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K¹², Inc. is a proud partner with the New York Times on “Schools for Tomorrow” Education conference being held today in New York City. This conference brings together preeminent leaders in education, business, politics, and philanthropy to discuss how schools can better harness technology to prepare children for life in the 21^st century.

K¹² CEO Ron Packard will be a part of the first of three interactive sessions which will focus on a student’s environment – how a classroom of tomorrow might look. He will describe what he sees as a classroom with no boundaries; a classroom that can be accessed anywhere in the world using powerful technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience K¹²'s vision of a “school of tomorrow” along with other displays of innovative technologies available to the education sector within the conference’s on-site Innovation Lab.

Did you know that this week is National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week?

In a Presidential Proclamation, President Obama has proclaimed September 18 through September 24, 2011 as the week to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers. 

This week, we remember our obligations to each other, and we pay tribute to the employers of our Guardsmen and Reservists whose support and flexibility is vital to the strength of our military.  The United States is at its strongest when we live up to our sacred duty to honor and care for our service members when they come home.  The support of employers across our country reflects the best of the American spirit -- the understanding that we are bound together to serve and protect our Nation.

Facebook helps high school students like First Amendment

Social media and technology are changing the way we learn and how we access information and resources. A new study out by the Knight Foundation offers some encouraging insights.

Not only was there a large increase in the number of teens who watch videos on YouTube since 2006 -- 71% from 39% in 2006, mobile usage has also skyrocketed.

In 2006, 15% of American teens made mobile calls and today, it's 50%.  And the preferred use of mobile?  Texting.

Also, only half of all American high school students have taken a class on digital media and digital literacy. However, the majority of high school students who responded use the Internet as a primary research tool for reports and papers.

Student finds success in cyber school

Many students head back to school, but some head to home computers for cyber school.

Teen Excels in School Thanks to Online Classes

A Kansas City, Kan. teen says she was bullied and harassed so much that she was about to drop out of school. She didn't have to thanks to a program that is letting her finish her education at home. She can now complete her classes through an online high school.

Lura Matthues says there were days the bullying and harassment was so intense she would call her mom to come get her. She ended up failing the 10th grade. Now she is back on track. Instead of going to school, Mattuhes just boots up her computer and starts here Lawrence Virtual School that offers K-12 online coursework.