Have you heard about our upcoming webinar? It is the second in our series on funding opportunities. Dr. Jenny House will once again lead the discussion which will be focused on Race to the Top district and early learning as well as Invest in Innovation. This is sure to be an hour full of great information about:

• What these grants cover including demographics, intent and audience
• Who is eligible and how you can use those funds for your educational technology purchases. 

The details:

Monday, February 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT)

It used to be that textbooks, chalkboards, lectures, and note-taking were enough to provide an effective education. But these “old school” teaching tools and techniques are no longer up to the task. To be truly successful, students now need to have a deep comprehension of concepts and develop “21st Century” skills like critical thinking and collaboration.

Welcoming Our Newest Additions To The MimioClassroom Family Of Products

Mimio is set to launch four new cutting-edge products to market this week in order to sustain our mission – to increase effectiveness and engagement in classrooms by providing innovative and affordable educational technologies and solutions.

Mimio is offering a free webinar on January 24th, 2013, led by Dr. Jenny House of RedRock Reports. Dr. House will discuss the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. There will be time at the end of the webinar for you to ask Dr. House your questions.

I recently returned from a training course in San Diego. When I got back to Cambridge, my entire staff was eager and excited to hear about all of the things that I had learned. Near the end of my description of the course, one of them asked me, “Was the course good?” I hesitated for a moment because, in truth, the course was very intense and very tough at times. But as I reflected back on what I was able to accomplish in such a short period of time, and on all of the things that I learned that will help me going forward, the answer was obvious: “Absolutely!”

Unless you happen to be the Federal Program Director in your district, you probably feel like most of us: federal funds seem very confusing and complicated. Which fund is which? Does our district have the fund? What can be purchased with the fund?

Thank You!

We would like to extend a big thank you to all of you who voted for us in District Administration's Top 100 Products for 2012. Mimio has been honored for our MimioTeach interactive whiteboard and for MimioStudio educational software.

An article I co-authored in 2011 began with this observation:
IN 2001, THE NATIONAL Center for Learning Disabilities reported that 40% of our nation’s fourth graders scored below basic reading levels. Today, 10 years later, there has been some much-needed improvement. But before we pop the cork in celebration, it is important to note that the percentage of children reading below a basic level— 33%, according to the U.S. Department of Education website—remains far too great.

MimioAcademy helps your teachers learn how.

Has your school recently acquired a new Mimio Interactive Teaching Technology or MimioReading program? Do you want to ensure that your teachers make the most out of this valuable investment? Introducing MimioAcademy Professional Development, a combination of onsite and online offerings customized for your school or district.

The reality is that teachers make a classroom great - not the technology placed in the classroom. But when good teachers have the right tools, the engagement and excitement in the classroom can be transformational - for both the students and the teacher.