Editor's Desk
The Politics of Education by Susan McLester

Trend Watch
Virtual learning gets a boost, summer shrinks, and the feds consider trusting schools. By T&L Editors

Update
Nothing But Notebooks by Antone Gonsalves
As the demand for portable computing options in schools grows, so, too, does the supply of low-cost laptops. Here, we bring you the latest models.

In-Service
Protect Your Computer from Viruses by Jeffrey Branzburg
For the new-to-technology educator, some basic steps to keep your computer virus-free.

Web Sightings

• The History of the World at Your Fingertips
• School Site of the Month

What's New
Hardware, Software, Web Sites, Books, and Dates & Events

Grants, Contests & Awards
Funding, recognition programs, and resources by Susan Brooks-Young

The Back Page
Gleanings and Hit List by Amy Poftak and Kristen Kennedy

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