Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. Some parents say even well-resourced programs backed by titans of the tech industry will only make a limited difference without broader interventions.

Industry 132

Industry STEM Education Survey 132

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

Digital Divide 148

Digital Divide Accessibility Technology Mobility 148

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

The resource, which has been informed by over 70 organizations representing industry, government, non-profits, and educator associations, offers policy ideas, informational briefs, talking points, and a customizable presentation. To date, more than 850,000 young people and 31,500 teachers have benefited from these educational activities.

Industry 99

Industry Google EdTech Policies 99

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. Panels and keynotes covered the latest industry trends.

Industry 156

Industry Conference EdTech Student Data Privacy 156

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available That’s why the all-access model is so significant?it

Accessibility 198

Accessibility Pearson Secondary E-rate 198

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2024

Pre-pandemic, there was already limited availability of affordable options; new closures will deepen the challenges faced by parents in securing reliable and accessible care for their children. Black educators I speak with advocate for all families to have access to early learning programs that meet their child and family needs.

Industry 116

Industry Report Policies Survey 116

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

OpenDyslexic’s open-source nature enhances its accessibility. With dyslexic-friendly fonts, Treering sets a new industry standard, reaffirming its commitment to celebrating every student’s story. Treering recommends its use in headlines and captions, augmenting inclusivity through thoughtful design.

Industry 81

Industry Smartphone Trends Company 81

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2021

Here are four major lessons our industry should take from the pandemic. Easy access to high-quality, open materials is essential. It became urgently important that the most vulnerable students be able to continue their education with the same learning materials, made accessible to them regardless of their circumstances.

Industry 120

Industry EdTech Chromebook Company 120

Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

Accessibility 239

Accessibility Broadband Future Ready Facebook 239

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

Baumgartner will draw from his more than two decades of experience as a leader in the education industry to drive a new chapter of strategic growth for BookNook. Before joining BookNook, Baumgartner served in various leadership roles in the education industry.

Industry 96

Industry Education Company Policies 96

MindSpark

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What effective communication skills are they developing, which industry standard productivity tools are they using? Education and industry collaboration is incredibly important because educators need to know what they’re preparing their students for, and how to do that. How are they collaborating so that they can succeed in the future?

Industry 52

Industry Groups Company Tools 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books. They offer access to a vast selection of eBooks across different genres, languages, and formats. With eBook reader devices, readers can: Access a wide range of eBooks from different sources and genres at their fingertips.

eBook 52

eBook Industry Mobility Social Media 52

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 14, 2023

Distance learning has improved with technology integration and has helped students in remote areas to access course knowledge. With investors brewing their thoughts to invest in education, this industry is brimming to expand in a blink of an eye. Ed-tech is helping learners and educators consummate the real purpose of education.

Industry 40

Industry Course Technology System 40

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced that it won Best Accessibility Solution in the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. ITASCA, Ill. This category is particularly meaningful to us. About Riverside Insights.

Accessibility 87

Accessibility Assessment Industry Outcomes 87

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Accessing state and nation-wide, real-time, factual data on challenged books in district libraries. Ensuring compliance with state legislation related to parental choice.

Libraries 79

Libraries Industry Technology Data 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Extended Access to Education. In addition to this, accessing resources from the comfort of a smart device has an undeniably attractive convenience to it. Lower Maintenance Costs.

Industry 227

Industry Khan Academy Education Coursera 227

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Through them, I plan to make a difference in the construction industry and evolve as an entrepreneur in construction and sustainable energy. In my industry, women are capable of driving change and making a difference not only as part of the labor force, but also as managers and developers. I am an immigrant who has lived in the U.S.

Industry 87

Industry Mobility Training Report 87

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Industry leaders hope a leadership change can also steer education debates past the tensions that they say unnecessarily pit public and private education stakeholders as diametrically opposed enemies. With dozens of objectives listed, industry financiers did not have difficulty identifying those aligned with their interests and investments.

Industry 139

Industry EdTech Broadband Company 139

The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2023

These caregivers — mostly women and largely invisible within the broader child care ecosystem — are often isolated in their homes and can’t always access the funding and training critical to offering the best care possible during a pivotal time of children’s brain development.

Industry 138

Industry Report Training Policies 138

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2021

The exact reach of these companies—this industry—is not clear, but their collective footprint is massive, global and estimated to be worth billions of dollars. To be clear, the growth of the online ESL [English as a Second Language] industry is no longer being encouraged and it will not be permitted to expand,” the email said.

