Topic: Education

Gates Foundation Pushes Technology for College Preparedness

The foundation announced this week that $20 million is up for grabs for innovators in tech for education.READ»

Why Are Colleges Flunking Web Strategy 101?

The stakes have never been higher for colleges to use the Web effectively. So why can so few barely muster up a passing grade?READ»

What's Delaying the Fruits of National R&D Dollars?

In 1980, the United States Congress passed the Bayh-Dole Act--also known as the University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act--which was intended to help universities and national laboratories bring technology to the ...READ»

You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself. Ask This 82 Year Old Entrepreneur

Talk about reinventing yourself! Marjorie Alfus is someone who has successfully navigated numerous iterations of her career including scientist, lawyer, real estate, television producer, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and health care advocate.READ»

Green MBA Success: Meet Adam D. Granz, Energy Efficiency Program Manager at Willdan Energy Solutions

Before getting into energy efficiency, Adam D. Ganz worked in real estate. Since getting his MBA, Adam has taken on the role of Energy Efficiency Program Manager at Willdan Energy Solutions. Read about how he changed his career path to a green one with an MBA in sustainability.READ»

IBM High School Will Churn Out IT Pros

Big Blue hopes its New York City high school will be the first of many -- and plans to be intimately involved in the curriculum. READ»

Infographic of the Day: Admitulator Cracks the Code for College Admissions

From interaction designer (and geek demi-god) Golan Levin. READ»

IBM High: Big Blue to Sponsor School, Mold Future Employees

Want to give your kids a plum job after graduation? Send them to a New York City high school currently being planned by the City University of New York and IBM.READ»

Obama's World-Beating Business Plan: Keep Kids in School Longer

Will extending the school year save innovation in America?READ»

Business School Ethics, The Clinton Global Initiative Way

"Everything has changed in society, except the classroom," says Vicky Colbert, founder of Escuela Nueva, at the Clinton Global Initiative earlier this week. While the rest of the world has begun to close the antiquated gap between ...READ»

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Details of $100 Million Grant to Newark Schools

Startup: Education, as the foundation is called, will be funded with $100 million of Zuckberg's own Facebook stock, and is not "an elaborate publicity stunt," says Newark mayor.READ»

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Details of $100 Million Grant to Newark Schools

Startup: Education, as the foundation is called, will be funded with $100 million of Zuckberg's own Facebook stock, and is not "an elaborate publicity stunt," says Newark mayor.READ»

Mark Zuckerberg Now Richer, More Philanthropic Than Steve Jobs

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is deliriously rich--richer than the Apple CEO, even--and contrary to what a certain movie might tell you, is charitable enough to donate $100 million to Newark schools.READ»

Don't Take It Personally

For years whenever a boss of mine called me into his office, my throat would drop to my stomach. Any bit of feedback or statement teetering on criticism, constructive or not, would send me into a state of dejection. We seem ripe to take whatever they say not back to our desks, but straight to our hearts.READ»

Who's That Texting Your Kids in Class 66% of the Time? Parents

A new survey by textPlus reveals that texting in the classroom is more rampant than ever--for both students and parents.READ»

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Not-Back-to-School Days

"School is no place for kids," says Helen Hegener, publisher of Home Education Magazine and proud mother of five home schooled children. "Strap young growing minds in a seat for eight hours a day? I don't think so." Roll your eyes, ...READ»

Google Plans Adorable, Green, and (Most Importantly) Free Google Voice Phone Booths

One of the more charming parts of today's Google Voice phone calling announcement is the unveiling of a few promotional, British-style phone booths. The twist: They're totally free.READ»

Webcam-Spying Pennsylvania High School Avoids Federal Charges

Remember that Lower Merion, PA high school's webcam spying scandal? Well, federal prosecutors have decided not to file any criminal charges against the school. That's not to say they'll escape scot-free, though.READ»

The Business School of Happiness or the Happiness School of Business?

Happiness is a choice, Dian and Tom Griesel say--one they can help you make with their Business School of Happiness.READ»

Is Your Doctor Drunk on Facebook?

Medical students may need to study Facebook Privacy 101.READ»

Rating America's Greenest Colleges

What makes a college environmentally friendly? Does it need scores of rooftop solar panels and LEED-certified buildings or will a PETA-approved cafeteria menu suffice?READ»

Cause Marketing Gets a Lift From "Superman," OfficeMax

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a joint venture between Participant Media and one of the country's biggest office supply retailers!READ»

Student Starts First Tuition-free School in Africa’s Largest Slum

DoSomething award winner Jessica Posner brings education to Kibera.READ»

Med Student Pioneers “Political Medicine” in Rural Haiti

DoSomething, headed by Fast Company columnist Nancy Lublin, has recognized five young social entrepreneurs with $10,000 grants--and one with a prize of $100,000. Fast Company will profile one of these enterprising youth each day this ...READ»