eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Since 2013, according to an analysis , policymakers in 37 states have passed laws or implemented new policies related to reading instruction and stakeholders from scholars and journalists to teachers and parent coalitions have weighed in.

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Trends Advocacy Study Analysis 134

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

A few days later the district switched to Google Meet, according to Ashley Boyd, whose two children—ages 9 and 12—attend school in Berkeley Unified. Researchers also reached out to the companies to clarify confusing policies and for additional information, she added.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

We are often reluctant to label anything facilitated through technology as a failure. Technology has become so pervasive in our lives that we have grown reticent to question its value when its use may not support evidence-based practices. Education is too fundamentally important to the health of our society.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

By the end of the meeting, they were able to secure a 30-minute time slot during the next month’s staff meeting. For my students, leading this PD session and experiencing a shift in the traditional power dynamic opened up a new sense of advocacy possibilities. What did the teacher do/not do that led you to that experience?”

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Training Data Professional Learning Meeting 207

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. We have no current plans to use facial recognition technology in the future,” Samson said.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

The physical space of the retreat offered plentiful resources to help everyone meet their needs: flexible seating, break tables for arts and crafts, snacks and affirmation envelopes for each student to write and receive encouraging letters. The group of students decided they wanted to focus their advocacy on teacher practice.

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Classroom Advocacy Groups Meeting 177

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Several times a week, Ericka Santiago-Diaz can be found driving around her low-income, underserved school community in New Jersey’s Asbury Park with bags of school supplies, replacement technology, food and donated clothing in the back seat to deliver to students.

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Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 123

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The program brings high school students to the campus for half a day, for a tour of the education school and to meet with officials. In the last two or three years, though, this education college has started working with high schools in the area to introduce students to its program and sell them on the profession.

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Advocacy Robotics Training Elementary 163

Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

In 2014, as funding and enthusiasm for education technology was booming, I had been trying to string together a few “yeses” from foundations for the nonprofit venture fund I was launching, Camelback Ventures. A coffee meeting led to information about a funding opportunity. You’ll receive an email, said my coffee date.

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Advocacy Company Policies System 177

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. I held monthly meetings with all members of school government across all grade levels giving them an open forum to provide improvement ideas. BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.) We also set up an Edmodo group to continue the conversation.

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Advocacy Edmodo BYOD Assessment 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. Meet four of them below. The local level is where the rubber meets the road.

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Advocacy Meeting Policies Course 161

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

I’m deeply grateful for the support and collegiality of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation over this time, including for allowing me to attend this year’s annual OER meeting. Much of the discussion at the meeting focused on the many compelling benefits of OER adoption and use, including but not limited to cost savings.

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OER Instructional Materials Advocacy Meeting 170

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Districts have taken a wide range of approaches, as documented by the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, a nonprofit that studies how government policies impact low-income families. Like Cole-Ochoa’s approach, her school has fun initiatives like glow dance parties for students who meet their academic improvement goals.

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Advocacy Chromebook Exercises Groups 207

Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We should demand more of our political leaders and from our education advocacy organizations. Much like changing the formula responsible for allocating Title I funds, even the suggestion that formula changes could help us better meet our program goals was highly contentious.

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Broadband E-rate Accessibility Advocacy 261

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

But even in presentations about the latest advising technologies, a through-line for the event was how to frame student success initiatives beyond surface-level enrollment and retention metrics. This is especially true for the policy-makers,” she said. So what’s the policy solution?

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Strategy Policies Advocacy Conference 116

Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime. What are the risks. Conclusion.

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Data Internet Safety LMS Student Data Privacy 150

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

One of the commitments I have made as CEO is every chance I get, I’m meeting with educators,” says Kang, who assumed the role as head of the nonprofit early childhood association on May 2. The other is creating belonging at NAEYC, a professional and advocacy organization with nearly 60,000 members across its 52 affiliates. “I

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Advocacy Policies Meeting System 155

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Even as FAST Funds help to fill gaps in social services today, labor leaders think that in the future, the movement has the potential to organize faculty and staff around advocacy for campus policies that actually close those gaps for low-income students and educators. What if you were not just disseminating aid to students?”

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Advocacy Survey Study System 177

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Once considered a boutique form of education overly reliant on technology, competency-based education is increasingly seen as a way to solve a host of problems with traditional schooling, problems that became more apparent when learning went virtual. The pandemic really changed the policy conversation to more systemic shifts.”

