News of particular interest to teachers.
President Barack Obama recently announced Esri has pledged $1-billion of mapping software available free to US K12 schools. Since 1969, Esri, headquartered in Redlands, California, has built geographic information system (GIS) software to enable organizations to create responsible and sustainable solutions to problems at local and global scales. Understanding how to use effectively use GIS
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Adobe has announced it is offering a free eight-week online “Train the Trainer” course; the first class begins on the Adobe Education Exchange at the end of this month. Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will earn a digital credential and have access to an exclusive training toolkit, just for Adobe Education Trainers. Adobe
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Some of the best employment opportunities for students are discovered through participation in hack-a-thons. Industry representatives are on hand and scouting for students with exceptional talent to work for them as interns. Hack-a-thons are intensive and enriching learning experiences for students. If you know students who love developing technology products, like mobile apps, please share
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Yesterday, Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg announced he has secured $250 million in funding for a Career Pathways Trust program to give more California students the opportunity to apply classroom academics to specific careers of interest. The one-time competitive grant funding is part of the 2014-15 State Budget agreement among the Senate, Assembly and
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