Staff Development 2.0 by David Jakes
Fast-paced global change and increased federal scrutiny means school districts must constantly push their educators to grow. T&L reveals some important factors that will keep your district on the cutting edge of professional development.

All Students Being Equal by Janet Hopkins
Implementing assistive technologies can be a rewarding yet daunting task. Find out how to make the most of your precious resources so students can reap the benefits.

SAFARI Montage by Paul Jackson
Chock full of videos from publishers such as PBS and the BBC, the Montage video-on-demand system provides high-quality content at an educator's fingertips.

BrainWare Safari 2.0 by Jamie Keller
With so much focus on basic skills, it's easy to forget children must develop and practice the abilities that enable them to interpret and apply information, which are essential for higher-order learning and knowledge acquisition and need to be used to keep the brain fit.

AUSSIE Teaching Comprehension by Iris Obille Lafferty
AUSSIE's Teaching Comprehension is a professional development program aimed at training educators to help their students meet state and local reading standards.

Editor's Desk
Ahead of the Curve by Susan McLester

News & Trends
Google's Three Words; NCLB: Progress Report; Apple Blesses Windows XP on Macs; It's Getting Hot in Here by T&L Editors

Product Guide
Remote Control by Matt Villano
From real-time assessment to keeping students on task, classroom management software can help educators retain control of the learning environment.

Viewpoint
Eyes Closed Tight by Gordon Freedman
Technology is an integral part of everyday life. Why do so many educators struggle to use it effectively in the classroom?

How To
Use Google Maps Mashups in K-12 Education by Jeffrey Branzburg
Combining Google Maps features with other resources can provide educators with some handy classroom tools.

What's New
T&L takes an extended look at digital projectors, plus other new products, including Vernier's Biology ProScope Kit and ISTE's guide for measuring students' use of technology for learning. by T&L Editors

Web Tour

• Safe at Home by Carol S. Holzberg
• School Site of the Month by Susan Brooks-Young

Bottom Line

• Open for Business by Susan Brooks-Young
  Open-source software could yield real savings for school districts.


• Grants & Contests by Susan Brooks-Young
  Funding, recognition programs, and resources.

Emerging Tech
Noteworthy by Mark Smith
Digital positioning technology makes capturing handwriting easier than ever.

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