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A guide for today, a hope for tomorrow Technology purchasing in education is a problem that can’t be ignored. Old systems of procurement were established as safeguards against corruption, meant to enhance decision-making and promote cost savings. The reality of these systems is dissatisfaction among procurement officials and vendors, complex pricing structures, and competition based

Greeley-­Evans School District 6 will personalize learning through effective use of technology Cupertino, CA ­– March 19, 2014 ­– The Learning Accelerator (TLA), a nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of high­-quality blended learning in school districts across America, today announced a district-­wide implementation partnership with Greeley­-Evans School District 6 in Colorado. The partnership will also

White Paper Provides Guidance for Edtech Purchasing for District and State Leaders WASHINGTON (January 15, 2014) – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the 10th white paper in the DLN Smart Series in association with Getting Smart. Titled “Smart Series Guide to Edtech Procurement,”

There’s a lot of buzz about “blended learning” and its growing impact on the way students learn in the classroom. But what is it really? To help answer this question, three education experts have teamed up to offer a blended learning MOOC—a massive open online course—that explores the different types of blended learning models as

How one all-American school district is successfully connecting its students to the future of learning. Schools that personalize learning work differently than traditional schools where kids march through the system in age cohorts, receive instruction at the same level, in the same mode, and at the same time. Known for its inventiveness and commitment to