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Whether presenting an elementary talent show or annual sales figures to executives, keep these tips in mind when purchasing a lectern or podium. Continue reading

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Classroom activity tables have never had so much variety. With the multitude of teaching styles and teaching environments, there is much need for diversity in the school activity table market. Varying sizes, shapes, materials, finishes and more make up the hundreds, if not thousands, of available activity tables. Continue reading

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Worthington Direct has a great article on their blog about the availability of additional colors for school furniture outside of the typical beige, navy and burgundy. School chairs can be found in almost any color, from Apple Green to Blueberry Blue and even Bubblegum Pink. This gives teachers and schools a wide variety of ergonomic options to fit the theme or mood of any classroom. Color choice has been shown to improve of affect mood, and can be a great passive tool for educators. In many cases, chairs are available in 15 colors, and sometimes as many as 29 standardized colors.... Continue reading

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Top 100 Products of 2008 Revealed by District Administration District Administration magazine. The Califone MP3 player has been selected for inclusion in the “2008 Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products” annual survey. Conducted by District Administration magazine, the 8101 was chosen for its ability as a solid resource that can further school district initiatives. Continue reading

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Bretford announced last week their revolutionary Netbook32 microcomputer laptop cart, jumping on the increasing trend of schools and offices turning towards netbooks to meet their computing and budget needs. This cart includes all the features needed to charge, transport, store and protect your technology investment, 32 netbooks at a time. The new cart is currently available for order from Worthington Direct. Riding the tidal wave of a stunning 4.9 million Asus Eee netbooks sold last just year alone, these carts are sure to be a hit with schools and IT departments trying to manage and charge their new fleet of netbooks.... Continue reading

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The final $787 billion stimulus bill that President Obama is expected to sign today contains $105.9 billion for education, including $650 million for the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program. Although encouraged by an increase of more than double its current funding level, ed-tech advocates said they were disappointed EETT did not receive the $1 billion it was slated to receive in earlier drafts of the package. In past years, EETT has been repeatedly targeted for cuts. "The funding provides a much-needed down payment toward meeting President Obama's vision that all students receive the benefits of 21st-century learning environments, but the final level of investment falls short of funding in the House and Senate bills, and far short of what is needed by our students to compete in today's digital age," read a statement from the International Society for Technology in Education and the Consortium for School Networking. The two groups noted President Obama's commitment to education, and urged Congress to increase ed-tech funding levels in FY09 and FY10. An estimated $9.9 billion total... Continue reading

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Obama is not the only new president to take the office this year. The Presidential Trim dry erase whiteboards by Best-Rite are being introduced into schools, churches and office training rooms across the US. This board is sure to have high approval ratings and reduce budget stress.  The Presidential Trim Board features a sleek frame with a smooth, rounded corner that will add a touch of elegance to any setting. This high quality board features the durable and versatile porcelain steel surface; with a writing surface and erasing quality that is unsurpassed. The surface is also magnetic allowing it to double as a tackable surface. The low-gloss surface offers greater contrast for markers. All Presidential Trim Boards include a matching Magnetic Q-Tray to hold markers and erasers. Find this and many other dry erase boards, chalkboards, tackboards and portable easels from Worthington Direct, the leader in discount wholesale school furniture.  Magnetic Dry Erase Boards | Magnetic Marker Boards | Magnet Whiteboards... Continue reading

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