Items tagged with Schools

by Brittany Goetting - Tue, Aug 25, 2020

A Severe Laptop Shortage Is Putting Virtual Learning In Jeopardy For Many American Students

Many students will be engaged in remote learning this coming school year. Remote learning naturally requires access to a device and a reliable Internet connection. Unfortunately, many American schools are currently facing a major shortage of laptops. Educators throughout the United States are deeply concerned about... Read more...

by Joshua Gulick - Sat, Dec 13, 2014

U.S. Schools, Libraries Receiving $1.5B From FCC To Upgrade Broadband Access

U.S. schools and libraries are about to receive $1.5 billion in additional funding for broadband Internet, thanks to the FCC. The money will bolster the Universal Service Fund (also known as E-Rate), which helps schools across the country obtain affordable high-speed Internet access and wireless networking equipment... Read more...

by Joshua Gulick - Wed, Dec 03, 2014

LA School District's $1.3B iPad Contract Goes Up In Smoke Following FBI Raid

The ambitious, deeply troubled effort by the Los Angeles, Calif. school district to provide every student with an iPad ended this week with FBI agents seizing documents under a federal subpoena. Federal officials are investigating questions regarding the $1.3 billion contract. Ramon C. Cortines, the superintendent for... Read more...

by Jennifer Johnson - Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Lenovo Introduces Ruggedized Laptop For Students

Lenovo is hoping to attract the attention of schools and students with the introduction of a new laptop that has been ruggedized for education. Lenovo recognizes that kids can be hard on electronics, so the company has designed the new ThinkPad X130e with a reinforced and extra durable top cover, keyboard and hinges. Key durability features... Read more...

by Marco Chiappetta - Sun, Apr 18, 2010

18 U.S. Schools Named Intel Schools of Distinction Finalists

18 U.S. Schools Named Intel Schools of Distinction Finalists Schools Honored for Science and Math Programs 18 U.S. Schools Named Intel Schools of Distinction finalists Awards for math and science excellence include cash, goods and services 6 to be named Intel Schools of Distinction, 1 a "Star Innovator", in September... Read more...

by Chad Weirick - Mon, Oct 29, 2007

Uk Gov: Schools Don't Sign With MS

It seems that we can't turn around in our cubicles without a new story about some European government or agency mentioning Microsoft and anti-trust in the same breath.The latest example is from the United Kingdom where the educational technology group Becta has asked for an immediate halt to any licensing of Vista and/or Office 2007 for educators. ... Read more...

by Matt Beauvais - Tue, Apr 11, 2006

48 Schools Named Finalists For Intel And Scholastic Schools Of Distinction Awards

48 Schools Named Finalists For Intel And Scholastic Schools Of Distinction Awards Elementary, Secondary Schools Honored for Innovative Programs that Support Student Achievement NEW YORK, April 11, 2006 - Forty-eight schools have been named as finalists for the Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards. The... Read more...