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This website is full of resources for clipart, backgrounds for Keynote/PowerPoint presentations, maps, technology in the classroom, and more. It is sponsored by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology and the Educational Technology Clearinghouse, which "provide(s) digital content, professional development, and technical services supporting the appropriate integration of technology into K-12 and preservice education."

Adam Bellow (@adambellow on Twitter) works as the Director of Educational Technology for the College Board Schools where he works with educational leaders, teachers, and students to infuse technology successfully in the classroom. In 2011, he was recognized as Outstanding Young Educator of the Year by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).

Pics4Learning is a free image library for education. Copyright-friendly!

Editor's note: This post is part of a three-week series examining educational innovation and technology, published in partnership with the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. One of the most poignant summaries of the market for innovative technology solutions in education is that it is forever in its infancy.

Curriculum challenge for Science teachers in grades 7-12.

You are using an old version of Internet Explorer. To view Paper.li correctly please upgrade or switch to a another browser. Resource for educators interested in the intersection of education and technology!

Education Nation is a nationally broadcast, in-depth conversation about improving education in America. During an interactive summit on Rockefeller Plaza, parents, teachers and students will meet with leaders in politics, business and technology to explore the challenges and opportunities in education today.

OK, a bit of a pain if you aren't paying for Education Week, but this article mirrors some of what I understand some of our math teachers to be doing with "flip" lessons.

If you could "fix" or re-direct math education, what would you do? IMO, Arthur Benjamin NAILS it in this brief 3ish minute video.

Developing Innovative Solutions to Our Nation's Most Pressing Education Problems.

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In this digital world, opportunities for education are available like never before. Though teachers using online tools are empowering students take part in their education, they may also expose them to inappropriate material, sexual predators, and bullying and harassment by peers.

Published Online: September 1, 2011 By Allan Odden and Lawrence O. Picus, Phi Delta Kappan Education budgets are imploding at the fiscal seams. A sluggish economy and falling property values are shortchanging public education budgets across the country. At the same time, there are growing expectations for improved student performance, better teachers and closing the achievement gap. Interesting article about changing the face of schools and teacher performance in the absence of or with declining revenues. A good article to review with some other good resources.

Generation Yes Blog creator (http://blog.genyes.org/) has put together this Wikispace on Games in Education. LOTS of resources to review for someone looking to incorporate "games" into a lesson.

Reporting on education in the southeast, this site outlines education issues, articles, and blogs in school systems around the southeast. A good site to review if you want to keep up with what is going on in this region.

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