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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2009 $269,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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A Fifth of Students at Community College Are Still in High School

Edsurge

Others stay right at their own secondary schools and learn from high school teachers who deliver college-course lessons. Among people who started ninth grade in 2009, about a third took some type of dual enrollment course, Fink says, adding, “That’s a big penetration into the high school market.” That push is evident at Brookdale.

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Math Modeling: Why are We Missing it in High School?

EdNews Daily

Most do not have access to a high-level laboratory such as the ones used for the winning contestants, creating a high visible barrier of entry to research for the average high school student. The accessibility of the topic allows ANYONE to produce meaningful results and impact the world. ” Taylor & Francis Online.

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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology. So where can people access what you’ve done? There are some outlets that are starting to give you access to already-randomized assessment items. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Opening Graphic. Vicki: Wow.

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Student Data Privacy: What’s Your Obligation?

Tom Murray

House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and the U.S. The congressional hearing focused on the appropriate use of data by school employees, levels of access and security, as well as third party vendors that districts partner with to provide tools and resources for student learning.

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In Utah, personalizing learning by focusing on relationships

The Hechinger Report

The high school graduation rate in Utah’s Juab School District was 78 percent in 2009. Twelve percent of students do not have access to high-speed internet at home. The high school graduation rate in Utah’s Juab School District increased from 78 percent in 2009 to 97 percent for the last three years in a row. Subscribe today!

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The college-going gap between Black and white Americans was always bad. It’s getting worse

The Hechinger Report

Almost 40 percent default on their college loans within 12 years, compared to 12 percent of white graduates, The Institute for College Access and Success says. Forty-five percent of Black children go to high-poverty primary and secondary schools , compared to 8 percent of white students. We’re not making progress.

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