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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance. For elementary students, options for experiential learning may be limited. Hardiman, M.M.,

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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009.

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COVID-19’s Long-Term Impacts on Education in 2020 and Beyond

Edsurge

Secondary teacher positions are harder to fill than elementary ones; as are science and math openings. Then shift the conversation from online as a money-maker, to online as serving your mission,” Crews said. This moment could also herald a shift in how high school juniors and seniors view online learning options.

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English learners stopped coming to class during the pandemic. One group is tackling the problem by helping their parents 

The Hechinger Report

But in 2020, when a growing number of children stopped showing up for schooltime classes during the pandemic, ourBRIDGE decided to expand its focus. Before 2020, the school attendance rate for English language learners across the country was high. In many schools, these students were more likely to show up to class than other groups.

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An Appalachian county kept school Covid cases down with strong community partnerships

The Hechinger Report

Total enrollment: 3,600 students 1 In-person enrollment: 86 percent after reopening for a four-day week in March 2 Total cases, 2020-2021 school year: 5 cases in the fall (identified by the state in two elementary school outbreaks) 3 17 cases in the spring (15 rapid test positives, 2 PCR test positives); none identified by the state as outbreaks 4.

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PROOF POINTS: More studies mark the pandemic’s toll on student achievement

The Hechinger Report

However, McKinsey already predicts that, based on current trends, students from high-income families could recover the lost learning by the end of this school year. A second batch of research has measured the effectiveness of remote learning. What we still don’t know is whether kids are starting to catch up this school year.

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4 Essential Steps to Secure Funding for Hybrid Classroom Technologies

Edsurge

Some relief came in 2020 through the CARES Act with an initial $13 billion allotment to K-12 schools. A new funding package from the federal government in December 2020 dedicated an additional $54.3 The Samsung Interactive Display provides engaging, exciting learning experiences for students—from anywhere.