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ISTELive 23: How Can Professional Development Narrow the Digital Divide?

EdTech Magazine

Six years ago, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology called up on “all involved in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning experiences enabled by technology.”

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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

eSchool News

Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field. Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1.

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Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies Launch New Partnership Supporting Equity of Access in Education

eSchool News

Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies, Inc. Through this new collaboration, educators, students, and families in grades K-12 in 20 schools across the United States are empowered with exciting digital resources, standards-aligned activities, and vetted, high-quality content carefully curated by grade level.

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The Tech Angle Inside Obama’s 2017 Education Budget Proposal

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith Next year's budget proposal for education is all about equity of access — but to get there, some educational technology items need to be funded.

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Maximizing Instructional Time With EdTech

edWeb.net

A big part of this is educator buy-inthey need to see how technology will help with instruction and learning. Giving educators support and opportunities for professional development will help them feel more comfortable with the technology, meaning theyre more likely to use it in classes to see how it helps students.

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4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

eSchool News

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools. When combined with many states’ adopting new computer science standards, the pandemic has the potential to accelerate K-12 computer science education across the country.

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Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students  

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule.

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