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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

eSchool News

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. But for cash-strapped schools, it can be a challenge to find funds needed to acquire industry-specific technology and provide the practical work experience students need.

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Can the ‘Netflix For Textbooks’ Model Actually Improve Access?

Edsurge

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available That’s why the all-access model is so significant?it

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Lack of Technology Can Impede Creative Skills, Adobe Research Finds

EdTech Magazine

Yet, 69 percent of these educators also say today’s primary and secondary curricula doesn’t emphasize creative problem-solving enough. Limited student access to software and other tech, at school and at home. Adobe Makes Tech More Accessible. Some of the top issues they run into include: Limited time to create.

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Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

eSchool News

The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences. Hosted by the Business Intelligence Group, this award celebrates the companies, products, and leaders making a significant impact by reshaping industries and setting new standards for success.

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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

The future looks like this: Access to college-level education will be free for everyone; the residential college campus will become largely obsolete; tens of thousands of professors will lose their jobs; the bachelor’s degree will become increasingly irrelevant; and ten years from now Harvard will enroll ten million students.”. Skills gap.

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Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

eSchool News

We are hopeful that by providing increased opportunities to authentically learn about our home planet students will be more interestedand preparedto one day pursue a career in space and STEM industries. The Quests help students learn important concepts in a truly accessible, unique, innovative, and engaging way.

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