Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

July 12th is Malala Day in commemoration of when Malala spoke at the UN to present education as an international human right. Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. Jaylen Arnold.

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Advocacy Mobility Conference Twitter 299

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. 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. To date, it has been successful.

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Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen. 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.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

But when it comes to policy that expands access to computer science education, legislators tend to be interested and in agreement. That, plus rapid tech adoption by schools and a major push from advocacy organizations, explains why nearly every U.S. Across individual U.S.

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Policies Advocacy Report Survey 162

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Yesterday IHE published an article about the “ inclusive access ” programs offered by most major textbook publishers. ” What problem does the inclusive access model purport to solve? . And obviously, both inclusive access and OER are about solving the cost problem. Can you see it?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. About the Presenters. Highlights.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

In addition to keynote presentations and workshops I typically facilitate, I have also been engaged in job-embedded coaching with districts across the country. Student agency (voice, choice, advocacy) – Are students empowered to own their learning (blended/personalized/virtual learning options, they select tool to be used, etc.)

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Learning Outcomes Assessment Advocacy 249

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. 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.

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Advocacy Education Learning Digital Divide 120

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and through an online platform. My advocacy for second language and culture learning is reflected in my personal life. We are quite excited to share our very first interview here with Inkeri Martin, English Teacher from 51Talk. .

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. About the Presenters.

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Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 75

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments.

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 172

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. million over the past decade. Parents must understand their rights under the IDEA and what services their child is entitled to.

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Advocacy Training Meeting Accessibility 122

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. Implications of the access hypothesis : Why do most comparisons of OER to traditional materials fail to find a positive effect of OER? ” This finding is often presented as if it’s miraculous when, in fact, it is essentially foreordained.

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 195

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. 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. Vicki: Oh, but you know, Tom… Teaching’s hard!

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Twitter Company Elementary Advocacy 305

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Getting Creative With WiFi and Devices Thanks to local and federal funding, tech access got a jumpstart during the pandemic. Enfield said to avoid a one-size-fits-all tech approach.

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How To Advocacy Accessibility System 117

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Rather than thinking about the harm the tool can do, for instance, they are looking at how it changes the way they present information or how they assess student progress. Addressing digital equity As emphasized by Dr. David R.

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Digital Citizenship Advocacy Company Assessment 129

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

After seven years of coordinated efforts to improve internet access in schools, thereby laying the foundation for digital learning to take root and expand in U.S. schools had gained high-speed internet access, per the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum connectivity standard of 100 kilobits per second (kbps) per student.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Our family incurred huge costs in time and money to persuade my public school to allow me to accelerate, and then to ensure I could access appropriate content. We help these students access paths to becoming inventors, researchers, and leaders. Reducing the burden on parents can make access to acceleration more equitable.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

This year marks the first time since 2012 that a majority of undocumented high schoolers who are graduating won’t be able to apply to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known simply as DACA, according to a new report from the immigrant advocacy group FWD.us. That presents challenges for them as individuals.

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Analysis Policies Advocacy Report 162

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.

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E-rate Policies Study Accessibility 157

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. As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. Listen Now.

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Twitter Flipped Classroom Elementary Advocacy 103

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

They didn’t have a high-tech classroom with fancy equipment — in fact most students didn’t even have laptops or access to the internet. At the start of the program, students are given an inexpensive smartphone with internet access, which they get to keep once they complete the program.

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Learning Advocacy Report Google 145

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

million students accessed the Common App, created a profile and began working on at least one application. He and Preston Magouirk, chief data officer at the nonprofit DC College Access Program, took that step back. This underscores the fact that people who access the Common App at all have a high baseline enrollment rate.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 4, 2024

Additionally, English graduates often venture into technical writing, where they distil complex information into accessible manuals, help guides, and documentation for various industries. Scriptwriting for film, television, and video games also presents a lucrative avenue where their ability to develop characters and plot lines shines.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In other words, while distance learning may not be meeting all of English learners’ needs, we shouldn’t overestimate the effectiveness of the in-person instruction these children are presently missing — nor should we underestimate the value of the linguistic and cultural assets they gain from this additional time with their families.

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Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 139

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. 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. Vicki: Oh, but you know, Tom… Teaching’s hard!

How To 274

How To Twitter Moodle Elementary 274

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts , presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsoredby ClassLink.

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Guidelines Student Data Privacy Policies Digital Citizenship 98

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

In March, at ASCD Empower, which is a conference for educators with a focus on equity, she presented with Becca Mui, an education manager at GLSEN , an LGBTQ advocacy group focused on schools. A gender-neutral bathroom is a really critical bathroom that students should have access to. Why was that important to your family?

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Policies Advocacy Conference Survey 155

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. It stresses that educators be flexible in terms of how they present content and engage students, and it also includes support for students with disabilities and those who are learning English.

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Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

When individuals are equipped with these skills, they can better cope with everyday challenges and positively improve all aspects of their lives, and given the situation that we were in, there was no better time than the present.

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Advocacy Student Engagement Resources Classroom 137

edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. In addition, district staff should get involved with local and state (and even federal) committees and organizations that are discussing, evaluating, and forming policy related to student accessibility.

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Technology Assistive Technology UDL Guidelines 97

edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. It stuck with me,” he said, because most districts, especially smaller ones, may not have that kind of detail or level of expert access. Luckily, all were thwarted. Dr. Mark D.

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Training Professional Learning Data Advocacy 111

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. About the Presenters. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

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Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 98

edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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Technology Policies BYOD Advocacy 98

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 49

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

First, access is a game changer. We invite team members to show up, contribute to materials, and present directly to the board. Next, it’s time to build on access with resources, information, and opportunities. That means losing the next generation of educators only a little past the starting line.

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Advocacy Accessibility Conference Meeting 122

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So what are some of the resources that counselors can access that will help them in this area? It’s completely free and very accessible. When they see that there’s a way for them to achieve this goal and support their students, it actually feels very accessible to them. Angela: (laughs) Yes! Angela: Absolutely. Bio as submitted.

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