We often take our civil rights for granted.  Back in 1961, the United States was in the grip of segregation where a definite inequality existed if the color of your skin just happened to be black.  Many states enforced this inequality with threats, beatings and imprisonment, especially in the South where terrorist acts and maltreatment was the order of the day under Jim Crow laws.  But from May through November 1961, 400 brave college students--both black and white, both male and female--challenged these deep-rooted prejudices against black citizens.

The EdTech 2011 conference at Randolph-Macon College was another successful event.  Even the weather cooperated on February 2 and 3!  The figures have been tabulated for this 24th annual event promoting educational technology.  There were over 430 attendees and 100 presenters participating in a wide variety of two hour workshops and 50 minute sessions.  In addition, over 15 vendors set up information booths with the latest in technology tools and classroom resources for educators to examine and peruse.