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"Clearly, we have not been in a mode of reducing staff and cutting expenditures, like most districts have. That pressure has been relieved."

Although interest in online education is growing, it's unlikely to replace traditional learning, said Minnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren.

That could help retain students who might look elsewhere under the state's open-enrollment system -- a crucial issue, because state money follows the student.

EZ English invades the classroom DelewareOnline reports that beginning this year, New Zealand high school students will be able to use "textspeak" on national exams, which means that points won't be deducted if a student types "l8" for "late," etc. Proponents of the move argue that efficiency is smart, because it allows users to communicate more ideas at a faster pace. Predictably, others are horrified at the development, claiming that it will lead to the erosion of language is spreading to the classroom, one locale where it should be the safest... http://www.delawareonline.com/ ...

shift from the “computer class” mindset to an “integrated” technology program

very similar problems, very similar history

very similar ideas