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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. ” How would the program operate? FY 2001: $450,000,000. Here’s the U.S.

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Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

A new bar has been set for state-grants-funded digital math programs evaluation. The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation.

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OPINION: Black-white disparities in education correlate with teachers’ implicit biases, but it will take more than education reform to solve the issue

The Hechinger Report

history has resulted in persistent unequal access to opportunity. Some leaders have responded by endorsing policies that attempt to reduce the impacts of these “implicit” biases. Some leaders have responded by endorsing policies that attempt to reduce the impacts of these “implicit” biases.

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OPINION: A lack of diversity in research and analytics is not just unethical — it is dangerous

The Hechinger Report

As we reimagine policing, we must create better data systems and technology to inform our new policies. Whereas we once were forced to limit the scope of policy and program evaluations to one or two key research questions, we now can harness new data sources and technology to broaden the quest. Is it worth it?

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Lexia Announces 2025 Science of Reading Week: Advancing Literacy, Together

ET Magazine

Attendees will gain access to toolkits, frameworks, and templates for implementing evidence-based literacy practices as well as expert insights and collaborative support for driving measurable, equitable literacy success. Lexias four-day Science of Reading Week will equip attendees to take the next step in their journey.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It happened back in 2008 when new policies and funding sources were put forth with the intent to grow school districts’ abilities to supplement and meet the diverse needs of students—specifically in the face of foreign language teacher and Advanced Placement honors-level course shortages. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

To help with this work, there is also an Educational Justice Assessment and Transformation Tool, which can help educators evaluate and improve key aspects of a district plan, such as relationships and climate, student behavior and discipline, policies and procedures, and teaching and learning. Davis has a Ph.D. About the Moderator.