Apple deal may push Maine iBook program to high schools
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Maine iBook Program Extending To High
Schools
Maine iBook Program Extending To High
Schools
01/17/2004 10:39 PM(Macs Only! via MyAppleMenu)
Maine iBook Progam To Be Extended To
High Schools
Maine iBook Progam To Be Extended To
High Schools
01/22/2004 02:09 AMCalling the original US$37 million laptop program a success, Baldacci
proposed expanding it from all public middle schools to all Maine high
schools, starting next year with high school freshmen. (MacMinute via
MyAppleMenu)
Maine high school iBook program looks
promising
Maine high school iBook program looks
promising
06/22/2004 03:44 PMMaine's education commissioner says she has assurances from at least
47 superintendents that they are ready to move forward with iBooks in
high schools this fall, giving her confidence that a deal can be
struck with Apple...
Maine high school iBook program gains
support
Maine high school iBook program gains
support
06/22/2004 03:43 PMThe state of Maine already has deployed Apple iBooks at all seventh
and eighth-grade classrooms in public schools throughout the state,
and now it looks like momentum is gaining to expand the program to
high schools, according to the
Associated Press. The report indicates that
47 superintendents at schools throughout the state have thrown their
support behind an iBook rental program proposed by administrators
looking to side-step budget shortfalls.
Students give Maine iBook program high
marks
Students give Maine iBook program high
marks
03/14/2003 04:54 PM"Thirteen-year-old Jeremy Harmon says that learning on a laptop
computer is more fun than just reading a book," writes Tess Nacelewicz
for the Portland Press Herald...
Apple makes do with smaller expanded
Maine iBook program
Apple makes do with smaller expanded
Maine iBook program
08/09/2004 07:55 AMApple Computer Inc. has agreed to a smaller number of iBooks than it
originally proposed for an expansion of its iBook program to Maine
public high schools, according to the
Associate
d Press. The company has a program in place that puts iBooks into
the hands of all middle schoolers in the state, and it now looks like
about one-third of high schools will get them as well.
Maine strikes deal with Apple for high
school iBooks
Maine strikes deal with Apple for high
school iBooks
08/06/2004 08:04 PMApple has agreed to a revised deal that will put iBooks in
approximately one-third of Maine's public high schools this fall...
Maine iBook program hasn't yet reached
goal
Maine iBook program hasn't yet reached
goal
08/03/2004 07:33 PMMaine's Education Department did not reach its goal of signing up
enough high schools by the end of July to account for 8,400 iBooks,
the number necessary for an interim plan to put laptops in some high
schools...
Tentative plan to put iBooks in some
Maine high schools
Tentative plan to put iBooks in some
Maine high schools
05/05/2004 11:01 AMFollowing the news that Maine's iBook program would not be expanded
into high schools this fall, the administration of John Baldacci
quickly came up with a new plan to get the laptops to some
ninth-graders...
It looks good for Maine high school
laptop program
It looks good for Maine high school
laptop program
06/25/2004 11:57 AMMaine Education Commissioner Susan Gendron has obtained assurances
from at least 58 superintendents that theyÂ’re ready to press forward
with laptops in high schools this fall, giving her confidence that a
deal can be struck with Apple...
Apple UK Upgrades Wireless iBook Schools
Kit
Apple UK Upgrades Wireless iBook Schools
Kit
02/16/2004 06:42 PMThe new version is described as "more powerful and more scalable than
ever". The product offers docks in which iBooks can be stored -- and
charged. (Macworld UK via MyAppleMenu)
Apple expands iBook repair program
Apple expands iBook repair program
04/29/2004 11:59 AMThe Mac maker is offering free repairs to iBook notebooks that have
various display problems after the machines boot up.
Apple again extends free iBook repair
program
Apple again extends free iBook repair
program
06/22/2004 02:11 PMThe Mac maker now says older models with faulty logic boards eligible
for free replacement.
