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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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Choosing the right Science Table is important; you need to find one that can handle your daily tasks in the classroom, but also the table that fits your budget. Science tables come in many shapes, sizes, and perhaps most confusing, surfaces. While science tables are almost universally black, did you know that there are at least four  general classes of table surfaces, each suited for different classroom settings? Knowing where your tables will be and what their primary use is will help direct you to the right kind of science table you need.... Continue reading

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Studying can often be overwhelming for a lot of students, especially with the many distractions available to them today.  Schools that provide individual study space such as study carrels are likely to see an increase in academic success.  Create rows of study space with just enough privacy to keep students focused, without feeling isolated.  Worthington Direct offers several study carrels and computer study carrels at great wholesale pricing.  Here are 10 study tips from How-to-Study.com:Successful students have good study habits. They apply these habits to all of their classes. Read about each study habit. Work to develop any study habit you do not have. 1. Try not to do too much studying at one time. If you try to do too much studying at one time, you will tire and your studying will not be very effective. Space the work you have to do over shorter periods of time. Taking short breaks will restore your mental energy. 2. Plan specific times for studying. Study time is any time you are doing something related to schoolwork. It... Continue reading

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President-elect Barack Obama shed more light on his economic recovery plan in a Jan. 8 speech at Virginia's George Mason University--and for education, the news is encouraging. Equipping classrooms with modern technology to better prepare students for the jobs of the future is a key component of Obama's stimulus plan. And though the proposed dollar amount for this portion of the plan remains unclear, a leading educational technology advocacy group says the funding to support it could be disbursed through the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) block-grant program.                                                      In the interest of making America "strong and competitive in the 21st century," Obama laid out his goals of doubling the production of alternative energy over three years, updating most federal buildings to improve their energy efficiency, making medical records electronic, expanding broadband networks, and modernizing schools and universities. "To give our children the chance to live out their dreams in a world that's never been more competitive, we will equip tens of thousands of schools, community colleges, and public universities with 21st-century classrooms, labs, and... Continue reading

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