Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Critics also challenged the arguments and data used by the district to justify the policy. Whats more, they argued, the districts policy actually introduced new inequalities in access to advanced math courses because private schools and wealthy parent teacher associations could fund additional course offerings.

Course 172

Course Data Policies Groups 172

Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

One cannot be said to have secure IT systems in the absence of a meaningful privacy policy; likewise, one cannot ensure privacy if one’s IT systems also are not secured. Of course, issues of privacy and security are related, but not the same. “ Information security “). “ Information security “). and compliance.

Internet Safety 295

Internet Safety Student Data Privacy Policies Company 295

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 11, 2017

In 2009 as I took a device from a student for failing to follow school policy that student responded to me that school was like a jail. It made me critically reflect not just on our policy towards student devices, but also on a wide range of elements that impacted the learning culture at my school.

Policies 256

Policies Advocacy Strategy Accessibility 256

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

In 2024, though, schools have started creating policies and guidelines for using generative AI with K-12 students. Offering community townhalls first, though, is important so that the constituents understand what the districts policies are and how students should be using AI.

Guidelines 96

Guidelines Student Data Privacy Policies Digital Citizenship 96

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

On April 1, the same day the council launched, the Department of Education announced proposed rules that would make it easier for colleges to offer new models for online programs, and also allow more kinds of higher education providers access to aid money, reports the Washington Post.

Advocacy 179

Advocacy Groups Education Online Learning 179

The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2021

A study found that the policy boosted diversity on campuses by 1 percentage point, on average. But researchers are finding that the test-optional policy isn’t substantially raising the share of low-income students or students of color at colleges that have tried it.

Policies 139

Policies Study Advocacy Groups 139

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In our current education system, we continue to see gaps in graduation rates and unequal access to high-quality public schools. When an educator is unprepared and unable to access high-quality resources to meet our unique learners’ needs, the system penalizes the educator. Let’s start a movement.

EdTech 334

EdTech Dropout Advocacy System 334

Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. Focus: Digital Learning Advocacy and Research. Focussing on “breakthrough policies and practices” the association generates significant research, alongside useful annual workshops and symposiums to advance the conversation about education in the US. Structure: Professional Association.

Future Ready 201

Future Ready Khan Academy Advocacy STEM 201

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments. They are great models for how to use social media in empowered ways for research dissemination, policy advocacy, and educational impact.

Social Media 262

Social Media Advocacy Twitter Facebook 262

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

And the bills acknowledge the fact that other higher ed policy proposals currently on the table, including making community colleges tuition-free , might not be enough to get some students across the finish line. There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen.

Advocacy 193

Advocacy Policies Course Accessibility 193

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2024

Relying on teacher recommendations or parent advocacy to decide which students are ready, many schools have not been able to get enough talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds into seats in algebra classrooms. In 2018, Ohio adopted one such policy. The guidance is connected to MAP Growth , one of the nonprofit’s assessments.

Advocacy 201

Advocacy Secondary Policies Guidelines 201

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 21, 2023

At some point over the last decade, open educational resources (OER) advocacy in US higher education became zero textbook costs (ZTC) advocacy. This is why I refer to this line of advocacy as “free no matter the cost.” There are plenty of practical reasons why this might have happened.

OER 164

OER Advocacy Outcomes Instructional Materials 164

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In our attempt to identify these youngsters, we hope to better serve them through our advocacy for a school-wide framework to support their learning needs. Nonetheless, we contend that a concentration on the enhancement of teaching skills and strategies is not enough. Struggling Learners.

Common Core 284

Common Core Assessment Strategy Advocacy 284

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In one of the lessons , students accessed the Agriculture Department’s Food Access Research Atlas to locate food deserts in their city. The location students identified had to be strategically located for equitable access, accounting for the needs of community members most limited by transportation and low economic support.

Analysis 203

Analysis Advocacy Policies Accessibility 203

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2024

But the analysis does not answer the fundamental question of whether dual enrollment is a worthwhile public policy. asked Kristen Hengtgen, a policy analyst at EdTrust, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that lobbies for racial and economic equity in education.

Analysis 145

Analysis Report Data Course 145

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

In the 10 months since Girls Who Code announced a set of policy recommendations aimed at closing the gender gap in K-12 computer science, the national nonprofit has been working with states to promote legislation that would help measure the extent of the gender disparity in U.S. classrooms. We know that. We see that.”

Policies 168

Policies Advocacy Data Report 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

Advocacy 176

Advocacy Trends Groups Meeting 176

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

As a part of this initiative, MAP Growth data will transfer seamlessly into DMAC , enhancing this valuable tool used by Texas educators by providing quicker access to student data that supports instruction and student achievement. Portland, Ore., We’re excited to have MAP Growth available for ESC 7 districts.

