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Universities face growing calls to better prepare students for an entrepreneurial economy, which demands the ability to innovate, collaborate and think dynamically and globally. This panel from the 2008 Milken Institute Global Conference brought together the presidents of Syracuse, Arizona State and the New York Institute of Technology to explore different approaches to transforming the role of the university. Can the system of higher education be changed when it has tenure… More >>
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Educators cannot ignore the net or its implications for their course or institution, but where to begin? Good Web-based education is complex, and does not occur in a vacuum. The educational, administrative and organizational aspects all need to be understood — in addition to a sound understanding and vision of the requirements of online technologies. Simple, straightforward and direct, this book will guide readers through each of these issues. This is not a book f… More >>
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Engaging Young Children in Mathematics: Standards for Early Childhood Mathematics Education brings together the combined wisdom of a diverse group of experts involved with early childhood mathematics. The book originates from the landmark 2000 Conference on Standards for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Mathematics Education, attended by representatives from almost every state developing standards for young children’s mathematics; federal government officials; math… More >>