Industry 218

Industry Education Company Facebook 218

American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A LOOK AT INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; Dr. Amber Northern of The Fordham Institute gives us the facts and the research living up to expectations , etc ** Everything we do is linked at the home website of The American. Keep Reading A LOOK AT INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Industry 52

Industry Accessibility Education 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

The schools that do place emphasis on the needs of their students often have programs that encourage accessibility as well as accessible classrooms. Crafting Smart, Accessible Learning Environments. Crafting Smart, Accessible Learning Environments. Using smart technology to accomplish this is nothing new.

Accessibility 188

Accessibility Digital Citizenship Mobility Education 188

American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected education industry companies, products, and leaders as 2022 award winners in 16 categories The inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program, presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education, has announced.

Industry 52

Industry Education Company Accessibility 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Some of the bill’s major elements are for child care, including funding for universal preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and to increase the accessibility of affordable, high-quality child care for all families. For families who need child care but cannot access it, there are usually no good options. Its fate hangs in the balance.

Industry 110

Industry Training Outcomes Study 110

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In fact, K–12 education is now one of the top targeted industries. Students and staff collaborate on assignments, communicate with each other and access important… District technology leaders once again named cybersecurity as their top priority, yet school districts continue to fall victim to cyberattacks.

Microsoft 478

Microsoft Industry Strategy Google 478

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

Our new post-industrial economy has pushed college-grad earnings way up. Even if the right isn’t entirely responsible, it continues to help slam the gates on wider college access. Data shows that students who are convinced to skip college will pay a financial price down the road.

Accessibility 137

Accessibility Trends Industry Data 137

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Performing well in today’s digitally driven workforce requires learning the relevant skills and putting in hard work, no matter the profession or industry.

System 445

System Industry Software Mobility 445

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

Connectivity increased as entire cities came together to provide internet access for teaching and learning. And companies — those new to the industry as well as old pros — made leaps and bounds in the educational technology space. Across the nation, districts worked to get devices into students’ hands.

Industry 489

Industry Company Accessibility Technology 489

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is paramount to the nation’s future success, said Arne Duncan, former U.S. It’s not about access, but completion.”.

Accessibility 92

Accessibility Industry Policies Technology 92

Marketplace K-12

JULY 30, 2020

Pearson was the unnamed education software company that federal prosecutors said was the victim of Chinese hackers, who last year targeted companies across several industries. The post Chinese Hackers Targeted Pearson, Accessing Millions of Student Records appeared first on Market Brief.

Pearson 113

Pearson Accessibility Industry Software 113

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

Accessibility 212

Accessibility Broadband E-rate Smartphone 212

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

The commission will review research and industry data and hear from education experts as it develops recommendations for southern states around using AI in teaching and learning, developing AI-related policies, and preparing students for careers in AI. Helping people get into the AI pipeline provides equity and access for all students.”

Groups 129

Groups Industry Education Robotics 129

Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

One major advantage of eLearning books and modules is that they allow easy accessibility anytime, anywhere. We have listed the top 10 eBook apps best suited for the eLearning industry. #1 Students can easily access the books on their mobile phones and laptops. offer a more interactive and effective learning experience.

eBook 52

eBook Industry Android Libraries 52

Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

The five selected partners are: Developing educator-industry partnerships. Industry : Software Development. Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation is focused on expanding access to digital jobs in software development for high-poverty communities. Industries : Healthcare, IT & Technology, Manufacturing.

Industry 357

Industry Mobility Software Training 357

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

This problem has the potential to question our entire industry, or at least put it into question,” says Adel Lelo, a senior principal product manager at Western Governors University. We are letting this industry turn every legitimate educational institution into a diploma mill,” says Bertram Gallant. to combat contract cheating.

Industry 111

Industry Company Software Study 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And some credit it for helping kick-start a trend—now known as open educational resources, or OER—that has sent shockwaves through the traditional publishing industry. Yet the nonprofit is also developing its own software designed to undercut the courseware industry, charging just $10 per student. colleges use at least one.

Industry 106

Industry OER Course Company 106

EdNews Daily

APRIL 22, 2019

During senior year in high school, all students should have access, knowledge, and experience within these top six areas of education below. Before high school graduation, every senior should have access to financial education. High school seniors should also have access to successful entrepreneurs.

Accessibility 235

Accessibility Facebook Meeting Social Media 235