Data 103

Data Accessibility Education Advocacy 103

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Using data well “ensures that students aren’t just counted but that each student counts,” says Data Quality Campaign (DQC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization that works for changes in policy and practice around data flow. But DQC has a healthy resource bank that provides ways to support and join its advocacy efforts.

Policies 65

Policies Data Resources Advocacy 65

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This work includes mitigating biases in training data, designing adaptive algorithms that evolve to meet diverse needs and ensuring accessibility for all families. Community-led advocacy can push for AI systems that reflect diverse needs. Driving policy changes.

Policies 72

Policies Comparison System Data 72

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key. Whereas the U.S.

Technology 166

Technology EdTech Education Mobility 166

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Offering every high school student access to college-level courses while in high school is one critical way to do so. Data and research show that access to college coursework while in high school increases college enrollment, success and graduation rates and has a positive impact on academic performance.

Advocacy 124

Advocacy Policies Education Course 124

The Jose Vilson

MAY 23, 2024

For example, while I believe some advocates have great intentions in their advocacy for the science of reading, I also think the Venn diagram of people who support back-to-basics, want to ban TikTok, and vote for policies that exacerbate inequity make a sizeable intersection.

Common Core 179

Common Core Policies Advocacy STEM 179

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2021

Indeed, the past year was so challenging for women that the leader of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research renamed the recession a “shecession.” million students, are single mothers, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. “This quarantine time lasted for what seemed like a lifetime and forever.

Policies 193

Policies Strategy STEM Advocacy 193

American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 3, 2022

A SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT FROM C.A.S.E: ADVOCACY, SECTION 504 AND NEW DISCIPLINE GUIDANCE.Presenting an update from CASE Executive Director Phyllis Wolfram and CASE Policy Consultant Myrna Mandlawitz. Keep Reading SPECIAL ED: ADVOCACY, SECTION 504 & NEW DISCIPLINE.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Policies Report Accessibility 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, 39 percent of schools reported that lack of access to licensed professionals and mental health funding were major roadblocks to their efforts supporting student mental health. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year.

Resources 213

Resources Advocacy Secondary Report 213

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter. And what kind of books do we pour into our mind to help us stay motivated to do this job? Read or Listen to: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence with Billy Krakower.

Twitter 369

Twitter Company Elementary Advocacy 369

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

That’s because the federal policy that has, for the past 10 years, given immigrant youth who lack permanent legal status in the U.S. Not all, but in many states, they don't have access to a higher education,” Phillip Connor, senior demographer at FWD.us, tells EdSurge.

Analysis 169

Analysis Policies Advocacy Report 169

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2020

More than 99 percent of schools nationwide have access to speedy and reliable internet, making online learning an option for their students. Now, the most important connectivity statistic is that more than 9 million students do not have internet access at home. And the level of advocacy and support for a solution has snowballed.

Advocacy 142

Advocacy Accessibility Policies Laptops 142

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

Also in May, Marshall Plan for Moms, a non-profit organization focused on women’s economic empowerment and promoting public and private sector policies that support mothers, organized a national business coalition for child care with the aim of expanding child care support for employees.

Policies 199

Policies Company Survey Industry 199

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Access to affordable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity to thrive in the modern world. 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.

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Broadband Advocacy Strategy 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Every time users click “allow” when an app asks them to enable location services or provide access to their contacts, microphone or folders, they are potentially making a transaction: sharing their personal information in exchange for using the app. There’s not enough time in the day for educators to read each company’s privacy policy.

Tools 151

Tools Policies Android Data 151

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter.

Twitter 131

Twitter Flipped Classroom Elementary Advocacy 131

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Schools are liable for all data breaches, whether the criminal accesses the information via an academic program, the HVAC system, or an app downloaded to a personal computer connected to the network. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

Strategy 74

Strategy Software Advocacy System 74

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Sponsored by ClassLink When you consider the power education has in launching a child’s future, giving every student the same interactions, services, and access becomes more than just a regulation; it becomes a guiding principle. Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed.

Advocacy 119

Advocacy Education Learning Digital Divide 119

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

With the movement for no-tuition community college gaining momentum in more states and earning top billing in President Biden’s education agenda , experts in college access and affordability advise caution about using that potent four-letter word: f-r-e-e. Don’t just think about access and enrollment,” Jackson says.

E-rate 161

E-rate Policies Study Accessibility 161

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

The document notes gaps in privacy laws surrounding the use of one-to-one notebooks, which allows school officials to access computers without notice or consent from students or parents. In an interview with EdSurge, ACLU’s Advocacy and Policy Counsel, Chad A.

Social Media 151

Social Media Student Data Privacy Facebook Data 151