In the News - Tips for Receiving Ed-Tech Stimulus Funds

Earlier this week the U.S. Department of Education issued guidance for applying for stimulus funds through the Enhancing Education though Technology (Ed-Tech) program. Merit Software covers many of the allowable uses for the funds.

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Around the Web - Common Academic Standards Coming Soon?

A working draft of Common Core State Standards for U.S. schools was unexpectedly circulated online. These draft "college- and career-readiness" standards are the first in the standards-setting process led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Resource for Teachers - The Library of Congress Web Site

A great place for browsing books, information, sources, or ideas is the Library of Congress web site. It has over 13 million digitized primary source items. Teachers, students, parents, and the community can all find something here.

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