Apple Expands iBook Logic Board Repair
Program
Apple Expands iBook Logic Board Repair
Program
04/29/2004 06:56 PMApple has extended the scope of its iBook logic board repair program
to include models manufacturered from May 2002 to October 203. By
Peter Cohen, MacCentral (via MyAppleMenu)
Apple extends iBook Logic Board
Replacement program
Apple extends iBook Logic Board
Replacement program
12/22/2004 01:43 AMFirst announced in January 2004, Apple's iBook Logic Board Replacement
program has been extended until March 18. The program covers specific
iBook models manufactured between May 2002 and April 2003; many of
those computers have experienced logic board component failures that
led to video display problems. iBooks with serial numbers in the
UV117XXXXXX to UV342XXXXXX range are covered by this program, which
allows owners of affected computers to send them to an Apple repair
center for free servicing. Visit the program's FAQ page for more
information.
Apple extends iBook logic board repair
program
Apple extends iBook logic board repair
program
04/29/2004 11:50 AMApple has extended the scope of its iBook logic board repair program
to include models manufactured from May 2002 to October 2003. The
original program, launched in late January, only covered iBooks made
up to April 2003.
Apple again expands iBook logic board
repair program
Apple again expands iBook logic board
repair program
06/21/2004 10:53 AMApple has, for the second time, expanded its coverage of its
iBook Logic Board
Repair Extension Program. The program will correct certain defects
on iBooks manufactured between May 2001 and October 2003, and will
reimburse iBook owners for expenses incurred to correct eligible
repairs out of warranty as well.
Apple launches iBook Logic Board Repair
Program
Apple launches iBook Logic Board Repair
Program
01/29/2004 04:51 AMApple Computer Inc. on Wednesday
announced a new program that will help owners of the company's iBook
laptop computer. The iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program is a
worldwide program covering repair or replacement of the logic board in
specific iBook models manufactured between May 2002 and April 2003.
Apple Continues To Extend iBook Logic
Board Program
Apple Continues To Extend iBook Logic
Board Program
12/22/2004 01:13 AM By MacNN
Apple extends iBook logic board repair
program (MacCentral)
Apple extends iBook logic board repair
program (MacCentral)
04/29/2004 04:12 PMMacCentral - Apple has extended the scope of its iBook logic board
repair program to include models manufactured from May 2002 to October
2003. The original program, launched in late January, only covered
iBooks made up to April 2003.
iBook expansion in Maine not looking
good
iBook expansion in Maine not looking
good
05/04/2004 09:28 AMLeaders of the Maine Legislature's education committee said Monday
that the state's iBook program will not be expanded into high schools
this fall as expected, but Governor John Baldacci refused to concede
defeat before reviewing his options, according to a Maine Today
article...
State Reaches Accord With Apple To Put
Laptops In High Schools
State Reaches Accord With Apple To Put
Laptops In High Schools
08/06/2004 10:21 PMApple agreed Friday to a revised deal that will place laptop comptuers
in roughly one-third of Maine's public high schools this fall,
Education Commissioner Susan Gendron said. By Associated Press (via
MyAppleMenu)
Maine Schools Embracing Laptops As Tool
(AP)
Maine Schools Embracing Laptops As Tool
(AP)
06/22/2004 01:58 PMAP - Maine's education commissioner has obtained assurances from at
least 47 superintendents that they're ready to press forward with
laptops in high schools this fall, giving her confidence that a deal
can be struck with Apple Computer Corp.
Maine Schools Embracing Laptops As Tool
Maine Schools Embracing Laptops As Tool
06/22/2004 06:45 PMMaine's education commissioner has obtained assurances from at least
47 superintendents that they're ready to press forward with laptops in
high schools this fall, giving her confidence that a deal can be
struck with Apple. By David Sharp, Associated Press (via MyAppleMenu)
"New program to provide treatment for
alcoholism and mental illness (Maine)"
"New program to provide treatment for
alcoholism and mental illness (Maine)"
08/22/2004 04:11 AMOther News: Maine Seals Deal
Other News: Maine Seals Deal
08/09/2004 11:48 AMDespite financial challenges, Apple sealed a deal to give Maine 6000
iBooks for high school students.
