"2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference" — Nonprofit Technology Network

When:	March 17 - March 19, 2011
Where:	Washington Hilton Washington, D.C.

Our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. With a wide mix of social events, seminars, trainings, and resources, the 2011 NTC will help you put technology to work to further your cause.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

The 2011 NTC offers many fun and informative opportunities to connect with peers, exhibitors, and experts who share your commitment – and your challenges. From our member reception and progressive party to one-on-one chats and hands-on trainings, your weekend in the Capital will be chock-full of opportunities to share, bond, and build relationships.

GAIN INSIGHT

There's no shortage of educational experiences at the 2011 NTC. Learn alongside passionate nonprofit pros who, like you, want to use technology effectively to advance their missions and bring about change. Breakout sessions, training courses, and consultations offer the valuable learning opportunities you need to keep moving forward.

CREATE CHANGE

When you attend NTC, you make a solid investment in yourself, your organization, and your mission – and it won't take long to realize a return on that investment. You'll leave D.C. energized and brimming with actionable strategies. Plus, you'll be able to participate in powerful nonprofit initiatives – such as Lobby Day and the Day of Service – that create measurable change.

To register, please visit: http://www.nten.org/ntc/register.

New Tech Network

[From Philanthropy News Digest]

The New Tech Network has announced a $2.1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help the high school development organization focus on teaching that is more relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

New Tech, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based KnowledgeWorks that operates in sixty-two high schools across fourteen states, will use the grant to implement programs that emphasize deeper learning and help better prepare students for college and careers, and will begin to develop online and hybrid professional development opportunities that provide continued support for teachers as it scales its efforts to high schools across the United States.

To achieve that goal, the organization will work to improve the quality of teacher-developed projects related to student literacy; introduce a series of "modules" designed to help students develop a better conceptual understanding of math; and develop a training environment that combines the collaborative nature of New Tech's learning management system with technology in educational environments.

“$2.1 Million Grant Awarded to New Tech Network.” New Tech Network Press Release 2/09/11.