A desire to increase productivity, improve contact within agencies, along with enhancing the flexibility of working conditions, were cited by government executives as the three most compelling reasons to implement greater use of mobile devices.
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$5 billion program would focus on teacher quality
eSchool News: The Obama administration is hoping that competition combined with cash will encourage states and school districts to improve the nation’s teaching corps.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Feb. 15 announced details of the administration’s proposed $5 billion program for a new Race to the Top-style competition, with states and districts competing for grant dollars to improve teacher quality, during a town hall meeting with teachers. Among the changes the administration is seeking: higher teaching salaries, compensation tied to performance, and more selective and improved teaching colleges.







