Accessibility and Policies

Data Governance Policies Are a Must for Schools

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Both data access and data sharing must be limited to the appropriate people, says Gwen Thomas, founder of the Data Governance Institute. Effective data governance policies allow schools to… Data governance and privacy are clearly intertwined.

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How to Solve the Cybersecurity Policy Whack-A-Mole in K-12 Education

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When an IT administrator in K–12 puts a cybersecurity policy in place after an incident, they could be responding to anything from a high-level ransomware attack to an amateur phishing attempt targeting emails for network access.

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Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Key points: Bridging the gap between policy documents and stakeholders empowers educators, students, and families It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff? Providing access to the materials of government, policy documents, mission statements, DEI statements, etc. is not enough.

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Exploring Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States

Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. Education policy issues must be addressed first. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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The Pillars of Private School Finance: Creating a Robust Financial Management Policy

Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In an environment where schools must balance quality education with operational costs, having a robust financial management policy can make the difference between a thriving institution and one that struggles to keep its doors open. Regularly published financial statements should be accessible to all stakeholders.

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Our Nation’s Policy & Advocacy for Behavioral and Mental Health

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Kelly Wolfe Presence works every day to ensure children have access to the services they need to be healthy and successful. We know kids deserve support, no matter where they live or what local workforce challenges exist.

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Acceptable or Responsible? What’s Your Use Policy?

Tom Murray

JUNE 1, 2017

Unfortunately, many school districts’ filtering policies were developed before the rise of interactive web tools, social media, and mobile technologies. Therefore, we believe that schools should move from “acceptable use” to “responsible use” policies. These policies typically promote positive behaviors, expectations, and guidelines.

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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Nevada is one of several states that have adopted all nine of Code.org’s policy recommendations, including recently making computer science a graduation requirement.

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University Scholars Plant Seeds In a New Field of Study: Early Childhood Policy

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What Rasmussen didn’t have at the beginning of her political career, however, was much knowledge about how to turn her ideas into effective policies. “I Over the past two years, the consortium has created open-access materials intended to make it easy for universities to start offering coursework on the topic of early childhood policy.

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More Than Half of High Schools Offer Computer Science, But Access Isn’t Equal

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The group has issued nine state-level policy recommendations aimed at increasing computer science offerings in schools. Data shows those policies are working, Hendrickson says, and states that adopt more of them see computer science programs growing. “We

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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security. Current web browsing policies in K–12 schools may be allowing third parties to collect and sell student data , creating a need for schools to update and maintain safe internet use protocols. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 09/12/2018 - 12:18.

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Review: The Acer Chromebook 311 C723T Is a Versatile, Reliable Companion for K–12

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Having a reliable infrastructure for online learning, including access to Chromebooks with high-definition webcams and quality microphones, serves as an insurance policy for the education system. While we hope that the world never faces another situation like the pandemic, it is prudent for schools to be prepared.

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Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As online schooling plays an increasingly large role in education, researchers say more work needs to be done to understand and address why some families have a harder time accessing the internet. The policy, known as redlining, fueled racial segregation and long-term disinvestment in Black communities. “It’s

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6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. The new NCTQ report, State of the States 2022: Teacher and Principal Evaluation Policies , presents data and analysis on policies from all 50 states and D.C.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. This again demonstrates that to attempt to block AI is pretty much impossible.

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Microsoft’s AI Copilot in Windows 11 is Out Now

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Meanwhile, I will be sharing Part 3 of the series I've been writing about how every school needs an AI policy now, including the empirical evidence in Pa rt 1 and the Generative AI examples in Part 2. Summarize and Access Web Content First, inside Edge, you'll want to toggle on the feature that lets you access web content inside the browser.

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Kids’ access to recess varies greatly

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2022

And on a state level, the laws and policies addressing recess vary greatly and often have loopholes that still allow children to miss out: A handful of states have laws that establish a minimum number of minutes for recess each day or week, but those laws may not mention withholding recess. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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ISTELive 23: How Can Professional Development Narrow the Digital Divide?

EdTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

Six years ago, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology called up on “all involved in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning experiences enabled by technology.” In that document, policymakers expressed…

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Covid created family-friendly work policies—will they last?

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2021

These are just a few of the efforts of a group of business leaders in the Fort Worth area to create family-friendly policies in the midst of the pandemic, a trend that experts hope will endure even after COVID subsides. I imagine some of the policies that were [created] in more of an emergency response might go away,” Pena said.

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How Texas plans to make access to advanced math more equitable

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Under Dallas Independent School District policy, Tha’s parents didn’t need to sign him up for advanced math. Advocates for the opt-out policy say it’s a workforce issue in addition to an equity issue. In 2018, prior to the opt-out policy, roughly 3,500 sixth graders enrolled in honors math classes.

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Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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U.S K-12 Educational Technology Policy: What is the Federal Role? (Part I)

Doug Levin

JANUARY 10, 2016

What should the federal role be in promoting access to and use of technology for K-12 education (AKA ‘educational technology policy’)? This post is the first in a series on the topic of the federal role with respect to access to and use of technology in U.S. K-12 public schools. Department of Education.

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5 steps to ensure accessibility

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 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) updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Related: 3 steps to a more accessible classroom.

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Martians in Your Classroom, STEM, and Making Makerspaces Accessible

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2019

She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education, President-Elect for the NCLA Executive Board, and serves on the Region V Policy Committee. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

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For Teens, Text-Based Crisis Lines Increase Accessibility Amid Mental Health Emergency

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

That’s especially useful for young people who can’t afford or otherwise access mental health counseling because of their location. The Trevor Project is tracking over 575 bills aimed at rolling back rights for LGBTQ+ people in states around the country, according to Casey Pick, director of law and policy for the organization.

