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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

eSchool News

“While advocacy is not part of teachers’ responsibilities, it is so helpful in moving towards our vision of every child prepared for a world powered by computing.” We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.” public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 57.5

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Dual enrollment has exploded. But it’s hard to tell if it’s helping more kids get a college degree

The Hechinger Report

Map reprinted from The Postsecondary Outcomes of High School Dual Enrollment Students A National and State-by-State Analysis (October 2024) Community College Research Center. asked Kristen Hengtgen, a policy analyst at EdTrust, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that lobbies for racial and economic equity in education.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

This method not only improved test scores but also empowered students to take ownership of their learning, fostering independence and self-advocacy Engaging With Study Groups And Online Communities Engaging with study groups and online communities can be incredibly beneficial for high school students.

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Bridging the Digital Divide for Chicago Residents: The Neighborhood Broadband RFP

Education Superhighway

This $50 million initiative could connect up to 130,000 households to high-speed internet an endeavor that EducationSuperHighway is proud to have helped shape through our technical expertise and advocacy.

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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

edWeb.net

In 2024, though, schools have started creating policies and guidelines for using generative AI with K-12 students. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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How AI Can Foster Creative Thinking in the Classroom and Beyond

Edsurge

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe Recently, EdSurge spoke with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe , about using educational tools that not only harness the power of AI but also uphold the creative integrity of students and teachers.

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Theresa Copple: The Council for Exceptional Children’s 2024 National Special Education Teacher of the Year

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Instilling Self-Advocacy in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students When Theresa Copple was in fifth grade, she had a best friend whose parents were Deaf.