thebookjam: BookJam blog: Do Kids Learn as Well in iPads?: I found this USA Today article pretty interesting. One of the more ... http://bit.ly/dyVwwg

"Education is the economic issue of our time," President Obama said in a speech about higher education and the economy at the University of Texas at Austin.

thebookjam: Want a chance at $20,000 worth of prizes? Enter the Digital Book Report contest with your students this fall: http://bit.ly/cF0ff3

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Is it not time we started to measure growth?: With Back-to-School season upon us, I ask myself, what... http://bit.ly/ceswKO

With Back-to-School season upon us, I ask myself, what is it that we should really want for all our nation's students this year?
Less bullying? Heightened meaningfulness in the classroom? Better cafeteria food?
I think one co…

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Some school funnies...: The following questions were in last year's GED examination These aregenuine... http://bit.ly/b5y5UF

The following questions were in last year's GED examination These are
genuine answers (from 16 year olds)............and they WILL breed & Vote.

Q. Name the four seasons
A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar

Q. Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink

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thebookjam: BookJam blog: The Computer Mouse is Dead… Long Live the Computer Mouse!: Today we gather for a solemn event, to pr... http://bit.ly/daiRla

Today we gather for a solemn event, to pronounce the death of a beloved and loyal friend throughout the years.

It is time to announce the passing of Mr. Computer Mouse. Wonderful as it was, bury it we now must.

Of course, you will see this object for quite some time appearing as the walkin…

124 school districts will receive grants to improve the quality of teaching American history in our nation's schools.

ED Data Express provides education data from multiple sources in one place. See data profiles for each state. Explore student achievement, dropout rates, and other data across states.

49 school districts, nonprofits, and higher ed institutions have been selected for potential funding under the Investing in Innovation (i3) program. Applicants must secure a 20% private sector match by Sept. 8.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: "Daddy... his compter is broken.": So here’s a funny story that I just heard as I was travelling acr... http://bit.ly/bv8Yfb

So here’s a funny story that I just heard as I was travelling across the country doing PD for some schools on the east coast.

Airplane seats on bigger planes typically come 3 to a row. And really, who wants to be in the middle seat? Diminutive people, we all a

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Secretary Duncan thanked the 61 Senators "who voted to advance consideration of the amendment to support jobs for America's teachers. We estimate that hundreds of thousands of teachers will lose their jobs if Congress doesn't act."

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The Agriculture Department announced $1.2 billion for projects that will help bring broadband connections to rural communities and schools, Native American tribal lands, and students' homes.

More than $9 million is being awarded to 14 school districts, nonprofits, and universities to improve leadership in high-need school districts.

Secretary Duncan praised state and local leaders for leading school reform and announced that 18 states and D.C. are finalists in the second round of Race to the Top.

Secretary Duncan spoke at a special education leadership forum of over 700 people involved with educating America's 6.7 million students with disabilities.