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PROOF POINTS: Test-optional policies didn’t do much to diversify college student populations

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.

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OPINION: How current policy hurts our youngest citizens

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2019

And one of those key decisions is to promote policies that can ensure babies thrive, including quality early learning, child care, home visiting programs and comprehensive paid family leave. Two very different futures can grow from disparate access to opportunity early in life. Sign up for our newsletter. .

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Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is paramount to the nation’s future success, said Arne Duncan, former U.S. It’s not about access, but completion.”.

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OPINION: College access saves money, prevents crime and gives prisoners a second chance

The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

For decades schools have been, rightly, accused of too often letting a toxic mix of low expectations and strict discipline policies put kids, mostly Black, Hispanic and Latino young men, on the school-to-prison pipeline. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also providing other important aspects of equity, including an education that prepares the students for 21st century careers. Advanced learning in Michigan.

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Ensuring Access to Robust Broadband for ALL Students

Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation. We should demand more of our political leaders and from our education advocacy organizations.

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OPINION: Rethinking school choice policies, the ‘myth of meritocracy’

The Hechinger Report

MAY 6, 2019

Made more apparent in recent years with the widespread expansion of school-choice policies nationwide, the latest college admissions scandal may be the final nail in the coffin of the myth of meritocracy in U.S. The fallacy of education as a level playing field is something that large swaths of the public have known for a long time.

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New Education Policy Roadmap Aims to Ensure High School Graduates in Every State are ‘Future-Ready’

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

To address this need, Civic, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center have released a new report featuring a state policy roadmap for K-12 education that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. www.civicllc.com. To learn more, visit [link].

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Untapped Promise in Charter School Policy

ExcelinEd

MAY 11, 2020

State policymakers can play a valuable role, too, especially in shaping charter school policy to meet new and unprecedented challenges. In 2010, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana tapped into Indiana’s charter policy, adult education policy and workforce development policy to create The Excel Center®.

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Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The post Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in #GoogleDocs. Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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4 ways to support work-based learning

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Establish a statewide work-based learning hub: One of the first steps toward providing accessible, high-quality work-based learning opportunities is for states to better coordinate work-based learning efforts. The report also includes strategies to help states strengthen their work-oriented learning infrastructure: 1.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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New Partnership Provides Texas Educators Easy Access to Critical Data

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.

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Google Meet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more!

Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2021

The post Google Meet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more! Quick Access controls make it so the host must join first and keeps uninvited guests out of your Google Meet. GoogleMeet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more! Google Meet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more!

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Early Childhood: Impoverished families with babies face uneven access to direct aid

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2022

Low rates of TANF assistance are common in the South, said Ife Floyd, a policy analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. The policies are meant to be harsh in order to get people back into work and get people off assistance,” Floyd said. That can be difficult for families in emergency situations, Floyd said.

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Data, Policies, and Plans for the Journey to Equity

edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2021

Dr. Nuland began with an overview of equity studies, which have shown educational achievement is correlated with access to certified and experienced teachers, but students of color have less access to these types of teachers. Aligning Policies. Starting with the Data.

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Making Access and Equity a Reality for Diverse Students

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also providing other important aspects of an equitable education that prepares the students for 21st century careers. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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How Congress and the FCC Could Help Millions of Students Access Remote Learning

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Along with the rest of society, K-12 students are facing a new challenge. We estimate that $5.25

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Data Governance Policies Are a Must for Schools

How to Solve the Cybersecurity Policy Whack-A-Mole in K-12 Education

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Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness

Exploring Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States

The Pillars of Private School Finance: Creating a Robust Financial Management Policy

Our Nation’s Policy & Advocacy for Behavioral and Mental Health

Acceptable or Responsible? What’s Your Use Policy?

Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

University Scholars Plant Seeds In a New Field of Study: Early Childhood Policy

More Than Half of High Schools Offer Computer Science, But Access Isn’t Equal

Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

Review: The Acer Chromebook 311 C723T Is a Versatile, Reliable Companion for K–12

Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

Microsoft’s AI Copilot in Windows 11 is Out Now

Kids’ access to recess varies greatly

ISTELive 23: How Can Professional Development Narrow the Digital Divide?

Covid created family-friendly work policies—will they last?

How Texas plans to make access to advanced math more equitable

Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204

U.S K-12 Educational Technology Policy: What is the Federal Role? (Part I)

5 steps to ensure accessibility

Martians in Your Classroom, STEM, and Making Makerspaces Accessible

For Teens, Text-Based Crisis Lines Increase Accessibility Amid Mental Health Emergency

PROOF POINTS: Test-optional policies didn’t do much to diversify college student populations

OPINION: How current policy hurts our youngest citizens

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

OPINION: College access saves money, prevents crime and gives prisoners a second chance

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

Ensuring Access to Robust Broadband for ALL Students

OPINION: Rethinking school choice policies, the ‘myth of meritocracy’

New Education Policy Roadmap Aims to Ensure High School Graduates in Every State are ‘Future-Ready’

Untapped Promise in Charter School Policy

Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs

4 ways to support work-based learning

Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

New Partnership Provides Texas Educators Easy Access to Critical Data

Google Meet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more!

Early Childhood: Impoverished families with babies face uneven access to direct aid

Data, Policies, and Plans for the Journey to Equity

Making Access and Equity a Reality for Diverse Students

Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049

How Congress and the FCC Could Help Millions of Students Access Remote Learning

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