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NAEP ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows Steep Fall in Math Scores

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‘Appalling and unacceptable’ School closures took students and teachers out of the classroom, and the switch to remote learning exposed various inequalities in education— including issues like broadband access. The groups argue that politicians and school officials have misplaced energy on issues like book bans.

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What If Schools Viewed Outdoor Learning as ‘Plan A’?

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Over the summer, photos began to circulate of children, bundled in warm coats, mittens and thick hats, reading books at their desks, outside, in the New York City winter. And eating lunch at their desks, outside, in the New England winter. And in the Chicago one, too. The children were coming of age as a deadly epidemic swept through the U.S.,

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

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These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Broadband access has become more critical in the last year and a half than ever before. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. Challenges.

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Reach out!: Web-Based Advice Service for School Librarians

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I’ve read their books and articles. He understands that digital equity doesn’t simply mean access to broadband or computers. And, I think a lot of the of us who are doing this understand what particular kind of advocacy is critical right now–advocacy on behalf of the learner. Executive Director of NCDE.

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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

With a focus on under-resourced, tribal, and rural communities in critical need, her current projects involve propagating broadband connections to new community spaces via emerging wireless networking technologies for everyday usage and crisis recovery.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference - Registrations and Call for Proposals Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

With a focus on under-resourced, tribal, and rural communities in critical need, her current projects involve propagating broadband connections to new community spaces via emerging wireless networking technologies for everyday usage and crisis recovery.

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Call for Proposals Now Open - "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

With a focus on under-resourced, tribal, and rural communities in critical need, her current projects involve propagating broadband connections to new community spaces via emerging wireless networking technologies for everyday usage and crisis recovery.