Even in 2009 (when this video was produced) it was obvious to many that we were entering a new development phase of technology that will have a dramatic change on education, and how we think about technology in education and this was before the iPad changed the rules/scene yet again in April 2010, after the iPhone and the emergence of smart phones and always available computing!

Coming so soon after the 2011 Future of Technology in Education Conference I cant help but draw a comparison with the themes of the day that included the bring your own device (panel debate) and students as the agents of change (James Clay). W

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New York-to-California Runners Aim to Raise Awareness and Funds for International Education

Endurance Test to Take Place as U.S. Marks 10th Anniversary of 9-11

NEW YORK, July 28, 2011 — Recognizing the fact underserved high school students need more knowledge and understanding about the world, three runners will travel across the continental U.S. and some of the money raised will support the work of Global Kids . Their “Transcontinental Project,” will occur as the nation marks ten years since the horrific 9-11 attacks.

“As New Yorkers, our lives and education were deeply impacted by what happen on that September day. In high school, I attended Global Kids classes and learned about our country’s role in the world, human rights, and the need for all of us to be global citizens. This cross-country journey is a way for us to give back and help other high school students have a similar education experience,” says Jeffrey Perez, a 23-year-old recent graduate of Adelphi University on Long Island.

The other runners are Ian Leavitt and Adam Clark, who are both 22-years-old.

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From South Carolina - The Post and Courier, reports that according to a new report by the South Carolina Policy Council, online learning is not just the future of public education, it is one of the most dynamic forces in education today. 

Imagine a public education system able to provide access to high-quality instruction, regardless of where a student lives. Imagine schools able to give individualized instruction to potential dropouts. Or course offerings that encourage students to master their studies, instead of simply show up for class. In fact, this vision for the states public school system already exists; its called online learning.

According to a new report by the South Carolina Policy Council, online learning is not just the future of public education, it is one of the most dynamic forces in education today.

As such, it represents a way our schools can move beyond many of the traditional limitations of a brick-and-mortar classroom and connect with students on a one-to-one basis.

Online learning allows students to take courses unavailable at their local school, resolve scheduling conflicts, and retake classes in order to graduate on time.

And these goals are accomplished without having to build more brick-and-mortar schools. I

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett wants to slash state higher education funding in half. Schools say the Republican’s proposed cuts would lead to massive tuition hikes, scaled back courses and other changes. Corbett says the colleges and universities are misusing the tax dollars they’re receiving.

RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

Pennsylvania’s new Republican Governor Tom Corbett wants to slash state support for 18 colleges and universities in half. Scott Detrow of member station WITF in Harrisburg says it’s part of an effort to close a $4 billion deficit without raising taxes.

SCOTT DETROW: Governor Corbett delivered a simple message during his March 8th budget address: Pennsylvania is out of cash.

Governor TOM CORBETT (Republican, Pennsylvania): This budget sorts the must-haves from the nice-to-haves. Some of the cuts were expenditures in the thousands. Some ran into the millions.

DETROW: About half of Corbett’s savings would come from lopping $534 million out of funding for 18 colleges and universities.

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This provocative forum will bring together many of DC’s mayoral, Council chair and at-large candidates to debate and discuss public education issues in this important election year.

Date/Time/Location

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm   The Charles Sumner School 1201 17^th Street NW Washington, DC 20005

  About the Event

This provocative forum will bring together many of DC’s mayoral, Council chair and at-large candidates to debate and discuss public education issues in this important election year.

Confirmed Candidate Participants

Leo Alexander (mayoral) Suliamon Brown (mayoral) Ernest Johnson (mayoral) Kwame Brown (Council chair) Vincent Orange (Council chair) Ann Wilcox (Council chair) Michael Brown (at-large) Phil Mendelson (at-large) David Swartzman (at-large) Darryl Moch (at-large)

Organized by

The forum is organized by The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in conjunction with Communities for Education Organizing (CEO), a coalition of DC-based organizations working to improve public education in the District of Columbia. The coalition is comprised of progressive nonprofit organizations including DC Language Access           Coalition, DC VOICE, Empower DC, S.T.E.P. Up DC, and You

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