Movers

Pushing for the "Sputnik Moment" by Susan McLester
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano thinks tech innovation can transform education—if she can get other governors to make it a priority.

Catching up to the 21st Century by Susan McLester
Chicago Public Schools' Sharnell Jackson blazes ed-tech trails.

Banning Student "Containers" by Alan November
The technology guru laments resistance to the tools that could actually get students excited about school.

Methods

5 Web 2.0 Time Savers by Karen Greenwood Henke
Streamline your workload through the power of Web apps.

The Executive Wiki by David Warlick
School leaders can reap the wiki's benefits while managing their districts.

The Web 2.0 Visual Glossary by Michelle Devereaux
Web 2.0 newbies: Get prepared with this handy pictorial guide.

Surfing Second Life by Lindsay Oishi
Can the virtual community phenomenon really be used as an effective education tool?

Product Guide
Make the Right Call by James Careless
Caller systems keep the lines open between school and home and are crucial in times of crisis.

Reviews
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium by Carol S. Holzberg
Unleash your inner desktop artist with this sophisticated software package.

Editor's Desk
Education Needs Paris Hilton by Susan McLester

News & Trends
by T&L Editors
The virtual conference scene, growing innovation in Silicon Valley, the promise of Web 3.0, and weighing in with D.O.E.

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