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=========================================================== ** eSN School Technology ALERT ** an eSchool News Publication =========================================================== "The #1 weekly newsletter for K-12 technology decision-makers" Over 100,000 readers! We encourage you to pass along this issue of eSN School Technology ALERT, unaltered, to interested colleagues. Visit http://www.eschoolnews.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Monday, August 12, 2002 Vol. 5, No.27 ----------------------------------------------------------- This week's issue brought to you by... 3Com ----------------------------------------------------------- Are cables overcrowding your school? 3Com(R) NJ100 Network Jacks expand your network connections - without expensive rewiring. Now qualified customers you can try one for free. Visit http://www.3com.com/reduce_overcrowding6. ----------------------------------------------------------- Any Light Bulb Anytime!! Visit www.topbulb.com *********************************************************** IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORY - Research groups tapped to identify ‘what works’ in education * OTHER NEWS - Real-life lessons register at student-run retail store - ED: Tech is key to implementing new NCLB rules - School weather data enlisted to fight terror - Stalled Arizona wiring project gets new life—at a new price II. TECH FUNDING NEWS * Student-built computers to save Mississippi nearly $2 million * Exemplary Education Projects * $1 million from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation III. SITE OF THE WEEK * Find high-quality donated computers at “Share the Technology” IV. FEATURED PUBLICATION * eSchool News Forums V. eSCHOOL PARTNERS UPDATE * Special Offers, News, and Updates from eSchool Supporters VI. CALENDAR * Upcoming Conferences and Special Events VII. RESOURCE LIBRARY * Tools and Information to Help School Technology Decision Makers * Subscription Information *********************************************************** WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR *********************************************************** Hello Gleason Sackmann, Teachers and kids are just about ready to blast the doors open and launch a brand-new, bright school year filled with promise and hope. We’ll be right here for you all year long to provide the news and information you need to make 2002-2003 the best school year ever. Before the real craziness starts, why don’t you take a few minutes to think about the challenges your network will face during the upcoming year? Is your Network Security up to the challenge? To give you a hand, your editors have pulled together the most relevant information and put it all in the newest addition to our Educator’s Resource Center. Check it out right after reading this issue of eSN School Technology ALERT. Just point your browser to: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/reports/ns-icm/index.cfm If you’re a registered member of eSchool News Online, you’ll get instant access to a boatload of useful information. If you’re not yet a member, it takes three minutes or less (if you’re a speedy typist) to complete the one-time sign-up sheet. It’s fast, free, and you only have to do it once. In any case, please enjoy today’s ALERT. Then come see us at eSchool News Online! Cheers, Gregg W. Downey Editor & Publisher eSchool News [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********************************************************** I. TOP NEWS STORY *********************************************************** Research groups tapped to identify ‘what works’ in education ----------------------------------------------------------- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has selected a group of research organizations to build and maintain an $18.5 million database, called the What Works Clearinghouse, that will help education decision-makers identify high-quality research on various programs, practices, and products used in teaching. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3924 Other News ----------------------------------------------------------- Real-life lessons register at student-run retail store http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3923 ED: Tech is key to implementing new NCLB rules http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3922 School weather data enlisted to fight terror http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3921 Stalled Arizona wiring project gets new life—at a new price http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3920 *********************************************************** II. TECH FUNDING NEWS *********************************************************** Student-built computers to save Mississippi nearly $2 million ----------------------------------------------------------- Mississippi Gov. Ronnie Musgrove’s office asked Moss Point computer teacher Anne Davis last month if she knew of any students who would be willing to help build 6,000 computers for the state’s public schools. Nine students and four days of work later, 85 computers were ready to be shipped to schools throughout the state. For the complete story, go to: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3916 Exemplary Education Projects ----------------------------------------------------------- Through its Education Development and Demonstration program, the National Endowment for the Humanities provides these grants to schools, colleges, universities, libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions to improve formal humanities education in the United States from kindergarten through college. Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/opps.cfm#367 $1 million from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation ----------------------------------------------------------- A $1 million grant from the Boise-based J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation will allow the start of online high school classes for Idaho students this fall through the state’s Digital Learning Academy Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/awards.cfm#123 *********************************************************** III. