Tom Murray

JUNE 3, 2016

With support from ED, state leaders, and new platforms for curation and discovery, there has never been a more exciting time to rethink traditional, static instructional materials. From connectivity to professional learning, dozens of district stories are highlighted, including 12 districts sharing their GoOpen story.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2020

MIND Research Institute is a proud partner of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Education Commission of the States (ECS) – two of the most prominent and important venues for edtech policy discussion. Hundreds of state commissioners and edtech policy leaders joined the ECS Live! College Readiness.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While there are individuals at the federal level eager to know more and ready to act, there hasn’t been a lot of policy movement at that level yet. I’m hopeful that their knowledge, experience, and expertise will be leveraged to shape and influence policy, whether it be at the state or national level.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

By providing out-of-school access to digital instructional materials , students now have more opportunities to personalize their own learning and support to complete their homework. Traditionally, the responsibility of homework has relied 100 percent on students and parents, despite some parents being absent or unable to help.

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Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 86

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities, including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice.

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Broadband Accessibility Instructional Materials Education 72

edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

The leaders agreed, offer important lessons that inform post-pandemic science teaching and learning. What the Pandemic Revealed: Policy-Level Challenges. But it wasn’t just the pandemic that diminished science learning. Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

Questioning the quality of instructional materials isn’t new to the digital education era. Thus, there is the potential for more disparity in the quality of materials from school to school. State leaders need to make sure they are giving educators the tools they need to select the best materials for the classroom.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Refocusing classrooms around up-and-coming digital materials requires more than just adding a new tech-based product or two as many processes for reviewing and purchasing instructional materials are still built around print textbooks. “We saw that our code was only looking at the adoption of textbooks,” said DeLeón.

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Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER 40

ExcelinEd

AUGUST 13, 2020

First, states can help districts identify research-based instructional practices and materials that work effectively when students are physically present or at home, incentivizing districts to use these materials through significant subsidies, as Louisiana is doing. Investing in teachers can produce an immediate economic boost.

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Competency Based Learning Instructional Materials Industry Policies 69

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Always working to engage state leaders, affiliates members, private sector partners, and partner organizations-SETDA developed tools and resources to support national, state, district and school leaders in the implementation of the digital teaching and learning. 2019 was an action packed year for SETDA.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Schools have relied on those funds for the creation or expansion of summer programs and tutoring services, the purchase of high-quality curriculum and instructional materials, and a plethora of other efforts to address learning gaps students experienced through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Many states provide guidance for the implementation of digital materials in districts to help ensure that they are available to all learners.

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Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

Personalized student support: Kiddom provides personalized support for student learning journeys, allowing teachers to differentiate learning for students and prioritize equity in classroom instruction and assessment. www.centerpointeducation.org. . About Kiddom.

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Assessment Education Instructional Materials Data 52

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

By providing out-of-school access to digital instructional materials , students now have more opportunities to personalize their own learning and support to complete their homework. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice.

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Equity of Access Accessibility Elementary Instructional Materials 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Essential Elements for Digital Content is a free professional learning community that provides policy makers, school administrators and educator leaders a better understanding of policies and practices related to digital instructional materials. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

SSA’s purpose is to give superintendents quality professional learning opportunities, a leading voice in sound public policy development and advocacy, and meaningful collaboration and networking. To learn more about SSA, visit [link]. About Curriculum Associates.

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Education Advocacy Instructional Materials System 52

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Jacob Bruno, SVP of Professional Learning, NWEA Now more than ever, the need to focus on educating the “whole child” is a top priority for our schools. However, those that have focused on supporting new and novice teachers through high-quality curriculum and content-based professional learning are positioned to thrive.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

She received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction – educational technology. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. Join the Community.

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Accessibility Tools Microsoft Classroom 51

ExcelinEd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This continues to be a topic of conversation across America, and many states are beginning to implement some of the following policy solutions to better prepare students for successful careers. . State policy can be a powerful driver and support for local innovation in education.

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Instructional Materials Policies Report Survey 31

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

In her early career Maureen worked at a number of national and international organizations including Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Greenhill Centre for Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland, Project Vote, the American Youth Policy Forum, Every Child Matters, and Mentoring International. Maureen graduated from American University with a B.A.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. The post Using Makerspaces to Support Personalized Learning appeared first on edWeb. Join the Community.

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Personalized Learning Learning OER Broadband 41

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The Framework helps districts address and track key steps and milestones in a unified way, integrating professional learning with district-level success metrics and milestones.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 71

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Schools have relied on those funds for the creation or expansion of summer programs and tutoring services, the purchase of high-quality curriculum and instructional materials, and a plethora of other efforts to address learning gaps students experienced through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

SETDA Says

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Guest Post from Cynthia Curry is Co-Director of the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center) What do you get when you combine a state educational technology director with a state accessibility expert?

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SETDA Says

JANUARY 30, 2017

As the first month in 2017 comes to a close, the SETDA staff and Board of Directors looks forward to the exciting work ahead. read more.

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Instructional Materials Professional Learning Policies Digital Learning 28

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition to motivating teachers by building relationships rooted in trust and respect, administrators can provide teachers with the support and resources we need to be effective and successful, including professional development opportunities, mentoring and access to instructional materials and technology.

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Classroom Instructional Materials Meeting Report 159

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Pandemic-related learning loss and academic inequities remain a hurdle, particularly as COVID relief funding dries up. A second Trump presidency has many educators wondering how proposed policy changes will impact schools and districts. We know that many students across the country are not reading on grade level.

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EdTech Industry System Assessment 142