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.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Ongoing Training Of course, generative AI should be included in professional development, but the panelists suggested a further step. Administrators should also be part of the training so they are able to model how to use AI too. Finally, teachers and students should have conversations about how they are using AI in their schoolwork.

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Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

School districts may not fully understand or comply with existing federal and state data privacy rules and regulations (or maybe only do so when it is in their best interests ), which suggests that more resources could be used to support implementation (such as training, technical assistance, model policies and practices, etc.)

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2023

. — The Epilepsy Foundation announced a five-year collaboration with Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions for K-12 and higher education institutions, to offer the Epilepsy Foundation’s Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification training in the Vector Safety and Compliance Course Library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In this era of fake news, covfefe, and biased advocacy journalism outlets like Fox News and MSNBC, how can news consumers surf through this wave of information that bombards us daily? When I ask my students whether they’ve received training in media literacy, they respond with shrugs and blank stares.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2025

Training, training, training Anyone who collects or has access to student information benefits from training and resources to learn how to use data securely, effectively, legally, and ethically. And, ongoing incremental training throughout the year is ideal because technology changes constantly.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. Focus: Digital Learning Advocacy and Research. Level: K12. CoSN positions itself as the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders working to transform learning. The organisation has 26 chapters across 27 states, and 854 district members. Level: K12.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Rigorous Science In my Montessori teacher training, I was shown the typical science experiment about whether plants need light to grow: You put one plant in a box and another by a window. Montessori teachers need rigorous science in their training, and—after they graduate—an online resource they can refer to for inspiration.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2016

I began the interview and trainings process with 51Talk and was immediately enthusiastic about this new teaching adventure. My advocacy for second language and culture learning is reflected in my personal life. Another part of 51Talk I enjoy is the depth and knowledge of their training courses for their instructors.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Family Trainings or Workshops Even those who want to be involved in their child’s academics might not know where to start. As an educator, you can facilitate family trainings or workshops, like those offered by Waterford Family Academy. One example would be implementing community-centric training for personnel. 2010, June 7).

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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 figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe Recently, EdSurge spoke with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe , about using educational tools that not only harness the power of AI but also uphold the creative integrity of students and teachers.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This work includes mitigating biases in training data, designing adaptive algorithms that evolve to meet diverse needs and ensuring accessibility for all families. Community-led advocacy can push for AI systems that reflect diverse needs. Related: How ed tech can worsen racial inequality Parents can and should play a crucial role.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. Reflection: What’s one thing you will take away from this training? I love learning. Wait, we can DO that?”

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Waterford

APRIL 10, 2020

Technical Assistance and Training System. National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, June 2014, pp. Strategies for Helping Pre-School and School-Age Children Develop Self-Help Skills in the Inclusive Child Care Setting. Retrieved from tamu.edu: [link]. Helping Your Child Develop Independence: Self-Care Skills. and Molina, M.

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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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training. Training a couple of times a year during these PD days is not enough.

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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. Those reasons tend to be highly specific to the individual students, she specifies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe To explore this challenge, EdSurge sat down with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe. One approach is training students on industry-standard tools to familiarize them with what they'll use in the workplace.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

That, plus rapid tech adoption by schools and a major push from advocacy organizations, explains why nearly every U.S. Since the nonprofit Code.org began its advocacy work five years ago, the number of states with one or more computer science policies in place increased from 14 to 44. Across individual U.S.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Advocate: Young introverts need parental advocacy for public school. Teacher training is similar to influential groupthink, focusing in on design thinking, group discussions, meetings and project collaboration. Set up meetings to chat with your child’s teacher to explain unique concerns and necessary accommodations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Her podcast, which just launched on Halloween, is called EC: Monster Training , which she says is about youth being heroes. It’s part of her larger effort called Project Lux that aims to combine art and advocacy to promote social justice. “If

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2024

Then she learned about one group’s effort to expand access to high-quality child care here, specifically for families who speak little English, through free training and help navigating state licensing laws. She joined two local child care advocates, sisters Stephanie and Maricela Novoa, to implement the free training.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Empower your teachers with the right tools and support Proper onboarding ensures teachers have the training and resources they need to get started. We’ve found success in providing a variety of training sessions, leadership workshops and in-depth professional learning focused on equipping teachers and educators with detailed knowledge.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 27, 2025

If you’re making an argument for inclusion, I think you also have to make an argument that the educators providing that instruction have received sufficient training to support those students. She emailed me. The outcome of inclusion for students with SLD [students with learning disabilities] is frequently less than positive.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2020

The education system I’m advocating for is one in which Black students are more likely than not to be literate by high school graduation and beyond ; more likely to enroll in a school or training program of their choice and be able to afford it ; more likely to persist and graduate. Is there a clear vision in your head? Start today.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

This is landmark legislation,” Corinne Roller, director of advocacy and public policy at Girls Who Code, tells EdSurge. The state adopted K-12 computer science standards in 2016, has dedicated funding for teacher training in the field, and allows computer science to count toward a core graduation requirement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And it’s not just a problem today — there’s worry that the pipeline of new teachers being trained might be shrinking as well. The national campaign comes at a time of concern about teacher shortages in many schools and districts. Such outreach might be especially important to draw teachers from groups that are underrepresented in teaching.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It has since trained about 2,500 people, and currently operates in eleven cities. According to a 2014 report by the Alliance For Excellent Education, a national policy and advocacy organization, roughly half a million U.S. We see [Breathe for Change] as a social-emotional training for educators,” Nankin said.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

She is now the curriculum, instruction and training coordinator for the Community Partnership for Childhood Development, the agency administering Head Start programs in the Colorado Springs region. She oversees curriculum development, professional development and new staff training for 69 classrooms.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. million over the past decade. Parents must understand their rights under the IDEA and what services their child is entitled to.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

This is likely due to several factors: increasing involvement from parents as schools moved online; advocacy from groups like Decoding Dyslexia; social media conversations and coverage in the popular press; and a push by state legislatures toward improving our nation’s stagnant and dismal reading scores.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2024

One way to do that is increase the number of women trained in these jobs. It’s investing in a program that trains in-home care providers, as well as supplying a half-million dollars to the YMCA for expanding regional child care offerings.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The flurry of new state laws over the past five years is in large part the result of pressure from Decoding Dyslexia, a parent advocacy group with chapters in all 50 states. came in 1985 when Texas legislated the definition of dyslexia, mandated screening, and required training for teachers. The first state dyslexia laws in the U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

These groundbreaking solutions aim to bridge mathematical gaps and advance dyscalculia advocacy. In addition to dyscalculia advocacy, TouchMath acknowledges the diverse challenges faced by students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in mathematics education and other STEM subjects.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2024

The lawsuit , which was brought on behalf of current and former students by the nonprofit legal and advocacy organization Student Defense, accused La’ James of delaying financial aid payments and causing them financial hardship in violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act. Most states require 1,500 hours.)

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