Morning Bell: Edison Opens Roosevelt, Laptop Technology Hits Classrooms

New education era begins at Roosevelt – “The long-shuttered main entrance, marred by rotting concrete steps, opened its doors Wednesday as takeover operator EdisonLearning Inc. launched the school year at the Roosevelt College and Career Academy.” Gary Post-Tribune

Students at New Tech Institute told to ‘focus on bigger picture’ – “New Tech does not use physical textbooks and bills itself as a collaborative learning environment. The institute offers courses in manufacturing, pre-engineering, technology systems, and entrepreneurial leadership among others.” Evansville Courier & Press

‘Deferred Action’ Program for Undocumented Immigrants Starts – “To be sure, DACA is not a substitute for the Dream Act, a long-stalled federal initiative that would give some undocumented students a means of continuing their education in the United States. Federal law requires that these school-age students receive equitable educational opportunities through the 12th grade, but after that they are on their own. So far, there are no policies at the national level that have been approved to answer the question of what to do with undocumented students beyond high school.” The Educated Reporter

More Indiana Schools Make Digital Transition

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

Sophomores Dylan Woodward (left) and Adam Bennett use their netbooks to finish an assignment in their chemistry class at Evansville's Harrison High School.

Digital curriculum kicks in as Southwest Parke schools issue netbooks – “Students will take the netbooks home each night, and families pay a rental fee similar to what they previously paid for textbooks.” Terre Haute Tribune-Star

First day sees laptop of change – “This spring, the Southwest Allen County Schools board voted to spend $1.3 million for 2,300 HP laptops for high school students. Officials said the move was within budget, because the district was due to replace many desktop computers and could buy new laptops instead.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette