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Dennis Pierce
Obama, McCain and ed-tech investment
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 17, 2008 - 9:15pmLast updated: September 17, 2008 - 9:15pm
Business leaders are intensifying their call for schools to retool their curriculum. A new report makes a strong economic case for why students must learn key 21st-century skills. And Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (IL) has highlighted an education plan that addresses the need to meet rising global challenges.
Educators wrestle with digital-equity challenges
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 7, 2008 - 7:45pmDespite gains in the number of households that are online and the number of computing devices in the hands of students, making sure all learners have equitable access to technology resources continues to be a challenge in the United States and worldwide.
Rating the E-rate
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 3, 2008 - 7:53amWith so much money at stake, and a byzantine application process, the E-rate is the source of nightmares for many participants. Yet, despite the program's complexity, three out of four applicants say the E-rate is meeting its goal of connecting schools and libraries to the Internet, according to a comprehensive new survey--and many applicants say they couldn't do without it.
E-rate contract draws fire
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 22, 2008 - 7:28amA five-year, $28 million contract awarded to Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) to manage the information systems used to administer the federal E-rate has some E-rate service providers crying foul.
