Thousands of schools around the world rely on Calypso™ network solutions to simplify and standardize device command and paging. Thousands more use the power of FrontRow™ digital audio products to improve learning, student collaboration, and test scores.

Now, under…

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Sudoku Speed Challenge Champion Crowned At ISTE 2010

Thanks to all who participated in Calypso System’s Sudoku Speed Challenge at the recent ISTE 2010 conference in Denver.  We had many great times posted.  In fact, we were truly amazed at how fast many of you completed the speed challenge puzzle. We've done the Sudoku Speed Challenge at a few of the larger education technology conferences in 2010, and this is the first time we've had the entire top…

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Are You A Believer?

In the movie “The Matrix”, Neo, the character played by Keanu Reeves, was unwittingly born to be “The One”, destined to combat the all-controlling, shape-shifting aliens on their own terms for the good of humankind.  At first Neo rejected the possibility, not believing he had any special talents or role to play in the struggle for liberation.  Eventually though, the evidence was overwhelming and his true powers grew in strength as he…

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School Paging Systems and Emergency Communications

I’ll admit right up front that up until a few months ago, I never heard of the National Fire Protection Association, widely known as NFPA.   The self-described world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.  All well and good, but what’s the…

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Are Your Students Hearing And Being Heard?

Here's a very personal case for why it's so important for students to hear and be heard in the classroom.  This was posted by 2009-2010 Be Heard School Grant winner, Margaret Knox-Ingle, M.Ed. from Holly Grove Elementary in Holly Springs, NC.  Ms. Knox-Ingle is a true champion for her students and teachers.  Thank you for sharing your story. 

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Guest Blogger:

Margaret Knox Ingle, M. Ed.

Technology Specialist

Holly Grove…

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