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T.H.E. Journal
April 2006
Awards and Contests Pearson School Systems has announced the 2006 Customer Excellence Awards Contest. School districts using Pearson Education technologies are invited to enter and share the ways technology helps improve teaching and learning. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
April 2005
Leslie A. Pulliam
The Quest for Quality Instructional Data The most successful school districts are embracing the philosophy that accurate data plays a critical role in driving instruction and making informed decisions. But there is still much more to learn. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2006
Nodine & Petrides
ISKME Special Series Part 4: Using Data to Improve Instruction Connecting the dots: how to use data to get from districtwide goal-setting to school-level performance. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
September 2004
A3 Achievement Solution Focusing on assessing teachers, this service provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for preK-12 teachers, differentiated online training, and automated management to offer personalized professional development. mark for My Articles similar articles
Reason
May 2009
Lisa Snell
Overstimulating K-12 The final version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- a.k.a. "the stimulus bill" -- called for allocating about $115 billion for K-12 education. That's the largest transfer of funds from the federal government to local schools in U.S. history. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 15, 2009
Scott Aronowitz
Pearson Makes Reading Assessment Software Available for iPod Touch Teachers can turn the Apple iPod Touch into a portable reading assessment tool with the help of software now available for the device from Pearson. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
November 2002
Costello & Zarowin
Technology Connects Assessment, Accountability Standards in Early Childhood Education Districts and states can now utilize observational assessments and technology to make the connection between developmentally appropriate practices and accountability standards. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
September 2005
Pearson Benchmark Pearson Benchmark is a comprehensive and customizable Web-based testing and reporting solution that can collect student performance over time so teachers and administrators can measure progress, address deficiencies, and re-check mastery by various demographics at any time during the school year. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
December 2004
EduTrack and SumIt To help meet the demands of No Child Left Behind, Skyward Inc. has launched EduTrack and SumIt systems to help effectively manage a district's student assessment, state-prescribed instructional information, and data analysis. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2008
Christine Fox
Elementary Schools : The Time Is Now Early diagnosis of academic deficits is pivotal to keeping students from falling irretrievably behind. Formative assessment technology gives teachers the tools to respond. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
December 2002
Polk Co. Schools Rely on Florida-Specific Assessment Tool to Develop Individual Learning Paths A unique assessment program in a large Florida school district has proven that a vision, commitment, comprehensive assessment and instructional technology strategy can yield dramatic gains in student achievement scores. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2004
Frances Bryant Bradburn
Professional Development: Preloading Professional Development to Ensure Potential Success For North Carolina's IMPACT Model School Grant applicants, professional development started long before a single dollar was ever awarded. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
June 2004
Creg E. Williams
School District of Philadelphia Uses Web-Based System to Increase Student Achievement The evidence clearly showed that our high schools were in need of innovative solutions to improve the foundation for student success. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 1, 2010
Vanessa Hua
A Strategy Worth Watching The Excellence in Teaching Project discards frivolous checklists in favor of a purposeful online, observation-based process of assessing teachers' performance. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
June 2001
Keith Oelrich
Virtual Schools A 21st-century strategy for teacher professional development... mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
January 2003
Judith B. Rajala
Education Reform Education reform is the comprehensive and prioritized change within the field of K-12 education that promotes the overall improvement of student performance and academic achievement. The NCLB Act targets four basic education reform principles. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2006
Mary Ann Wolf
Using Technology to Improve Achievement: Making Data Relevant New information systems are helping states and districts individualize instruction and boost student learning. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 2002
Recio et al.
