Olympic science part IIBy Christina GordonOn 8/17/2008 5:37:09 PMOlympic swimmers are smashing records. Michael Phelps is proof enough of that fact, but how does he do it? Is it the new Speedo suits? The deeper pool? The answer, experts say, doesn't solely rest with the latest space-aged Speedo. The record breakin...Read More
We're on the lookout for...By Christina GordonOn 8/17/2008 5:31:01 PM20 to Watch! As the annual T+L conference gets closer, BoardBuzz wants to remind readers of the Technology Leadership Network's (TLN) search for 20 emerging leaders in education technology.
Each year, the 20 to Watch program seeks to identify 20...Read More
Extra classes means extra funBy Christina GordonOn 8/17/2008 5:30:18 PMWith NCLB focusing on math and language arts classes, districts across the country have changed around their school-day schedules to add in extra help courses so that students can higher achieve in these two subjects. While some schools have had to ...Read More
Olympic scienceBy Christina GordonOn 8/17/2008 5:29:29 PMBoardBuzz has been enjoying the Games of 29th Olympiad, but it got us thinking. How do our world's athletes continue to improve and break records every four years? Moreover, what's the science behind such impressive athletic performances? Well, we've...Read More
Three cheers for summer readingBy Christina GordonOn 8/17/2008 5:28:55 PMEducation leaders have always recognized the importance of summer reading and encouraged students to put their noses into books in between trips to the playground and pool. Now, we know that homework in the summer isn't always a favorite, but thanks ...Read More