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Cell phone misbehavior: 5 different incidents


May 6, 2013 by Claire Knight

Far too many people — students and school staffers alike — find themselves in predicaments traced back to evidence from cell phones.

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Principal had no right to search cell phone, court rules


April 22, 2013 by Claire Knight

Texting in class might be against the rules. But that doesn’t automatically mean it’s OK for school officials to read students’ texts, the Sixth Circuit ruled. 

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Up for grabs: Free mobile device for the classroom


February 18, 2013 by Claire Knight

More and more educators are exploring ways to integrate mobile devices into their lesson plans. Here’s your chance to win the tech tool:

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School: ‘Back-to-basics approach fights cyberbullying’


February 13, 2013 by Claire Knight

As more and more technology comes into the classroom, cyberbullying problems continue to grow. Here’s what one school did.

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Have an idea about web safety? Check out this grant


February 12, 2013 by Claire Knight

Most educators have seen students make “mistakes” with technology. But if you have a good idea on how to teach digital responsibility, you might just win a grant for your school!

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Student arrested for cyberbullying


February 4, 2013 by Claire Knight

A California student has been arrested after he allegedly cyberbullied classmates.

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District’s tech expenses raise eyebrows


December 19, 2012 by Jake Simms

Some big school districts spend big bucks on worthy tech purchases. Then there’s Palm Beach County in Florida.

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Will this trend boost interest in science & math?


December 17, 2012 by Jake Simms

One in three middle schoolers now do their homework …

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Principal on hot seat for texting student


October 31, 2012 by Claire Knight

An assistant principal in Brooklyn is fighting for his job after he allegedly exchanged nearly 3,000 text messages with a student.

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Proof that sexting rarely remains ‘private’


October 25, 2012 by Jake Simms

Here’s shocking news that parents and educators should warn students about:

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