Peer Reviewers Needed for District Innovation Grants, Apply by March 1

The US Department of Education's $650m Investing in Innovation (i3) competition, which is open to all US school districts, needs peer reviewers to help judge the grant applications. Pre-K-12 teachers, principals, college and university instructors and researchers are among those urged to apply.

ISTE Responds to Obama Administration's FY11 Education Budget

"We have deep misgivings about the Administration's decision to 'consolidate' the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program in the FY 11 budget," said ISTE CEO Don Knezek in a statement released February 3, 2010. "This decision removes direct funding for education technology at a critical time. We do, however, commend the Obama Administration's stated commitment to infuse technology throughout PK-12 education and we look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to make this vision a reality."

Celebration of Teaching and Learning with WNET in NYC, March 5-6

Join the fifth annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, March 5-6. Produced by public television station WNET's education arm, this professional development opportunity will feature plenary speakers Arne Duncan, Queen Noor and Queen Latifah as well as a contest recognizing multimedia projects in the classroom. ISTE is a promotional partner of the event.

Frontline's Digital Nation Airs on PBS February 2

Don't miss the 90-minute documentary, Digital Nation, produced by Frontline and airing on PBS TV channels Tuesday evening, February 2. Frontline crews collected interviews and footage at NECC 2009 in Washington, DC, and ISTE Connects will be live-tweeting the February 2 broadcast premiere.

Free Webinar on ISTE-JHU Certificate Program January 25

ISTE and the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education offer a Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision. Participants come from all over the globe, forming a professional network of leaders in educational administration and technology. Learn more about this program at a free webinar Monday, January 25, at 12:30 p.m. pacific, 3:30 p.m. eastern. To register, follow the prompts.