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e-Learning for Educators - Data-Based School Reform for Administrators: Research shows that effective school improvement plans should be based on careful analysis of school data. Review current data-driven decision-making theory; use technology to identify, gather, and analyze data for patterns and trends; examine the role of data in equity reform; and develop action plans in support of their school-based data.; Take this course: Begins February 17.

A technological tour of the Biltmore Estate: This tour of “America's Castle” explains the technological features George Vanderbilt incorporated into his turn-of-the-century home.; Format: series (multiple pages)

How do hurricanes form?: In Hurricanes on sandy shorelines: Lessons for development, page 2; Hurricanes begin when areas of low atmospheric pressure move off Africa and into the Atlantic, where they grow and intensify in the moisture-laden air above the warm tropical ocean. Air moves toward these atmospheric lows from all directions and curves to...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

The tabasco water heater and hot water in Biltmore House: In A technological tour of the Biltmore Estate, page 7; Introduction to the boiler room Although this room is called the Boiler Room, a number of interesting features relating to various technologies can be seen here, including the elevator controller and modern DC generator. The platform and wire cage...; By Sue Clark McKendree.