Senate approves $20M school technology bill

Senate approves $20M school technology bill By lisa schencker The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 31, 2012 12:52PM MDT The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a $20 million bill to help schools pay for technology to implement online testing. SB97, sponsored by Sen. Aaron Osmond, R-South Jordan, would allow school districts and charter schools to apply for matching grants to implement online ...

Technology 'hooks' students at Northwestern High

Armed with smartphones and an array of Web tools, the students at Northwestern High in Rock Hill spent much of last semester using technology to come up with solutions for hypothetical and real-life situations.

Not exactly a three-ring binder

With $800,000 in district funding invested in new classroom technology, Herrin Elementary School teachers and administrators say they have seen remarkable effects.

Superintendant Luna joined CenturyLink today to surprise local teachers with technology grants

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna joined CenturyLink Idaho Vice President and General Manager Jim Schmit on Monday to surprise four classroom teachers in the Treasure Valley with technology grants of up to $10,000 each.

Mt. Pleasant School District receives three grants

With the federal government and Pennsylvania both tightening their budgets, grants are becoming harder to obtain. However, Mt. Pleasant Area School District will be the recipient of not one, but three grants to help with materials and educational upgrades.