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Sources of Hope for Education Technology in 2018

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I find myself without strong enthusiasm for the task of writing a conventional set of predictions about education technology in 2018. The most urgent needs of the most vulnerable children in this nation involve other technologies. Many education technology companies do the opposite: they deepen the moat around the castles of affluence.

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How is STEM Education Shaping the Future of our Science Classes?

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Simply, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As high school dropout rates increase and the lack of motivation for students to learn science grows, the U.S. Many career-tech secondary schools specialize in particular programs that can encourage Latino students to stay in school.

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How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? 

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Research tells us having a person of color teach them has a positive impact on students of all backgrounds, but particularly on the dropout rates of black students. Plus, automated systems give applicants a clue that your district invests in the latest technology across the board. Grow your own” programs are not new to many districts.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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In 2020, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the high school dropout rate was 5.3% Added unique benefits of Ancora High School are Course Coaches, Student Success Champions, and a student technology discount. A student technology discount program is also available through technology partner CDW.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

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The annual “Rethinking College” series takes a critical look at how higher education is evolving to provide a better post-secondary learning experience, especially for people in underserved communities with underrepresented populations. ET – TED TALKS “Education Revolution”.

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Introducing YouScience® Brightpath: A New Platform That Enables the Convergence of Education-to-Career to Better Prepare Students for Success in School and Life

eSchool News

AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire/ — YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, announced today the launch of YouScience ® Brightpath. Helping more students enroll and stay active in personalized post-secondary education.

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Storefront Advising Programs Bring Free College Counseling Into Low-Income Communities

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Northside High was previously named for Confederate leader Jefferson Davis, and it was once labeled a “ dropout factory ” in a Johns Hopkins University study of institutions with low graduation rates. As Canizales discovered on his own, the costs and benefits of various post-secondary pathways are not always obvious.

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