Current Topics Education white papers, research reports, and surveys are available for download on this page.

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Connecting with K-12 (pdf)

Many businesses and nonprofits are unaware of the positive impact they can make on schools, pre-K through college, through education outreach campaigns that reinforce brand identity, nurture community goodwill, and fulfill core missions. This white paper provides practical information to public affairs departments, marketing professionals, CSR champions, and other concerned individuals wanting to appeal to, reach, and beneift the education market.

 

Is Multimedia a Good Education Investment? (pdf)

As educators search for the most effective and engaging methods for teaching our nation's young people, many are turning to technology to assist in accomplishing their goals. Of particular interest is the integration of multimedia devices, applications, and activities into the classroom. But are these new devices and applications appropriate for classroom use? Do they go beyond student interest (they are cool, after all) and move into student understanding and achievement?

 

The Role of Technology in Public Affairs (pdf)

Local cable system operators have found new technology products and services to be a major new source of growth and profits. This new focus is changing the relationships between networks and operators, including the rules of their public affairs partnerships. Topics Education and CTPAA conducted this survey of CTPAA operator members to determine the role new technology products and services could play in future public affairs campaigns.