Taking a Closer Look at Rural Schools (Education Week) – Despite the recent emphasis on education, especially in big cities, rural communities have been overlooked and are facing unique problems that need to be addressed.
IBM Brings Watson to Africa with $100M Project Lucy (Scientific Computing) – IBM will be bringing its Watson supercomputer to Africa to help in research for economic, education, and healthcare development.
E-Learning Leader Articulate Kicks Off International Expansion in France and Germany (Digital Journal) – Articulate has launched localized websites in Germany and France to offer its e-learning programs with region specific tools.
Governors pitch spending on workforce development (USA Today) – In the State of the State addresses given by governors nationwide that has been a call for increased educational spending, especially on programs for workforce development and early childhood education.
US library launches ‘Songs of America’ online (The Washington Post) – The Library of Congress has launched a digital collection of material relating to America’s musical history.
