Martha Jacobs • 03-17-10
Wildlife: Charlene, Emily, Paul, Martha, Brittany
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” - Robin Williams
Well, it really feels like spring has arrived here at CB&A. The view of blue skies and wildlife from the office windows is certainly a welcome sight for all of us. Charlene and Paul shared that they have seen [...]
Kristen Plemon • 03-13-10
As my colleague Emily Embury noted in her blog entry on ed tech policies, it’s an interesting time in education. With Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation (i3) funding included in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the federal government is making an unprecedented investment in schools. Continuing this trend, the Obama [...]
Emily Embury • 03-11-10
This year’s CoSN Conference took place during a dynamic time in education. With two education policy initiatives about to be released, I had the opportunity to attend sessions regarding the National Educational Technology Plan and the National Broadband Plan.
National Educational Technology Plan
According to Karen Cator, director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. [...]
Charlene Blohm • 03-05-10
Offering a grant or contest to honor innovators is a great way to boost your visibility within the education industry. Several members of the CB&A client family are showcasing best practices with recognition programs this spring with a mix of programs for teachers and vendors. Â Â Â Â (Â kj4rvif5bn)
PBS Teachers Innovation Awards – March [...]
Charlene Blohm • 03-01-10
America’s 14,000 public school districts function independently, but each sets its own schedule for the five principle elements of the buying cycle. The initial part of the buying cycle generally occurs in mid or late spring and is dedicated to determining the needs of the upcoming school year. Then, approximately four months are [...]