eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. students are unable to access school online, and 42 million Americans don’t have the means to purchase internet access.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning. To date, it has been successful.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Educators with a mind towards equity typically excel at access. According to the CSTA: Inclusive Teaching Pedagogies , “UDL is an instructional planning approach designed to give all students an equal opportunity to learn by removing barriers that prevent students from fully engaging in their classroom communities” (White, 2023).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). How does lack of internet access affect students? Key points: U.S. org website.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

From an infrastructure standpoint, that means eliminating the digital divides that exist within our own campus. Students in Building A must have access to the same level of high-quality Internet as students in Building B, regardless of a school building’s age or geographic location.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Lightspeed Systems is honored to receive this award for our Digital Insight product,” said Brook McShane Bock, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Lightspeed Systems. “We Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. Immersive learning experiences with AR/VR that can be accessed with technology ranging from mobile devices to VR headsets. You will need to create a login to access them. © Shake Up Learning 2023. It’s all completely FREE!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nominations for the annual eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards are open through September 1, 2023, and this year, we’re giving you a look at some of the entries that came in by our early-bird deadline. Education professionals across K-12 departments are eligible for nomination, including IT, curriculum, instruction, and administration.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. Be sure to sign up for your Verizon Innovative Learning account here to get the access codes to launch the app in teacher or student mode. © Shake Up Learning 2023. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Read about the three 2023 winners here. Cleveland’s leadership and vision for equitable healthcare access have been instrumental in expanding access to healthcare services for students across the district. However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. TimePod is part of Verizon Innovative Learning HQ , and you can access free lesson ideas and much more through their free, online portal. Lessons for the app are accessible for free via Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. © Shake Up Learning 2023.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This newfound digital literacy opens doors to economic opportunities and enables parents to interact effectively with school officials and other community stakeholders. Participants are granted access to the vast world of opportunity available through technology, bridging the digital divide and enriching lives in previously unattainable ways.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours. This happens when the teacher uses classroom instruction and allows students to enhance learning through eBooks, open educational resources, and access vast eBook libraries.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

However, many students find themselves stuck on the cost and perceive it as the primary determinant of their access to education. They also revealed that in October 2020, 62% of adults supported the public education system, and now, as of May 2023, the numbers have decreased to 52.5%. According to Forbes Advisor, there is around $1.75

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Then, of course, the digital divide between students with and without ready access to technology may be destined to widen by generative AI in education, adversely impacting underserved and minority students. Also, there’s the standing threat of a student’s data security, privacy and online safety.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

This is why Project Unicorn was created; to build a movement for data interoperability and ensure that everyone can access important knowledge about the building and implementation portion of data interoperability. It aims to ensure equitable access to technology and the transformative learning experiences that technology enables. “In

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2023. They will continue to step up in 2023 to meet the challenge.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials. Meeting needs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 21, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

More than two years ago, educators around the country began to engage in dialogue regarding the digital divide , as they recognized the reality that many students did not have access and connectivity as once believed. So a new concept has emerged: “digital equity.” This definition points to opportunities to take action.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital equity thinks of access beyond mainstream solutions and meets learners and their communities where they are, providing supports and solutions that complement their current realities. Digital access creates two very different lives and opportunities for each learner. How do people live without it?! Meet Maria.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, billion by 2023. Um, they do.) billion by 2025.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

He has championed investments in public education: For example, in March 2023, he signed a bill to make school meals free to all students in public schools. Walz also was behind Minnesota’s child tax credit increase in 2023, and successfully pushed forward a statewide paid family and medical leave law that takes effect in 2026. —

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