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SITE OF THE WEEK *********************************************************** Find high-quality donated computers at “Share the Technology” ----------------------------------------------------------- Share the Technology—a nonprofit organization focused on recycling used technology—has announced a new web site where educators in need of computer technology can turn to locate second-hand donations or contribute old machines to a pool for redistribution. All kinds of computer hardware and software can be donated and found on the site. Do you worry about receiving out-of-date technology? Don’t. To keep schools from digressing back to the Stone Age, the organization only recycles PCs that run on Pentium processors and Mac Power PCs or better. Other acceptable products include keyboards, inkjet and laser printers, hard drives, scanners, mice, and modems. Software donations are only accepted if the products are available as original copies, complete with manuals and licensing materials. Visitors who plan to frequent the site will find help in the form of a news section, which reveals major donations made and reviews other happenings or developments within the organization. Visit: http://www.sharetechnology.org *********************************************************** IV. FEATURED PUBLICATION *********************************************************** eSchool News Forums ----------------------------------------------------------- The launch of eSchool News Forums marks the return of three popular technology discussion topics to eSchool News Online. You are invited to discuss such topics as integrating technology, grants and funding, and school safety. You can also start message-board threads of your own and discuss whatever relevant issues you please. The site welcomes postings and responses to any education-related topic, making it possible for teachers and administrators to exchange their thoughts the world over. To verify that all participants are bona fide educators, you will be asked to register before participating. You will have a chance to discuss certain industry trends and find out what companies are doing to meet the ever-evolving needs of schools. From best practices to tech tips, eSchool News Forums allows you to exchange news and views with your fellow school executives, for FREE! Visit: http://www.eschoolnews.com/ubb/index.htm *********************************************************** V. eSCHOOL PARTNERS UPDATE *********************************************************** THE 3COM NJ100 NETWORK JACK INSTANTLY EXPANDS YOUR SCHOOL’S NETWORK CONNECTIONS WITHOUT REWIRING. ---------------------------------------------------------- Turn a standard wall jack with a single Fast Ethernet connection into four auto-sensing RJ-45 10/100 Mbps ports and two optional pass-through ports. Instantly solve your long-term connectivity issues - while saving up to 60% over the time and cost of installing four wired 10/100 connections. And now qualified customers can try the Network Jack for free. Get the details at http://www.3com.com/reduce_overcrowding6. Any Light Bulb Anytime!! Visit www.topbulb.com ---------------------------------------------------------- Topbulb.com carries over 250,000 specialty and hard-to-find light bulbs, including all types of projector and education bulbs. In fact, Topbulb specializes in LCD replacement bulbs and projectors! No minimum order is required and same-day shipping is available on most orders. And, as a special offer to eSchool News readers, Topbulb is offering 5% off any LCD bulb or $500 off any LCD projector until September 30, 2002. Visit www.topbulb.com or call 1-800-top-bulb today! Mention priority code 724ESN3 SurfControl selects McAfee® Anti-Virus to enhance SurfControl e-mail filter ---------------------------------------------------------- SCOTTS VALLEY, CA. (July 1, 2002) SurfControl, the world’s number one web and eMail filtering company, today announced the integration of McAfee anti-virus technology from Network Associates Inc. (NYSE: NET) into future versions of SurfControl eMail Filter. SurfControl eMail Filter with McAfee anti-virus technology will help to further protect networks from costly virus outbreaks. http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/partners/showrelease.cfm?ReleaseID= 282 *********************************************************** VI. CALENDAR *********************************************************** 10th National Quality Education Conference September 29 - October 1 Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio http://nqec.asq.org Changes in eRate October 16 - October 16 Web telecast http://www.cosn.org/events NSBA'S Technology + Learning Conference November 13 - November 15 Dallas, TX http://www.nsba.org/T+L For more events, go to http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/calendar/ *********************************************************** VII. RESOURCE LIBRARY *********************************************************** Here's a quick guide to the nation's #1 web site for K-12 school technology professionals: eSchool News Forums ----------------------------------------------------------- >From best practices to tech tips, eSchool News Forums allow you to exchange news and views with your fellow school executives, for FREE! http://www.eschoolnews.com/ubb/index.htm School Technology Buyer’s Guide ----------------------------------------------------------- The School Technology Buyer's Guide is the most comprehensive online source of information about vendors, products, and services for the K-12 field. http://www.eschoolnews.com/buyersguide School Technology Funding Center ----------------------------------------------------------- Get up-to-the-minute listings of school technology grant opportunities, grant tips & tools, recent grant awards, and equipment donations. http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ Product Spotlight ----------------------------------------------------------- Make the best purchasing decisions for your school IT department with the eSN online best picks for new school technology products! http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/spotlight/ eSN Special Reports ----------------------------------------------------------- These special reports provide school leaders powerful summaries of key issues in K-12 education technology, and are available completely free of charge. http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/reports/ eNewsletters ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe today for FREE! *eSN School Technology ALERT http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/enewsletters/Alert/ *K-12 TechWatch http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/enewsletters/k12techwatch/ =========================================================== COPYRIGHT 2002 eSchool NEWS. 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