EDUCATION

Textbooks: ‘Just Not Working’

"This is a hard time to get universities to buy or subscribe to a service because even universities are cutting budgets. (Now educators) can tell university administrators that they can save money," Perelman said.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education last week announced the formation of an Interagency Working Group to foster the development, application and deployment of advanced technologies in education and training…

"This report clears the way for a huge leap forward in education," said Durbin. "Twenty years from now, people will look at this report as the cornerstone of a 21st-century effort to improve teaching and learning.

"Connie is an example, especially to women, of what they need to do to achieve a highly visible and respected position," says John Paterson, MSU Extension beef specialist. "I want students, especially young women, to understand what was necessary to achieve this."

Lamb’s reading habit illustrates his internal curiosity. He said, "I want to find out before anyone else. I want to know before someone says, ‘Did you hear?’ "

"It’s a program designed to connect students to their community and their school through the use of advanced technology," said Audrey Nichols, co-facilitator of "Pathways to Discovery."

At business schools across the country, future business leaders are learning to be kinder, gentler managers. In fact, if you’re thinking about getting an MBA, be prepared to learn how to use your financial analysis, accounting and marketing skills to help the environment and the community.