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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Today, it’s SplashLearn. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month. You can get started here !

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The Best, Free Financial Literacy Courses for Middle and High School

The CoolCatTeacher

In addition, a recent August 2023 report from the Council for Economic Education brings more news. These include saving money, planning for education and careers, and budgeting. This course is aligned with the Jump$start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy National Standards. Furthermore, research supports starting early.

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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ecosystem Evolution We need to build an ecosystem that works best for all educators and supports learners.

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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Turning ‘Google Maps for Education’ From Metaphor to Reality

Edsurge

In his latest EdSurge column , Michael Horn laid out how Google Maps offers an aspirational metaphor for what the future of educational tools could look like. Yet there are several initiatives, some of which I’ve had the privilege of working on, that aim to support the educational data ecosystem necessary for learner navigation.

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The Next Social Contract for Public Education Needs New Terms of Service

Doug Levin

Note: The original version of this piece was published on July 7, 2016 by New America as part of an EdCentral series on the next social contract for education: https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/next-social-contract-public-education-needs-new-terms-service/.