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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility. The update is meant to expand access by spelling out specific technical standards government entities must follow.

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Many Lack Access to Quality Early Education. Home Visiting Programs Are Bringing it to More Families.

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The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. The federal investment in the MIECHV program is set to double from $400 million to $800 million annually, by 2027. Valencia, who came to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027

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The seven teams – Carnegie Learning, Carnegie Mellon University, Eedi, Rising Academies, the University of Colorado Boulder, Khan Academy, and the University of Florida – are committed to harnessing the potential of AI and machine learning to develop innovative, affordable interventions to enhance middle school math education.

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Climate Change Took a Heavy Toll on the U.S. Last Year. What’s the Cost to Education?

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With experts predicting more extreme weather in 2023, that undoubtedly means schools will suffer more disruptions in a K-12 education era already defined by pandemic-related learning setbacks. Climate Change’s Education Cost Climate change impacts on K-12 education are a problem worldwide. In the U.S.,

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CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

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The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.

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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

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For educators, this might not come as welcome news. Some edtech experts see upsides, though, when the technology is ready to be used for educational activities. The Orion glasses that Zuckerberg previewed last week are not ready for prime time — in fact the Meta CEO said they won’t be released to the general public until 2027.

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Learn Anywhere, Anytime: Virtual Education for Lifelong Learners

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The landscape of education is transforming the way we acquire knowledge, providing benefits for learners and preparing them for job opportunities. Promoting Online Learning Programs with Virtual Education VI. Traditional education can sometimes be time-consuming and restricted by location.

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