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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Students have fewer barriers to learning when they can use their tablets or laptops not only to find homework instructions, read e-books, and share important information with their families, but to create and work on independent projects, research topics that interest them, and connect with subject experts.

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Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity

eSchool News

It is crucial to secure endpoints, including laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, with comprehensive protection solutions that provide real-time monitoring and threat detection. The education sector is not required to meet a Zero Trust deadline as required for federal government agencies.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

During a district board meeting, Ms. Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Representative Stephen Meeks (R-Greenbrier) proposed a study to see when elementary schools should introduce computers, tablets and other technology to their students. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Representative Stephen Meeks (R-Greenbrier) proposed a study to see when elementary schools should introduce computers, tablets and other technology to their students. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

EdTech 150
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‘She just wants a friend’: Families push for full school days for children with disabilities

The Hechinger Report

Related: When your disability gets you sent home from school Oregon is embroiled in a lawsuit over schools’ use of shortened school days, filed by the nonprofit advocacy group Disability Rights Oregon in 2019. But it took months of meetings to bump her up to five days a week, Chelsea Rasmussen said.

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

edWeb.net

That can mean anything from helping with startup funding to meeting unexpected needs. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students.