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Author James Surowiecki explains how the decision-making ability of a diverse group of people is more effective than that of individuals.

Advisors to presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama discuss the candidates’ views on education.

Researchers say they've discovered educational benefits of social-networking web sites such as MySpace and Facebook. At the same time, these sites are threatening some tried-and-true traditions of campus life.

Here’s more of our interview with new AASA Executive Director Daniel Domenech, who shares his thoughts on how schools can provide equal opportunities for all students.

Internet “metering,” touch interfaces, and cheaper iPhones are some of the latest technology trends with important implications for educators.

Here’s more of our interview with new AASA Executive Director Daniel Domenech, who shares his thoughts on how schools can provide equal opportunities for all students.

Daniel Domenech, new executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, talks about his plans to revitalize the 143-year-old association.

Aiming to reach students where they hang out online, a growing number of colleges and universities are posting promotional video messages on YouTube. Plus, Purdue builds a new supercomputer—in just one day.

Computer-generated students inhabiting a virtual classroom are helping teachers-in-training learn to deal with classroom-management challenges. Plus, more news from the One Laptop Per Child initiative.

Here’s more of our interview with author Dan Pink, who discusses how schools must adapt to 21st-century needs.

Author Daniel Pink discusses what it will take for students to succeed in an outsourced and automated world—and how schools should change their approach to education accordingly.

Two copyright lawsuits, new technology to make school buses safer, and the emergence of audio books in schools are in the spotlight.

Inspired by the One Laptop Per Child initiative, a host of other scaled-down, cheaper laptops aimed primarily at students has emerged. Plus, Birmingham, Alabama, becomes the first U.S. city to buy low-cost laptops from OLPC.

New York Times technology columnist David Pogue discusses the social implications of new technologies--and what these mean for today’s educators and students.

Former NASA astronaut Sally Ride reveals what can be done to spark students’ interest in science.

Connecticut has become the latest state to launch an investigation into the college gossip web site JuicyCampus. Plus, more ed-tech news affecting higher education.

Virtual schools are in the spotlight in Wisconsin and Oregon—plus, using Second Life to teach a second language.

At our Eighth Annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards ceremony last month, we asked the winners what advice they would give to their colleagues about leading successful ed-tech initiatives—and here’s what they said.

eSchool News recognizes 10 superintendents who are among the nation's most successful in leading their schools into the 21st century.

Bill Gates talks to students at six colleges--and one university plans to give freshmen their own iPhones this fall.

Japan launches a new high-speed internet satellite, teens share their thoughts on internet downloading, and more.

British filmmaker and education official Lord David Puttnam reveals how schools must change to meet the needs of today's students.

A new documentary provides a sobering comparison of education in the United States to that of India and China.

Cheryl Lemke, head of the ed-tech research firm The Metiri Group, recently completed a comprehensive review of existing studies on technology’s impact on learning. Here’s what she found.

At the National Center for Technology Innovation’s annual conference last November, a lively panel discussion explored ways to make educational technology research more effective as a tool for driving school reform.

A new public-service campaign teaches students about the dangers of misusing MP3 players.

Bookshare.org, a global digital library for people with print disabilities, was in the spotlight at the Technology Innovators Conference in Washington, D.C., not long ago.

In an e-Rate training session held in Florida last fall, program official Catriona Ayer described how applicants can fix clerical errors in their applications to avoid funding denials.

In an e-Rate training session held in Florida last fall, program executive Mel Blackwell described some of the changes that applicants should know about for 2008.

In this TechWatch segment that first aired in June 2007, Saugus Union School District’s Jim Klein explains why he believes school leaders have nothing to fear from open technologies.

In this TechWatch segment that first aired in March 2007, award-winning author and animator Peter Reynolds discusses the role technology can play in unlocking students’ creative potential.

How technology can help unlock students' creative potential, and what school leaders should know about open technologies. Plus, are colleges prepared to educate a new generation of learners?

A look at the role technology can play in reforming higher education.

In this segment that first aired in July 2007, futurist Andrew Zolli discusses the trends that are shaping education today--including the need to redefine "intelligence."

Charles Fadel, global leader of education for Cisco Systems, discusses the importance of teaching 21st-century skills.

In this segment that first aired in May 2007, ed-tech experts debate the value of interactive whiteboards in schools.

Charles Fadel, global leader of education for Cisco Systems, discusses the future of school video use.

At a panel discussion convened by the Alliance for Excellent Education on Sept. 12, researchers called for better alignment between high school and college standards.

A real-time “virtual interpreter” for hearing-impaired students, a new social-networking web site for teachers, and more.

Keith Krueger, chief executive officer of the Consortium for School Networking, explains what he believes is technology’s greatest benefit for schools--and why he thinks this is an exciting time to be an educator.

Technology's greatest potential for transforming education--and what schools can do to prepare students better for college. Plus, a look at ed-tech news from around the nation.

Macedonia signs a deal to provide computers for all students; One Laptop Per Child inches closer to reality; and more.

Consultant Karen Greenwood Henke discusses how school leaders can use data to improve teaching and learning.

How Facebook is shaping the back-to-school experience—and how schools are answering the iPhone craze.

Savvy educators know what it takes to help students succeed; here’s what some of the nation’s brightest had to say earlier this summer.

Google teams with Sun in the battle for computer desktops, Congress authorizes new funding for science and technology, and more.

A new public-service campaign teaches students about the dangers of misusing MP3 players.

How virtual worlds make for compelling instructional tools.

South Dakota joins a national effort to teach students the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century—plus, more ed-tech news from around the nation.

Fifteen of the nation’s most creative thinkers in education and technology have been honored for their work by Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry’s education foundation. In this video, three recipients of CIC’s latest “Leaders in Learning Awards,” along with the foundation’s executive director, discuss their ideas and activities with eSchool News TV.