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October 27, 2009  Education Roundup

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News  Featured blogs Report: Stimulus Creates 250,000 Education Jobs White House report highlights preliminary data from states on education, concludes that federal dollars have helped schools fill critical budget gaps, averted layoffs. College Tuition Spikes Despite Recession In tough economic times, public college costs rise faster than private; federal government gives more financial support to struggling students. Hawaii Shortens School Calendar Despite the Obama administration's push for a longer school year, the statewide Hawaii district has slashed 17 days from its academic calendar for budget-cutting reasons. Educators Seek Solutions to Nursing Shortage To increase the number of faculty nurses, an Oregon consortium is studying a model that could help more nursing students earn bachelor's degrees. Check it out! Register Your Students Registration for the 2009-2010 Young Minds Digital Times Film Competition is now open. The second annual competition, presented by KidThrive.org in partnership with Converge magazine, is free for students in grades six through 12. Competition registration runs through Feb. 19, 2010. EVENT: Texas Community College Technology Forum Event Date: Nov. 13, 2009 Location: Plano, Texas Attend this event>> Get the most out of your ARRA funding. Download free white papers, valuable resources on IDEA and EETT grants, and case studies to help your school acquire technology that will enhance student learning. Visit our resource center today! Most Popular Texas Community College Technology Forum Making the Most of Grant Opportunities, ARRA and Beyond; A special engagement for the State of Indiana The Educational Technologist's Curse: Too Much Hyperbole Charter School CEO Means Business Community Colleges with Foremost Use of Digital Technology Announced! The Educational Technologist's Curse: Too Much Hyperbole Once again, the pundits have fallen in love with a new technology, proclaiming that it will lead the way in a new technological –– no, make that educational –– revolution. Read more>> Extended Time Does Not = Higher Test Scores President Barack Obama plans to lengthen the school year, school days and school hours, but that might not be the best choice to raise the nation's test scores. Read more>> From our sponsors...

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