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Microsoft talks up technology to kids

During a speech in Redmond, which was webcast to teens gathered in Atlanta, New York, Silicon Valley and elsewhere, Ballmer announced a software grant worth $5 million over three years to the National Urban League, a 97-year-old organization aimed at economic and social empowerment of African Americans.

History Teacher Becomes Podcast Celebrity

Mr. Brownworth’s podcast competes favorably with far more conventional and credentialed online fare — university courses in beginning French or Psychology 101, test-prep drills for the SAT. Even the other highly rated personal podcasts, like “Word Nerds” and “Grammar Girl,” appeal to dependably large audiences for etymology and grammar.

PPL offering 1-year college scholarships to 2007-2008 Montana High School Graduates. Union endows new MSUB scholarships

Any student who will graduate in 2007 from a Montana high school and enter a full-time degree program in an accredited college, technical school or university in the state is eligible.

Utah Governor wants more funding for all day kindergarten programs. Programs a success

In the Salt Lake City School District, children at risk of failing who attend all-day kindergarten have proved themselves capable of catching up with their peers.

Intel Head Links Technology, Health Care

"It’s a little bit like the education initiatives," said Barrett, who chairs the U.N. Global Alliance for ICT and Development. "Education is the key."

Incubator and autoclave. High School farm girls take on ambitious science projects

This winter, two seniors in his projects class are taking advantage of Filer High’s fine collection of lab equipment – and of Richards’ passion for pairing students with professionals in real-world industry and research.

State Profiles on Policies Leading Students From High School to Careers

Does your state have activities and policies that effectively guide students from high school and prepare them for college and careers?

Planning Schools For A Changing Future

"Planners have to understand what the education of the future will be like to prevent them designing something that will soon become outdated."

Micron donates $12 million to Boise State for business school building

The Micron Technology Foundation will donate $12.5 million to Boise State University so the school can tear down a hotel near the campus and replace it with a new building for college of business and economics.

Colleges Push for More Female Engineers

Experts argue that if the United States is to remain competitive with other countries in the engineering field, it will have to find better ways to encourage women to join the profession.