Digital Government
People can check out tech at libraries
New York libraries will use a grant to create technology centers and work with private firms to teach people computer skills
Digital Government
Middle schools trying online tool
Florida schools are testing a Internet-based system that will enable parents to log into their children's school happenings
Digital Government
10 pols who get the Web
Of the roughly 700 congressional campaign sites out there, many are just electronic mailboxes for donations, but some have come up with innovative features
Digital Government
Schools tap E-Rate funding
In its first two years, about three in four U.S. schools have applied for the federal subsidy that enables schools to build Internet connections
Digital Government
Fighting Irish tackle network
Every student at the University of Notre Dame can plug in to any network port in any university building and immediately access the Notre Dame Network
Digital Government
N.J. makes distance-learning affordable
With the help of Verizon, the state's new program allows schools to tap online training without long-distance phone charges
Digital Government
Internet filter bill endangers E-Rate
Two legislators have urged Congress to vote in favor of cutting off E-Rate subsidies for schools and libraries that don't block children's access to online pornography
Digital Government
More schools going virtual
Utah and Wisconsin are among the states signing on for Apex Learning's virtual advanced placement courses
Digital Government
Tennessee city puts payments online
Jackson, Tenn., debuted the city's first two online transaction services, enabling residents to pay property taxes and parking tickets electronically
Digital Government
Texas drafts digital blueprint
A state report focuses on ways the government can help boost the technology the future workforce through education and economic development
Digital Government
Seattle fired up over new Web feature
The fire department is posting rapid updates on fires, medical situations and residential alarms, a service officials think the media in particular will appreciate
Digital Government
Virginia teachers learn in-house
Educators statewide can tune into Prince William County's distance-learning programs to help teachers learn technology
Digital Government
Candidates differ on federal reach
The presidential candidates have different views on how the federal government should reach out to help state and local efforts in science and technology education
Digital Government
Study warns of Internet illiteracy
In just five years, the Internet will be so important for dealing with government and business that those who lack access will find themselves 'functionally illiterate'
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Alaska seeking telecom partner
The state is looking for a team to take care of services such as distance learning, satellite communications and network access
Digital Government
Kids to cast virtual votes
Youth-e-Vote wants to help young people learn to do their civic duty with a program that lets students vote electronically in school
Digital Government
Shopping network boosts local government clout
It's conventional wisdom that technology that is complicated and expensive for large government organizations is almost always prohibitively so for small and midsize state and local IT shops
Digital Government
Guide to online learning
Although distance-learning courses are becoming more accepted and available, finding out where they're being offered can pose a significant challenge.
Digital Government
CDs play well in Florida crises
Law enforcement officials in a Florida county have one more tool to combat school violence, crimes and other emergencies ? a compact disc.
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