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Students at Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC), a private girls' school in Sydney, Australia, are participating in a pilot project in which they can use cell phones, the internet, and can even call a friend or relative to help them with an exam question

Technology brings 'new P.E.' to schools School districts compete for grants that bring more interactive, information-based curriculum to gym classes

YouTube lawsuit tests copyright law Google says Viacom's complaint is a threat to online communication

Author Daniel Pink discusses what it will take for students to succeed in an outsourced and automated world--and how schools should change their approach to education accordingly.

With energy costs soaring to record levels, taking steps to reduce energy consumption isn't just good for the environment--it's also essential for the fiscal health of schools.

A recent survey by internet security firm Symantec Corp. suggests that many parents are unaware of their children's internet activity and typically underestimate how often their kids encounter online threats.

The National Science Foundation's Multimedia Gallery features nearly 100 videos and webcasts on a wide range of science topics...

"Geospatial" technologies--which include geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) tools--are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. These technologies use "smart" maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide context and analysis.

Growing use of digital media among educators could help in teaching 21st-century skills "

List of eSchool News Articles related to integration of 21st century skills in core curriculum

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