Technology helps schools make smart decisions on when it’s safe to return to campus, monitor the health of students and teachers, and better support those who are learning remotely Company grants $20 million to San Francisco, Oakland, Indianapolis, Chicago and New York City school districts to support distance learning andContinue Reading
(BPT) – The new school year will look different for everyone this year, but whether students are gearing up for an in-person, online or hybrid learning experience, the right school supplies can help keep them motivated and productive all year long. Now more than ever, teachers and parents are headingContinue Reading
Each morning at 9:30 a.m, Makayla Davis of Aberdeen, Mississippi logs on to start her day. Instead of simply watching TV, hanging out or getting roped into yard work, Makayla is learning cryptography, network fundamentals and penetration testing techniques. She is one of 24 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets fromContinue Reading
(BPT) – Whether it’s the first day of middle school or the first day away at college, students of all ages are preparing for a new school year. Students might be learning at home, in the classroom or a combination of both, so now is the time to get organizedContinue Reading
(BPT) – It came down to one vote. One hundred years ago, on Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified with the vote of a young Tennessee senator — breaking a tie to tip the scales. American women had won the long, hard-fought right to vote. After a 70-yearContinue Reading
Library also shares top e-book checkouts since the temporary closure of physical locations in March, providing a snapshot of what New Yorkers were reading during historic lockdown JULY 27, 2020—Following its initial opening of eight branches for limited service on July 13, The New York Public Library will reopen 22Continue Reading
The Library—in partnership with the National Book Foundation—is making 40,000 Summer Reading kits available, distributed by the Department of Education and New York City elected officials Media Contact: Angela Montefinise / angelamontefinise@nypl.org JULY 23, 2020—In an effort to ensure that New York families have access to books and activities this summer, TheContinue Reading
Dr. Carl Owens has been teaching his students how to harness the power of technology for 40 years, including more than half as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE). This year, the ADE program, which recognizes and nurtures educators who are using Apple technology to transform learning, celebrates its 25th anniversary. OwensContinue Reading
The Collection to Modernize and Advance Gender Representation for Nonprofits, Museums, Schools, Camps, Parents, Media and More Lyda Hill Philanthropies Donates $3 Million In Partnership with DonorsChoose, Girl Scouts of the USA, Teach For America and the Association of Science and Technology Centers to Update Museum Walls and Educational MaterialsContinue Reading
Expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities create community hubs for coding and creativity Cupertino, California — Apple today announced it is deepening its existing partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), adding 10 more HBCU regional coding centers that will serve as technology hubs for their campusesContinue Reading