New E-Technologies Simplify NCLB Requirements Utilizing new technologies that integrate data proves to be the most efficient means of approaching a comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and review of improvement efforts. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 2007
Susan Brooks-Young
Help Wanted For an alarming number of new teachers, the school gates have turned into a revolving door. Here's how technology can assist districts in addressing the reasons for the rampant turnover. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
February 2008
John K. Waters
How Geek Became Chic With budgets and staff stretched thin, schools are turning tech-savvy students into technology leaders and a popular, important source of IT support. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
February 2006
ISKME Special Series Part I >> Data Driven Savvy school administrators are using data to improve instruction district-wide. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2008
Extracurricular :: For Technologists Who do Their Homework Though stationary units are most common, the prominent use of mobile computing devices in schools indicates the rise in 1-to-1 implementations. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2005
Patricia Renzulli
Testing the Limits of One-Stop Data Access The School District of Philadelphia relies on its comprehensive technology solution to make informed teaching decisions. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
June 2002
Sloane O'Neal
The Impact of ESEA's Scientifically Based Research Requirement on Schools' Technology Solutions This requirement, that districts implement products and programs founded on scientifically based research, is one of the bill's greatest strengths. When coupled with effective professional development, these educational solutions represent an overwhelmingly positive move. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
April 2004
Classroom Connect Launches Web-Based Instructional Program Connected Tech offers districts and states an effective and affordable way to help students learn lifelong technology application skills, while also meeting the need to improve overall student achievement in reading, math, science and social studies. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 2005
Chris Rother
Teachers Talk Tech The Teachers Talk Tech survey exposes a growing problem: Cash-strapped schools must choose between using computers as administrative or instructional tools. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 28, 2009
Scott Aronowitz
Pearson Launches Early Warning System for At-Risk Students In an effort to help schools combat the decision by at-risk students simply to "give up" and drop out, Pearson has launched Prevent, a data-driven software system designed to give early-warning alerts to educators. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
January 2003
Greg Decker
Using Data to Drive Student Achievement in the Classroom and on High-Stakes Tests To increase student achievement in the classroom and on state tests, teachers need current and accurate data today. They need to see the relationship between student performance on curriculum and performance on the tests. In addition, they need to see it in real time, not months later. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
December 2000
Gary West
Technology Tools to Make Educational Accountability Work The South Carolina Education Accountability Act of 1998 (EAA) establishes new standards for student performance. There is little doubt that such standards are needed as our state attempts to move up the ladder toward excellence... mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2008
Extracurricular :: For technologists who do their homework Technology-aided instructional practices are key to successful teaching in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. McKinley Technology High School's testing scores are proof of that mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
February 2006
Assessment Testing >> In Their Hands Handheld devices empower teachers with assessment data they can put to immediate use. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 28, 2009
David Nagel
Obama Pushes for Education Reform with $4.35 Billion in Competitive Grants President Barack Obama is calling on states and districts to set higher standards for student achievement. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
February 2008
Geoffrey H. Fletcher
Extracurricular :: For Technologists Who do Their Homework According to surveyed school districts, the use of online assessment to track students' progress and performance is surprisingly widespread. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
March 2009
Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships US Schools Leaving Mobile Devices Idle... Whitmore Lake HS Pilots Green Tech Courses... Online Safety Contest Launches... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal Prosper Assessment System The Prosper Assessment System from Pearson NCS combines test-item banking, test generation, scoring and reporting in one software package. mark for My Articles similar articles
BusinessWeek
January 13, 2011
Teachers' Union Boss Randi Weingarten The president of the American Federation of Teachers on public schools, teacher bonuses, and why unions are so unpopular mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2006
Lan Nugen
Virginia: When Technology Met Accountability Virginia's decision to link the two programs has benefited the state's entire educational system. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
October 29, 2009
David Nagel
Q&A: iNACOL's Susan Patrick on Trends in eLearning At last count, there were more than 1 million enrollments in K-12 online schools in the United States. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
August 2008
Rama Ramaswami
Make It Stretch As technology funding dwindles, districts must use the resources they do have to maximum advantage. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
June 1, 2010
Geoffrey H. Fletcher
A Revolution on Hold In their push toward using digital content in the classroom, many schools are stuck in second gear until basic changes to both infrastructure and entrenched habits are made. But even as school districts grapple with making those changes, policymakers have begun to move forward. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal Technology Integration The use of instructional technology has evolved over the last two decades with the integration of technology throughout teaching and learning. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
April 2007
LAS Links Report Pack by CTB-McGraw-Hill CTB/McGraw-Hill has released a new English- and Spanish-language assessment reporting system, LAS Links Report Pack. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2009
Rama Ramaswami
Even! But No Longer Odd Once regarded as an unconventional alternative for atypical students, virtual schools have achieved mainstream acceptance, and are now seen as providing an education equal to - if not better than - what their traditional counterpart offers. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2009
Charlene O'Hanlon
Title I-- and Then Some School districts are getting creative in finding ways to finance technology purchases, blending Title I dollars with money from numerous other funding sources. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2008
Rama Ramaswami
Fill 'Er Up What to do with all those cell phones, PDAs, and iPods tucked away in students' backpacks? Forward-thinking administrators have found a 'smart' solution: Load them with educational content and welcome them into instruction. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
June 2007
WriteToLearn 3.0 by Pearson Knowledge Technologies Pearson Knowledge Technologies has unveiled WriteToLearn 3.0, the latest update to its writing development and reading comprehension tool. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2008
Fletcher & Wolf
Making Waves States and districts are implementing technology integration efforts that recognize the ripples running across the education technology world. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
September 2006
Neal Starkman
Formative Assessment: Building a Better Student By testing academic performance at regular intervals, formative assessment strategies regard every child as a work in progress. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
May 2004
Faye P. Taylor
Education Technology Helps Unite School Communities, Improve Academic Achievement The landmark No Child Left Behind Act has spurred the adoption of innovative education technology and Internet-based programs into classrooms nationwide. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
July 2004
Abrutyn & Crego
Leadership & Advocacy: Penn-Delco School District Reaches Its Goals by Holding Fast to Technology Vi In a time when No Child Left Behind demands an increase in student achievement, but funds for technology are scarce, leadership is crucial to using technology wisely. mark for My Articles similar articles