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Maximizing Instructional Time With EdTech

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The more educators feel confident working with the technology, the more likely all studentsnot just some will have access to it and the same chances to develop tech skills. Therefore, to ensure equity of access, schools must budget for teachers to be properly trained.

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

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Through the STEM Careers Coalition, all K-12 students in the United States and educators are supported with high-quality careers resources, equity of access to key resources, volunteer employee engagement activities, and research. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts STEM jobs will grow by 23% by 2030.

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Districts put DEI into action

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How do we go about training our students to realize that where we come from is important? CW: When you look at equity, [it means] each individual student has received exactly what that student needs to be successful, but then you have to train teachers. The training they receive promotes passive use of technology.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

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This requires some training for educators on how to create more inclusive classrooms. Professional development To enhance educators’ capacity to support diverse learners and inclusive classrooms, they need ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

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Esports Scholarships Are Growing. Do They Leave Some Students Behind?

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These types of funds are difficult to track and are even harder to analyze in terms of equity of access. Students with home internet access, the latest game devices and ample amount of time for playing will be able to train longer and harder than students who experience technology or family challenges at home.

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Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism

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By using these tools, schools can uncover individual and system-wide reasons for chronic absenteeism by: Engaging in Tier I universal prevention monitoring, such as school needs and readiness assessments, climate surveys, student assessments, and staff and caregiver training, all of which can help uncover reasons behind chronic absenteeism.

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

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Understanding the Differences Between AI and Generative AI Technically, AI “is the intellect shown by machines which is based on the synthesized and predictive inferences of the information with which they are trained.” Ongoing Training: Provide ongoing innovation training and reinforcement on the best ways to use AI tools.

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