March/April 2005

FEATURES
The New CTO
Corporate types are entering the education-technology ranks and shaking up public education. Their ideas may inspire your district strategies.

6 Ways to Boost Professional Development
From online communities to multimedia-enhanced classes, teachers are finding better ways to get the job done.

4 Ideas for 21st-Century Literacy
Reading, writing, and arithmetic no longer guarantee students a place in the workforce. A different skill set will soon be in high demand.

IN EVERY ISSUE
Plugged In
Creation debates find a new forum; the effect of Bush’s budget on the future of ed tech; the modern-day cheating culture; and more.

Newsmaker: Q&A with Frank Till
Broward County Public Schools’ superintendent enables students to become teachers and helps the district alleviate the shortage of candidates.

Future Schools (PDF)
Bright colors, lively patterns, lots of sunshine, and all the innovative technology a kid could ask for.

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