The January 2010 edition of thejournal.com features an interesting and thought provoking solution to tight budgets and technology solutions. Think about this.... "With cost concerns squeezing districts out of 1-to-1 computing programs, a once unthinkable solution is now in play: allowing students to bring their own laptops, PDA's, and-heaven help us - cell phones."



Two weeks ago, my brother-in-law was playing with my iPhone and just doesn't understand the whole "App" thing. I told… Continue

It's been awhile since we've posted anything here on Ning. I guess it speaks to how busy things can be on a high school campus. I just saw this article in thejournal.com and felt compelled to write about it. "Survey: Educator Participation in Social Networking Lags Well Behind Interest." The article claims that while Facebook has a very high membership among educators, 76% report they seldom or never use it. See accompanying chart.

What social network… Continue

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The newest research report by Public Agenda , (Teaching for a Living; How Teachers See the Profession Today – http://www.publicagenda.org/pages/teaching-for-a-living) , shows that 40% of the teachers are disheartened and disappointed about their jobs, while the others find reasons for contentment.

How about you?

Teachers Spending More Out-Of-Pocket For Classroom Supplies.



The Victorville (CA) Daily Press (8/24, Lindstrom) reported, "Teachers have long coughed up personal money to strengthen their classroom supply stock, but the out-of-pocket costs are increasingly going up as school districts trim budgets amid declining revenue and state cuts." A study in 2007 by The National School Supply and… Continue