UTeach STEM Teacher Prep Program Expands with $22.5 Million Grant
The National Math and Science Initiate (NMSI) has expanded UTeach, a program that teaches STEM students to teachThe post UTeach STEM Teacher Prep Program Expands with $22.5 Million Grant appeared first...
View ArticlePennsylvania High School Rolls Out 1,700 Linux Laptops to Students
Penn Manor high school students in Lancaster, Pa. are now equipped with Acer TravelMate laptops. pre-loaded with Ubuntu 13.10. The post Pennsylvania High School Rolls Out 1,700 Linux Laptops to...
View ArticlePrezi and Adobe Join Obama’s ConnectED Tech Initiative
Prezi and Adobe are the latest technology companies to join President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative to help the US education system better prepare students for technology-centered world.The post Prezi...
View ArticleGale Expands Product Strategy to Address Critical Library Needs
Gale and Cengage Learning announced expanded product and services initiatives, new publishing program and the addition to STEM content from partners.The post Gale Expands Product Strategy to Address...
View ArticleStanford Will Offer Humanities–Computer Science Joint Programs
Stanford has approved two joint-major programs that allows students to study English and computer science or music and computer science starting in the fallThe post Stanford Will Offer...
View ArticleHouse Subcommittee Approves Bill to Cut NSF Social Science Research
A House of Representatives subcommittee approved a bill that would slash the National Science Foundation's budget for social and behavioral science research.The post House Subcommittee Approves Bill...
View ArticleAdding Coding to the Curriculum
From England to Estonia, we are seeing a global push for computer science in education. The post Adding Coding to the Curriculum appeared first on EdTech Times.
View ArticleWhat Georgia Tech Learned From Its First Online Master’s Degree
Georgia Institute of Technology offered the first Online Master of Science in Computer Science taught through a MOOC platform and now offers their insights. The post What Georgia Tech Learned From Its...
View ArticleNYC Schools To Get $670 Million From de Blasio For Tech
Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City detailed key investments in this year’s budget designed to close the achievement gap in every neighborhood. The post NYC Schools To Get $670 Million...
View ArticleFilling the Demand for Computer Science Education
According to data presented at the NCWIT summit, the demand for computer science programs are skyrocketing—from Ivy League schools to state schools.The post Filling the Demand for Computer Science...
View ArticleRegis University to Open Region’s First Dedicated College of Computer &...
Regis University is making a move to meet the growing demands of the expanding computer industry by opening a new College of Computer & Information Sciences in fall 2014The post Regis University to...
View ArticleChicago Council Report Outlines Big Data Strategies in Education
At it's core, big data in education links separate data sets on students, educators, schools, and communities to drive new, better approaches to learning and education management. The post Chicago...
View ArticleKaplan Launches Core Score, a Common Core Math Prep App
Kaplan teamed up with Microsoft to create a free app for Windows devices that provides math practice questions for the Common Core State Standards.The post Kaplan Launches Core Score, a Common Core...
View ArticleKaplan Acquires Dev Bootcamp, the Grandaddy of Coding Bootcamps
Kaplan, the biggest player in the test prep game, has acquired its match in the coding bootcamp game, Dev Bootcamp. The post Kaplan Acquires Dev Bootcamp, the Grandaddy of Coding Bootcamps appeared...
View ArticleOne Month Raises $770K To Teach Coding, Web Skills
One Month, which started as a consolidated Ruby on Rails course, has closed its seed round of $770,000 to expand its accelerated programing instruction to the masses.The post One Month Raises $770K To...
View ArticleD.C. Area has Overflow of STEM Jobs, but Few Positions Filled
A study claims that the D.C area has more than 55% of job postings related to STEM skills, and these postings continue to be difficult to fill. The post D.C. Area has Overflow of STEM Jobs, but Few...
View ArticleNYU School of Engineering Trains Teachers and Students in STEM
New York University School of Engineering has several programs underway to promote STEM education among educators and young people. The post NYU School of Engineering Trains Teachers and Students in...
View ArticleGE Partners with Indiana U. for Early Career IT Leadership Program
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, with GE, announced a two-year early career leadership programs for information technology professionals.The post GE Partners with Indiana U. for Early...
View Article5 Colleges That Produce Awesome IT Grads
Check out which schools are cranking out the best IT professionals in the country, according to U.S. News. The post 5 Colleges That Produce Awesome IT Grads appeared first on EdTech Times.
View ArticleMIT Media Lab Unviels ScratchJr for Coding in K-2
MIT's Media Lab has released ScratchJr, a free iPad app that helps children ages five to seven learn to program stories and games.The post MIT Media Lab Unviels ScratchJr for Coding in K-2 appeared...
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