Full Story

Kentucky gets second online high school

Donna Johnson runs Providence High School, where students read, do assignments, ask questions and take tests over the Internet. The school targets students who otherwise might be forgotten by the school system, are dropouts or otherwise might not receive the attention they need, Johnson said.Read the Full Story