Education News
President Bush Announces the American Competitiveness Initiative
U.S. Department of Education
In his State of the Union address on January 31, President Bush released information on the which aims to strengthen innovation and education in the U.S. by improving mathematics and science education, foreign language studies, and high schools. Learn the details
Technology Helps Ratchet Up Math Instruction
By Corey Murray, Senior Editor, eSchool News, February 13, 2006
With the improvement of student’s math skills a focal point in President Bush’s 2006 education agenda, high-tech and innovative ways to learn the subject are emerging. Read more
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School Stats and Trends
Latest College Technology Statistics
For each of the past nine years, MDR has conducted a college technology survey to report on high-tech trends in U.S. colleges and universities. The big story this year involves spending increases, which are estimated to rise 35% over last year’s levels. Those details and other highlights include:
Spending
- Projected spending will reach nearly $7 billion, with over half going toward hardware purchases.
- Hardware is the largest growth category at $3.4 billion, an increase of 41% over prior year.
- Software and outside services each account for 23% of spending.
- Private institution spending is projected to increase 26% compared with last year; public institutions are expected to spend 20% more than they did in 2004-2005.
Networks, Computers, Internet Access, and Distance Learning
- 86% of the networks on U.S. colleges and university campuses are wireless.
- Dell continues to be the computer brand of choice with 64% market share, followed by Gateway at 13%.
- Internet access is widespread on campuses, most prevalent in computer labs (in 95% of colleges) and in libraries (92%). Classrooms, student centers, and dorms are additional popular locations.
- 68% of all campuses provide distance learning programs.
Source: MDR’s new report, The College Technology Review, 2005-2006 Academic Year.
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Upcoming Events
MARCH
2-5: NSSEA 2006 School Products Expo, Orlando, FL, http://www.schoolproductsexpo.com/
6-7: CoSN's 11th Annual K-12 School Networking Conference, Arlington, VA, http://www.k12schoolnetworking.org
7-9: National Facility Management Association Expo 2006, Baltimore, MD, http://www.nfmt.com
9-11: CUE, Palm Springs, CA, http://www.cue.org/conference/
17-19: NASSP 90th Annual Convention & Exposition, Reno-Tahoe, NV, http://www.nasspconvention.org/
20-22: The Conference on Marketing, Las Vegas, NV, http://http://www.theconferenceonmarketing.com
20-24: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2006 International Conference, Orlando, FL, http://site.aace.org/conf/
22-24: FETC 2006, Orlando, FL, http://www.fetc.org MDR Booth #848/850
22-24: 21st Annual Computers in Libraries Conference and Exhibition, Washington, DC, http://www.infotoday.com/cil2006
31-4/4: NAESP's 85th Annual Convention and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, http://web.naesp.org/conv2006/
APRIL
1-3: ASCD 2006 Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, Chicago, IL, http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.9f45bc8553f12b1abfb3ffdb62108a0c/
5-8: 2006 CEC Convention & Expo, Salt Lake City, UT, http://www.cec.sped.org/conventions/SaltLake_2006/
6-9: NSTA National Conference, Anaheim, CA, http://www.nsta.org/conventiondetail&Meeting_Code=2006ANA
8-11: NSBA 66th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, http://www.nsba.org/conference/
20-22: CAEYC 2006 Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, http://www.caeyc.org/conference.asp
22-25: 2006 AACC Convention, Long Beach, CA, http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/NewsandEvents/AACC_Convention1/Annual_Convention.htm
26-29: NCTM 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition, St. Louis, MO, http://www.nctm.org/meetings/stlouis/
30-5/4: IRA's 51st Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, http://www.reading.org/association/meetings/annual.html MDR Booth #1020
MAY
7-10: NAEP 85th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Baltimore, MD, www.naepnet.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=1250
8-10: ACCM: Conference for Catalog, Internet & Multichannel Merchants, Chicago, IL, www.catalogconference.com/
19-21: BookExpo (BEA), Washington, DC, www.bookexpo.reedexpo.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=288 MDR Booth #6121
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NEW From MDR
MDR and RedRock Reports Join Forces to Offer Powerful Suite of Funding Services
MDR has announced the formation of an exclusive partnership with RedRock Reports, the experts on K-12 grants and funding. The joint venture will provide education funding information and services to companies selling or marketing to districts and schools, as well as to educators themselves. This unique new partnership combines the strengths of both organizations to provide a comprehensive look at the education funding landscape.
Look for this new service in March.
To learn more, read the press release.
For more information, contact Joe Hayes, 312-345-4352, jhayes@dnb.com.
The College Technology Review, 2005-2006 Academic Year – Just Released!
For the latest details on college technology spending, budgets, campus networks, computer usage, Internet access, distance learning, and other trend information, count on The College Technology Review. This new report is based on MDR’s annual college technology survey to all accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.
Available in PDF format only: $49 single user, $149 multiuser.
Click here to order your copy of The College Technology Review.
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