Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders. Ending Social Promotion.

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Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 182

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2018

Researchers have been skeptical of similarly mixed results from other approaches that, like Threshold, rely heavily on technology, such as blended learning programs, in which online work is integrated into classroom settings, and virtual schools, where students primarily learn through online learning platforms.

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Dropout Blended Learning Course Report 102

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Overall, the rise of online learning — from MOOCs to Khan Academy — makes “blended” learning that combines computer and live instruction feel normal to students. The study tracked math and reading test scores and compared students who got personalized learning instruction with those who got traditional instruction.

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Personalized Learning Education Khan Academy Elementary 106

Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

At a time when learning is getting more personalized for each student, there is added pressure on teachers to deliver against the odds. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a sudden shift towards online learning not leaving teachers and students enough time to adapt to the new platform and technology.

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Technology eBook Gamification Classroom 52

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. ” With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2018

The Greenfield model uses some rather commonplace strategies, such as integrating online learning, small-group instruction and greater parental and community involvement. Related: “Deeper Learning” improves student outcomes. Aylon Samouha, leader of the Greenfield model’s design team. But what is it?

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Robotics Learning Report Common Core 100

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

Thursday, April 24th at 3pm Rethinking Lesson Design with App Flow & Digital Citizenship: A Whole-Community Approach , Common Sense Media presenter, Kelly Mendoza, will deliver two great sessions at the free, online Learning Revolution Conference. See the schedule in your local time at [link].

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Conference Digital Citizenship Learning Libraries 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Conference strands include Teaching with Technology, Student Devices, Online Learning, Subject Specific Ed Tech, Creative Ed Tech, Web 2.0 & Social Software, and Administrative Support. The NEA shared this article that discusses nation-wide efforts to re-engage high school dropouts. This is very exciting research!

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BYOD Libraries Conference Learning 49

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time. In addition to causing learning gaps, absenteeism also has budget implications. The list of students contacted was based on those who did not participate in online learning activities.

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Strategy Learning Data Dropout 205

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Greenville schools have some of the highest school dropout rates in the state, and Johnson also viewed staying at home as necessary to defend her children’s chances of living an easier life. “I I do what I can, whenever I can, for my children,” she said. On the way back to her car, she saw a group of her students.

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Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

Doug Levin

MARCH 5, 2017

Tagged on: March 2, 2017 Coding bootcamps commit to transparency in reporting around job placement | TechCrunch → The move comes as these “accelerated learning programs” across the country push for greater validation among educational institutions — and a share of the massive state and federal dollars that come with accreditation.

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EdTech Coursera Data Case Study 170

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The schools they preside over, meanwhile, often struggle with persistent poverty , low college-going rates and extreme racial disparities in student outcomes.

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Elementary Training Report Policies 112

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

Ten years later, the couple sat across a wooden table from Caleb, now 16, a high school dropout and, as of September, survivor of a suicide attempt. The report sought to gauge how the online lessons reached “struggling learners.” “We saw it as a scaffolding until things got better — a short-term, possible solution,” Agnew recalled.

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Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 92

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Task Force Seeks Comment on Higher-Ed Outcomes Reporting Standards.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?” ” Via Edsurge : “Now Any Organization Can Create Content for LinkedIn Learning.” ” Via Education Dive : “The Purdue-Kaplan Earthquake.”

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Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Academic outcomes in Puerto Rico are poor and have been on a steady decline since Hurricane Maria. Online learning was particularly challenging for Puerto Rican students. The poor outcomes are super frustrating,” said Díaz. On the math test that children all over the U.S. Because I see the potential in a lot of them.”

Elementary 124

Elementary Report Dropout System 124

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

The Flatiron School has released its latest “outcomes report.” ” On Tuesday a court dismissed a petition by Ashford Universit y (owned by Bridgepoint Education ) to allow its online programs to be eligible for GI Bill benefits. “Now that MOOCs are mainstream, where does online learning go next?”

Education 43

Education MOOC Company Report 43

Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

Following up on ProPublica reporting , “ Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport Dropouts.” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” An op-ed in Forbes by University Ventures’ Ryan Craig : “Make Online Education Great (For The First Time).”

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Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

Hack Education

OCTOBER 26, 2018

” Via The Atlantic : “Why Many College Dropouts Are Returning to School in North Carolina.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ For-Profit College Attendance Linked to Poor Financial Outcomes.” .” Via AZ Central : “ Arizona cancels vaccine program after backlash from parents who don’t vaccinate.”

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Education Company Khan Academy MOOC 63

The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2022

She was a high school junior when she learned she was pregnant, and didn’t receive the support she needed from school officials to continue. Partly as a result, educational outcomes for these students are bleak. Credit: Jimena Peck for The Hechinger Report. Most of the teens she works with drop out in ninth grade.

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Report Accessibility Social Media Outcomes 141