Hatch Early Learning Tech for At-Risk Students
At-risk children in three Chicagoland area schools use advanced education technology from Hatch Early Learning in their pre-Kindergarten classrooms as part of iStartSmart Mobile tablet pilot programs. Administrators monitor teacher-student interactions and improvements in classroom and school performance, while teachers…
Hasbro Playskool in New Sesame Street Collection
Hasbro Playskool brand, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, introduces new playthings in 2013 starring favorite Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Ernie. This year’s lineup includes Big Hugs Elmo plush that…
Justin Bieber Goes with Pencils of Promise
Pencils of Promise (PoP), an organization dedicated to increasing access to quality education in the developing world, announced Monday its Schools4All campaign featuring Justin Bieber and a chance to win a school visit through a $25 contribution. On the heels…
Tablets to Usher in a New Tech Era in Schools
The way tablets’ use is increasing in schools, it appears that the traditional educational system is poised for a paradigm shift. Of late, a slew of tech companies have introduced their tablet devices to provide tech-based education to school students….
IBM Playbook to Prepare Students for Tech Jobs
Tech major IBM (NYSE: IBM) has released a new playbook designed to outline how to develop an innovative grades 9-14 school that connects education to economic development and good-paying jobs. In conjunction with the release of the playbook, IBM also…
Malnutrition Crisis to Put Children at Risk
Despite global efforts to boost food security, chronic childhood malnutrition has been largely overlooked, putting 450 million children at risk of permanent damage in the next 15 years, Save the Children said in a report released Wednesday, Feb. 15. “Malnutrition…
Oregon Tablet Designed Just for Kids
Oregon Scientific, a leading designer and worldwide marketer of personal electronics, has announced its entry into a hot new category: kid’s tablets. The new Wi-Fi enabled MEEP! tablet runs on the Android operating system and offers music, movies, e-books, and…
Blackboard Gets Updated for Online Learning
Enterprise technology company Blackboard has announced an update for its flagship online learning platform. Service Pack 8 for Blackboard Learn 9.1 brings a number of feature enhancements that make it easier to navigate the system, take advantage of its capabilities…
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