eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

But a national policy group says many states still have significant work to do to ensure strong reading instruction. Other advocacy groups have laid out different priorities for reading instruction. Advocacy groups like JerseyCAN have made universal screeners and parental notification key parts of their platform.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This method not only improved test scores but also empowered students to take ownership of their learning, fostering independence and self-advocacy Engaging With Study Groups And Online Communities Engaging with study groups and online communities can be incredibly beneficial for high school students. compared to 80.5% ± 7.4

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 6, 2020

Advocacy groups and testing organizations urged the U.S. The post Innovative Assessment Pilots Should Support Equity, and Strive for Broad Impact, Groups Say appeared first on Market Brief. Department of Education to place an emphasis on equity in making awards through its innovative-assessment program.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 16, 2016

The major advocacy group for public charter schools is concerned that failing online charter schools may be hurting the credibility of the movement as a whole. Further, the group argued it might be necessary for virtual (or online-only) charter schools to be separated from the charter designation completely. “We

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

Since 2006, the share of California Hispanic 19-year-olds with a high school diploma has increased from 74 percent to 86 percent, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California advocacy group. Related: New research shows Latinos closing the racial gap on college degrees, but still lagging far behind whites.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When the pandemic struck, the district pivoted to live virtual services, including full group Zoom sessions and one-on-one support for essay writing and unpacking financial aid. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

More than 40 colleges have said they do not use facial recognition technology on campus and stated they have no plans to do so, according to a new “ scorecard ” published Tuesday by an advocacy campaign titled Ban Facial Recognition on Campus.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One cohort member, the United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC), has been advancing ACP advocacy work in southwest Ohio and the tri-state area. This community-centric group spent the spring and summer talking to residents in a 16-county region to inform Ohio’s Digital Opportunity plan and increase digital equity and opportunity in our region.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

“The technology not only teaches skills one on one, but it actually helps students with generalization,” says Arianna Esposito, director of lifespan services and supports for advocacy group Autism Speaks. You can really tailor and change up the scenarios,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

“The technology not only teaches skills one on one, but it actually helps students with generalization,” says Arianna Esposito, director of lifespan services and supports for advocacy group Autism Speaks. You can really tailor and change up the scenarios,” she says.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Last summer, not far from the doorsteps of Oakland Unified School District, a group of parents came together to build an academic program from scratch in an effort to close the gap between the education their children were getting in school and the education they deserved.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 4, 2024

Those with a knack for advocacy often gravitate towards positions in corporate communications, helping organizations articulate their missions and manage their public image. Non-Profit and Advocacy Work Those passionate about social issues may find rewarding careers in non-profit organizations and advocacy groups.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2024

Digging deeper, I discovered a shared passion for basketball among the boys who were expected to be a part of the group. To break the ice, we started with questions related to their favorite aspects of basketball and what the sport meant to them, fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust within the group.

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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 group has issued nine state-level policy recommendations aimed at increasing computer science offerings in schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Fortunately, TGR Foundation and Discovery Education are partnering to help STEM teachers reach a more diverse group of learners and generate student interest in STEM. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. This post is sponsored by TGR Foundation and Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Encourage them to build educational and social support groups outside your classroom wherever possible. Their education is one of the greatest gifts you can give them–and so, too, is your advocacy. Recruit your neurodiverse students’ parents to support personalized education resources at home. You are never alone.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. “We think there’s a big problem, and we need good data around it,” says CoSN CEO Keith Krueger. “This is critical.”

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 19, 2021

A new Gallup poll, commissioned by two advocacy organizations, finds that fraternity and sorority members were more likely to say they formed relationships with mentors and professors, were extremely active in extracurricular activities and worked in internships where they could apply what they were learning in their college classes.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

It’s important to inform hard-to-reach and undercounted groups and communities that the 2020 Census process can be quick, easy, and safe. The National Literacy Council’s website also has an extensive list of helpful resources for teaching and learning, programs, and advocacy. Census Bureau identifies hard-to-count groups.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

As an organization on a mission to build a strong, socially conscious and diverse tech workforce, the past year showed us where we can strengthen our existing practices and sharpen our focus and advocacy efforts to be even further out on the leading edge of innovative learning. Team based competition is a great motivator and connector.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

9 Advocacy Groups & Events Enhancing ELT. 18+ Resources & Activities. 19 Award-Winning English Language Teaching Innovations. Amplify Story Time! 9 Tips + Fun Resources & Apps. Congregate for Change! 25 Engaging Ways to Practice English with Voice Assistants.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 11, 2024

SEND advocacy group Special Needs Jungle address new Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 18, 2019

This is important and common-sense legislation – and it is for that reason that EdTech Strategies was pleased to join both local community members and other state and national advocacy groups on a sign-on letter in support of its passage. No Description.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s according to the latest State of Computer Science Education report , released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Kathryn Meyer, left, attorney at the Center for Children’s Advocacy, and Christiana Mills, are part of the Yale Child Student Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Barry Zuckerman, who created the first medical-legal partnership in Boston more than 30 years ago, saw the need for family advocacy first hand during his childhood, in the 1950s.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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Mark Smithers

JULY 29, 2024

This change is seen as a significant win for repair advocacy and consumer rights. This policy shift represents a significant win for repair advocacy and consumer rights, addressing a key barrier for users seeking affordable repairs.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Pandemic closures provided some students with a chance to notice how stressed they are at school, says Jayne Demsky, founder of School Avoidance Alliance, an advocacy group that provides professional training to schools. It was controversial with family groups for penalizing missed school rather than remedying the root causes.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Too often, though, that advocacy for the future overshadows immediate opportunities to expand Dreamers’ college access despite state and local policies. Too often, advocacy for the future overshadows immediate opportunities to expand Dreamers’ college access. Advocating for policy change is essential.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Prioritize inclusive practices like disability awareness professional development for all staff, student-led social-emotional learning lessons, and peer mentorship programs that facilitate connections across diverse groups. Provide families with guidance on rights, accommodations, self-advocacy, and navigating potential obstacles.

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Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

The “mastery” focus means that students are grouped by ability, and so a single student can be in one group for reading level and a different group for writing level. Students tend to get grouped in at least three different levels at once, Fiske says. “But we're just doing it in really, really different ways,” she adds.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 18, 2023

National Cohort Composed of Tribal Nations, local community-based organizations, local chapters of national non-profits, local governments, and housing authorities, this group represents nine states and has conducted outreach to over 7,000 households.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

In 2017, I formed an after-school student activism and leadership club with a small group of seventh grade students. A group of students from the club met with the principal and explained their idea for leading a PD on building classroom community and supporting student self-confidence. My students were ready to disrupt that dynamic.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2021

After nearly a decade of organizing, advocacy, planning and hand-wringing, we passed a Preschool for All initiative. This naturally created conflicts between us that ran the risk of destroying the potential for a universal preschool victory by either group. Nearly a year ago now, in my corner of the country—Multnomah County, Ore.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

The day after the retreat, one student shared in our group chat, “The retreat was actually really fun. A small group of students were trained to facilitate listening sessions and analyze data from conversations among the youth. The group of students decided they wanted to focus their advocacy on teacher practice.

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