Free iBook Program May Be in Jeopardy
Free iBook Program May Be in Jeopardy
06/05/2005 11:59 PMThe largest laptop program in the history of public education may be
in jeopardy after a county commissioner filed suit to stop the school
district from distributing more Apple iBooks. Former Cobb County,
Georgia Commissioner Butch Thompson is accusing the local school
district of misusing taxpayer money.
Other News: Maine Gets High Grade
Other News: Maine Gets High Grade
02/12/2004 11:28 AMA survey on the innovative Maine school laptop program shows positive
performance.
iBook Repair Program Extended
(21-Jun-2004; 1.1K)
iBook Repair Program Extended
(21-Jun-2004; 1.1K)
06/21/2004 08:41 PMMaine Laptops Earn High Marks
Maine Laptops Earn High Marks
02/16/2004 03:54 PMA Maine initiative to supply 36,000 7th and 8th graders and teachers
with iBooks yielded good results, Associated Press reports: “Students
who use laptops are more engaged in learning and produce
better-quality work, according to a report released Wednesday that
gives high grades to Maine’s 2-year-old program. Based on thousands of
responses from students and teachers, the report says most of Maine’s
middle schools have successfully implemented the program, which
started with seventh graders in 2002 and later expanded to include
eighth graders.” [Feb 16]
iBook Logic Board Repair Extension
Program
iBook Logic Board Repair Extension
Program
01/29/2004 12:46 AMThe iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program covers repair or
replacement of the logic board in specific iBook models manufactured
between May 2002 and April 2003 that are experiencing specific
component failures affecting built-in and attached external displays.
[Jan 28]
iBook Program In Henrico County Shows
(Again) That It's Working
iBook Program In Henrico County Shows
(Again) That It's Working
06/05/2004 01:17 AM
By Dennis Sellers, Macsimum (via MyAppleMenu)
iBook Logic Board Repair Program
Extended
iBook Logic Board Repair Program
Extended
12/22/2004 01:32 AMiBooks earn high marks in Maine survey
iBooks earn high marks in Maine survey
02/12/2004 12:44 PMAccording to a new report released this week that gives high grades to
Maine's iBook program, students who use the Apple laptops are more
engaged in learning and produce better quality work...
TechRestore, Inc. Launches Worldwide
24-Hour PowerBook & iBook Repair
Program.
TechRestore, Inc. Launches Worldwide
24-Hour PowerBook & iBook Repair
Program.
12/22/2004 01:33 AMTechRestore, Inc announced today that they have launched a new repair
and upgrade program for PowerBook and iBook laptop computers. The new
program, PowerBookRestore, provides 24-Hour turnaround on service from
locations worldwide. [PRWEB Dec 20, 2004]
Minnesota to proceed with iBook deal
Minnesota to proceed with iBook deal
12/05/2003 11:20 AMDespite local resistance to the plan, the iBook deal in Stillwater,
Minnesota is set to proceed. The deal, originally intended to give
every junior high school student and teacher at two schools an iBook,
is considered too expensive by many, though the Director of
administrative services and Technology for the school board thinks the
plan will "sell itself" once people see the real-world benefits of the
program.
NEC Admits To Ripping Off Schools
Through E-Rate Program
NEC Admits To Ripping Off Schools
Through E-Rate Program
05/30/2004 07:44 AMChicago Schools Flunking E-Rate Program
Chicago Schools Flunking E-Rate Program
09/13/2004 01:12 PMtheodp writes
"The national E-Rate
program created to give poor children Internet access has become
so bogged down in mismanagement and waste in Chicago that the school
system is two years behind in wiring classrooms and has forfeited more
than $50M earmarked for projects. The mind-boggling $269M that has
been spent thus far - which doesn't cover PCs or electrical upgrades -
has provided 18,180 rooms with Internet access. Do the math, children!
"
Scottish schools eyeing laptop program
Scottish schools eyeing laptop program
06/03/2004 07:00 PMEvery pupil in a single-year group at schools across the Lothians in
Scotland will get their own laptop computer by next year, according to
the Scotland Evening News...
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