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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

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Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She earned a B.S. Join the Community. About the Host and Sponsor.

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Hotspots, YouTube, WiFi, Oh My! How Renton Prioritizes Infrastructure Over Devices

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Quite often, these teams collaborated to create policies around technology and to problem-solve whatever challenges would arise. Everyone is saying ‘we are in a digital world,’ so how do we support every student, especially those that might not have WiFi access at home?”. But so, too, did areas such as gyms and cafeterias. “It

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Districts put DEI into action

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As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they arent getting at the crux of the issue–existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. We can do what little bits we can in our district, but it needs to be from the top down.

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3 tips for connecting students to internet resources during summer

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Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. Out-of-School Access Chart. Communicate with Families. Leverage Partnerships. She earned a B.S. Join the Community.

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What school librarians make (revisited)

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Back in November of 2010, I wrote a response to a superintendent’s proposed elimination of school libraries in New York State. The problem with libraries is that they are anachronisms , sacred cows. And, you see, like Taylor, I have a policy about honesty, especially when it has to do with equity for kids.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

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As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. We definitely need a shift.

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Report: The way we buy digital instructional materials may need an overhaul

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“Transforming teaching and learning and providing access to digital instructional materials, both on and off campus is critical for all students,” said Lan Neugent, Interim Executive Director, SETDA. When acquiring digital instructional materials, the cost associated with access to broadband and devices is a pivotal factor.