Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 State of Computer Science report jointly released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report.

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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. Your mileage is going to vary.”

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. Parents are also increasingly worried about what their children may access or be exposed to online. Accessing reliable information.

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Professional Learning Student Data Privacy Social Media Learning 310

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Numerous online resources exist where you can find lecture notes, study guides, and other helpful materials. These resources can complement your study plan and provide additional support. Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Deklotz and her team are committed to setting up teachers with the resources they need to be successful, providing extensive and differentiated professional development opportunities through the district’s micro-credentialing system. These resources help engage parents and update them on district news and future district-wide plans.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They also must allow students to opt out of buying bundled books so they can find resources on their own if they prefer. Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2019

An open-access advocacy group on Wednesday sent a formal filing to the U.S. The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, in a brief opposing the merger of two of the largest textbook publishers. The group joins others who have spoken out against the merger, including a letter sent last month by the U.S.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. Vendors are also good resources ,” he adds. While they may not have IT expertise on staff, they have a good idea of which vendors provide what services. by Karen J.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

I therefore thought that a definitive quick reference guide to the major players, with a brief description would be a handy resource for our readers. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. They have issued useful standards on technological literacy , as well as a number of resources on computational thinking. Level: K12.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. — Today, SETDA is pleased to announce the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts. It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As

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Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

However, many informal learning programs compound the privilege of those with access to them while traditionally underserved students are often denied the safe spaces and additional learning opportunities that OST learning experiences can provide. The importance of mapping your out-of-school-time learning ecosystem.

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Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

School districts may not fully understand or comply with existing federal and state data privacy rules and regulations (or maybe only do so when it is in their best interests ), which suggests that more resources could be used to support implementation (such as training, technical assistance, model policies and practices, etc.)

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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.

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Social Media Advocacy Twitter Facebook 262

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.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

In partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency, the institute published Teaching for Refugees: Building Knowledge , where educators demonstrate their knowledge of students’ backgrounds and identify resources for individual student needs. WGU is focused on expanding access to education around the country. STEM Minds.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

VPS students have access to diverse courses such as coding, Python, robotics, and electronic applications, to name a few. Community Engagement and Advocacy. The Python courses have supported students transitioning into International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) pathways and exist at all three high schools.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

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Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 199

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways? What tools or resources can teachers use to help encourage creativity in the classroom? What creative skills are employers looking for? Today’s careers require creativity.

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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.

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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. It removes the kind of discretion that tends to correlate with resources and segregation, Peters argues.

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Advocacy Secondary Policies Guidelines 199

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Through advocacy on campuses and in communities and ongoing state and federal investment in the real cost of higher education—including housing, food and other supports—we can and should make a firm commitment to students who are doing everything they can to become economically self-sufficient. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

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. To teach your students about Jaylen’s mission, check out the videos and resources available on the Jaylen’s Challenge Foundation website.

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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.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

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. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning. Installing classroom charging cabinets to secure the devices and keep them charged.

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Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2018

But also, please use your brilliance to help modernize Montessori (in the appropriate ways) and make this great pedagogy more accessible to all. Montessori teachers need rigorous science in their training, and—after they graduate—an online resource they can refer to for inspiration. However, these children need computer science.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. DEFINING EQUITY: EMPATHY, AUTHENTICITY, AND ACCESS Sean Wybrant, Digital Media Studies Teacher, William J. Wybrant cites the North Dakota Access Pipeline as an example. The people who had the problem didn’t have access to solve it.”

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Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 109

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath , a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the launch of TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension. For more on dyscalculia, visit [link].

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

These proposals could help address the fact that colleges serving the highest number of low-income students and students of color tend to have the fewest financial resources. It follows the reintroduction this summer of the Community College Student Success Act , which would also pay for support services for students.

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Policies Advocacy Course Accessibility 191

Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Connection to School Resources Put families in touch with school resources to make connections with them that are meaningful and individualized. Email is also an option accessible to most. Topics should include relationship building, advocacy, and culturally relevant strategies.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 29, 2017

Although low-skilled adults have minimal access to educational opportunities, I outlined in my 2015 blog post some ways in which technology has the potential to provide critical access to quality, personalized learning experiences for this underserved population.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

As someone who’s been a college access professional for nearly a quarter century, it was eye-opening. The support that counselors and other college access professionals provide will continue to be essential in keeping students engaged and motivated to pursue their postsecondary goals during this FAFSA upheaval.

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Accessibility Advocacy Social Media Report 102

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

She attends a highly resourced school with computer science courses, well-trained teachers and one computing device per student. She shares one computer with her family of five, lacks home internet access and uses a smartphone to connect online. Only 60 percent of these families had access to computers or broadband internet at home.

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EdTech System Digital Divide Education 175

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning. Advocacy for the extension or renewal of ECF funding is a critical step.

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Digital Divide E-rate Libraries Advocacy 123

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

To address the problem, more than a dozen researchers across the country are collaborating to develop resources to prepare future policymakers for success designing, building and evaluating programs for young kids. They’re not stopping at resources, though. approving taxes to support universal preschool programs. “We

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Policies Study Handbook Advocacy 160

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

The organization aims to help students overcome homelessness through education, policy advocacy and practical support to educators. “I It seemed homeless students faced barriers to resources at every turn. You have the issue of: We have the resource, but the kid is unable to access it,” Blackwell says. “If It’s school.”

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