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Competency Based Learning Personalized Learning Report Advocacy 139

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

The challenge in presenting a program as ‘free’ is it may cause people to underestimate the full cost of attendance,” said Carrie Welton, director of policy and advocacy at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, in an interview with EdSurge. There’s no free-and-reduced lunch at college.

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E-rate Policies Study Accessibility 157

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For me, meeting Maria during the pandemic led to the profound realization that we have for too long hammered the wrong nail in American education. While legislative discussions have recently stalled , advocacy efforts continue to mobilize toward an ambitious policy package that would impact millions of little learners and families.

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Education Survey Advocacy Outcomes 203

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2022

She wondered whether it made sense to enroll at the technology powerhouse of a university. She’s studying public policy and sociology there, in addition to playing Ultimate Frisbee, starting a chapter of a student-advocacy organization and interning at the Georgia General Assembly for the 2022 legislative session.

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Training Study Advocacy Company 158

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

The initiative will include the development of collaborative strategies with school districts and educational leaders to enhance the number of PK-12 teachers to meet the needs of today’s students. . About Saint Louis University. Saint Louis University — located in St.

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Advocacy Education Elementary Policies 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

The organization aims to help students overcome homelessness through education, policy advocacy and practical support to educators. “I I think that’s a really important part of this: There really isn’t another system out there that’s meeting their needs. It’s school.” Or of course the pride.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2020

The nation has 539 colleges and universities that meet the federal definition of a Hispanic-serving institution, or HSI, and most Latino college students attend an HIS, according to Excelencia in Education. Some HBCU advocacy organizations have launched emergency funds to help the institutions and the students they serve.

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Policies Advocacy Report Data 98

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. At the onset of the pandemic, a lot of technology was thrown at teachers and students alike.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Findings from the study also support a recommendation for school systems to partner with proven and trusted programs such as those that include support from Digital Navigators — to help streamline communication, advocacy, and adoption strategies that lead to equitable opportunities for all students.

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Digital Divide Broadband Survey Outcomes 90

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From personalized learning and technology integration to a focus on social-emotional well-being, these trends reflect a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Regularly exchange ideas, attend meet-ups, and collaborate on projects.

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Trends Education Robotics Blended Learning 52

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

The quote was by Charles “Tremendous” Jones , and the quote said, “The difference between who we are as a person today, and who we will be in five years is determined by the books we read and the people we meet.” Loud’s passions are technology integration in the elementary grades, along with teacher motivation.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 98

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2019

First, since no company can attend every event, staff should meet to discuss event strategy every year ahead of trade show season. For these meetings, have essential information ready to share. For example, if you need to meet with tech directors and you’re getting classroom teachers, you need to rethink your strategy.

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Company Industry Meeting Advocacy 72

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The quote was by Charles “Tremendous” Jones , and the quote said, “The difference between who we are as a person today, and who we will be in five years is determined by the books we read and the people we meet.”. Loud’s passions are technology integration in the elementary grades, along with teacher motivation. Bio as submitted.

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Twitter Company Elementary Advocacy 278

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2020

It’s restructuring the relationship between a student and his or her institution,” says James Toscano, president of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust , the nonprofit advocacy organization that is taking the lead in promoting the bill of rights. They are using the pandemic to help support the rest of the policy agenda.”

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Advocacy Policies Conference Data 168

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 12, 2022

Will your child appreciate your advocacy when they are overcoming handicaps, obstacles, or just throwing a fit and you hit their face with a slice of cheese? I’m a firm believer in advocacy, but what is the cost of sharing a child’s handicap, illness, or even wearing a helmet as an infant? See: Copyright Policy.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Advocacy Data 101

edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

Davis, Superintendent of Richland School District Two (SC), starts every meeting. To meet these goals, they start with the perspective of advocacy for all, especially BIPOC, high-poverty, LGBTQ, religious, and other populations within their schools. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. How are the children?”

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Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Meeting Advocacy 98

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Libraries 61

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The development of the technology platform has been run by CZI since 2017.) CZI aims to be a different type of philanthropy looking to integrate grantmaking, advocacy and technology to serve others. Will CZI’s education technology development efforts remain focused on Summit, or will this work expand to other digital tools?

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Education Khan Academy Facebook Advocacy 122