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  • NCTI Salutes WGBH
    WGBH's National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) was recognized for its public policy work with a $1 million commitment from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation. Added 12/21/2006
  • New Google Tool for Searching Patents
    Is your idea really new? A new Google tool now allows readers to search the full text of over 7 million US patents. Added 12/21/2006
  • Kentucky Matches Grants to Small Businesses
    Under an initiative put forth by Kentucky's Governor, Kentucky-based high-tech small businesses that receive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grants through the federal government are now also able to receive matching funds through the state. Added 11/29/2006
  • Judge: Make Money Recognizable to the Blind
     In a landmark decision, a high court ruled that the Treasury Department has violated the Rehabilitation Act and has discriminated against blind money users. The government has been ordered to address accessibility in bills immediately. Added 11/29/2006
  • Image Labeling for Blind Helps Machines 'Think'
    In an effort to tap the powers of the Web, Luis von Ahn, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has created the ESP Game. Ordinary Web users label images with accurate descriptions for screen readers to say aloud. Added 11/21/2006
  • Legal Precedent Set for Web Accessibility
    A federal judge has sustained the discrimination claims of a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp.; the precedent establishes that retailers must make their websites accessible to the blind under the ADA. Added 11/9/2006
  • eSchool News announces Reader's Choice Awards
    The results are in from the eSchool News informal poll for Reader's Choice Awards for Best Reading Software! Readers chose their favorite products for both early (grades preK-3) and older readers (grades 4 and up) in five areas of focus: phonics and phonemic awareness, vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and English as a Second Language. Added 10/26/2006
  • Mixed Feelings on Federal Study of Educational Software Programs
    Look for results of a study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Education Sciences that employs random assignment to test the effectiveness of 15 commercially available educational programs. Individual product identities will be shielded in the initial reports, causing concern among some researchers, administrators, and even product developers themselves. Free registration is required to access the Edweek article online. Added 8/11/2006
  • AEP's Best Educational Products Announced
    The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) announced the 2006 Golden Lamp and Distinguished Achievement Award winners June 9, 2006 in Washington, DC. Selected by a panel of educators and industry experts, the AEP Awards honor the outstanding achievement in supplemental educational products and education marketing of 2006. Added 6/21/2006
  • 2006 Codie Award Winners Announced
    The winners of the 21st Annual Codie Awards were announced on May 17. The Codie Awards—established in 1986 and given each year by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)—utilize both journalist and peer-company reviews to identify the leaders and innovators in 71 categories across the software, digital content and education technology industries. Added 6/1/2006
  • Technology Counts 2006 Released
    The ninth edition of Education Week's annual report on educational technology examines how technology and education policies are evolving to support the use of data to improve student achievement. The report focuses on how well states and school districts are harnessing vast amounts of new student information to improve learning. Free registration is required to access the Edweek article online. Added 5/22/2006
  • Researchers Weigh Benefits of One Computer Per Lap
    Maine was the first state to start a one-to-one laptop initiative, which gave computers to all 7th and 8th graders. But the initiative's impact on test scores for students remains unclear. NCTI stakeholders Yong Zhao and Michael Russell discuss the project's potential with Edweek.org. Free registration is required to access the Edweek article online. Added 5/10/2006
  • Teenager in a Wheelchair Reaches a Racing Milestone
    A school system that had previously only allowed a teenager in a wheelchair to practice and travel with her track team is now required by law to include the Paralympic medalist in all racing events. The Washington Post reports on the family's lawsuit against the Board of Education. Free registration is required to access the Washington Post article online. Added 4/21/2006
  • Advocacy for Parents Key to IDEA Case
    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case April 19, 2006 in which it will decide whether a school district must reimburse parents for the fees of experts when the parents prevail in legal disputes with districts over their children’s individualized education programs. Edweek.org considers the impact. Free registration is required to access the Edweek article online. Added 4/12/2006
  • Intervention Method Is Topic at Meeting of Disabilities Group
    "Response to intervention," an educational approach promoted under federal special education law as a way to identify children with learning disabilities, garnered intense interest during the 43rd annual meeting of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, reports Edweek.org. Free registration is required to access the Edweek article online. Added 4/12/2006
  • States Erratic on IT Literacy
    Lawmakers who drafted the No Child Left Behind Act wanted to make sure that all students were exposed to computers and the internet and understood how to use these tools at an early age, yet eSchool News examines why this is not happening across the board. Added 3/27/2006
  • Ed-tech Advocates Hit Capitol Hill
    As American competitiveness takes a more central role in economic discussions, educators and private-sector lobbyists went to Washington recently to sit down with members of Congress and discuss the ways educational technology can be used to help prepare students for a successful future. eSchool News tracks the progress.
    Added 3/27/2006
  • Look to this New Web Site for Help with Evidenced-Based Research
    eSchool News online journalist Deborah Ward highlights the What Works Clearinghouse's Evidenced-Based Education Help Desk and it's implications for researchers, program providers, and educators. Added 3/13/2006
  • 26th Annual Report To Congress On The Implementation Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
    The two volume Department of Education publication is free, but must be reserved online while the item is still back ordered. Added 3/1/2006
  • Top 10 Ed Tech Stories
    The editors of eSchool News list what they consider to be the 10 most significant educational technology stories of 2005. Added 2/8/2006
  • Guide to New and Updated Assistive Technology
    ConnSENSE Bulletin's resource serves as a guide to many products released or updated between Closing the Gap Conference in October 2005 and ATIA Conference in January 2006. Added 2/8/2006