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Saving school budgets in a recession
Buying from large group contracts, aligning budgets with school improvement plans, starting an educational foundation, and mastering the art of passing school bond issues were among the strategies for...
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Schools turn to unified communications to save costs, boost productivity
Schools are increasingly considering unified communications solutions. More K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are turning to unified communications as a way to streamline campus communication...
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Free online curriculum expanding to middle grades
SAS Curriculum Pathways offers inquiry-based activities in English, math, science, social studies, and Spanish. An online instructional resource for students in grades 8-12 that has been available to...
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Web helps boost school supply drives
Teachers spend an average of $623 from their own pockets on school supplies each year, a new survey suggests. A new study confirms what most of us in education already know: Teachers dig deep into...
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Schools save money with refurbished computers
CDI employees test, clean, and upgrade each piece of equipment. At less than half the cost of purchasing new computers, buying high-quality refurbished machines is cheaper and more efficient, some...
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NYC schools to deploy free eMail, collaboration tools
New York City parents will have a way to interact with teachers and school staff in any language. (Image copyright ICG) In what could be a huge sign of change in how students learn, New York City...
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Five ways to make smart ed-tech investments
School leaders are looking for strategic ways to get the most out of their investments. As you consider how to spend your remaining stimulus money—and whatever other funds you might have available...
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Seven proven ways to save on school budgets
As with personal shopping, it might be best to hold off on purchases until either a sale comes along, or some extra cash is freed. Despite some small signs of an economic recovery, states continue to...
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APQC: Process management can improve education
Process management can lead to more efficient educators, APQC says. An ambitious program aims to transform K-12 education outcomes, such as student achievement and smart spending, by focusing on the...
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ASBO conference helps schools save money
New technologies that can save schools money were featured at ASBO's annual conference. New technologies that can help schools save money and improve efficiency were on display during the Association...
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5 overlooked money-saving ideas for ed tech
5 ways to save money, spend smarter, and make better use of current resources As the chief management analyst for the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) in Bakersfield, Calif.,...
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