eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

NAEP long-term trends data also show that average scores for 13-year-old students in 2022 declined 4 points in reading from the previous assessment report in 2020. These workers will need stronger literacy skills to train for more advanced positions and to read instructions and guides for the technology they will manage.

Trends 130

Trends Advocacy Study Analysis 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In fact, average fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores fell for most states between 2019 and 2022. In 2022, post-pandemic, that number has climbed to 38 percent. Thirty-seven percent of fourth graders were below the basic reading level in 2022, according to the results. Eighth graders fell eight points.

Report 142

Report Assessment Broadband Advocacy 142

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments.

UDL 163

UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 163

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

Professional Learning 195

Professional Learning Elementary Meeting Survey 195

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. A lot of people talk about the issue of hiring. It’s not an issue. It’s not an issue.

Advocacy 154

Advocacy Meeting Policies Course 154

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As of fall 2022, Stony Brook is one of 33 higher ed institutions where students can apply for money through a local FAST Fund to help cover an education expense or address a basic life need. From Aid to Advocacy Seven years after the movement began, FAST Funds are starting to measure their results. It was honestly pretty awesome.”

Advocacy 168

Advocacy Survey Study System 168

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Learning technology company HMH and NWEA , a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, announced today they have signed an agreement for HMH to acquire NWEA. We’ve gone from serving three school districts 40 years ago to working with 10,000 school districts in 2022.

Assessment 105

Assessment Company Advocacy Professional Learning 105

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. HMH is a portfolio company of Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government. HMH was acquired by Veritas in April 2022.

Company 60

Company Assessment Advocacy Outcomes 60

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

It also raises new questions about what makes for good evidence in math education and pits well-designed quantitative studies of achievement gains against qualitative studies of people’s attitudes about math and why more women and people of color don’t enter STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

Report 145

Report Groups Study Advocacy 145

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While legislative discussions have recently stalled , advocacy efforts continue to mobilize toward an ambitious policy package that would impact millions of little learners and families. Starting in 2022, we need to reimagine our future of learning to be relational around key relationship pillars (“PTLM”).

Education 193

Education Survey Advocacy Outcomes 193

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. She published more than 30 research papers and two books.

Libraries 70

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 70

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

May 11, 2022— Curriculum Associates recently sponsored the 2022 School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) scholarship program to help recognize and support students and educators throughout the state. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., degree in Instructional Leadership at the University of Montevallo. To learn more about SSA, visit [link].

Education 52

Education Advocacy Instructional Materials System 52

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2022

Earlier this month, as thousands of early childhood educators and advocates gathered in Baltimore for the 2022 National Head Start Annual Conference, attendees exchanged first-hand accounts and anecdotes from the field, sharing what the last couple of years have been like for them and what it’s like right now.

Report 152

Report Conference Survey Advocacy 152

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. She published more than 30 research papers and two books.

Libraries 68

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). President of the American Library Association 2018-2019.

Libraries 73

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 73

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

LOUIS, MO (June 23, 2022) — Saint Louis University School of Education and BloomBoard have partnered to announce a new initiative to help superintendents and school boards address the current crisis of teacher recruitment and retention. About Saint Louis University. Saint Louis University — located in St.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Education Elementary Policies 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

During the 2021-2022 school year, the latest year for which data is available, the nationwide average was 408-to-1. Their advocacy work has already begun, one high school senior at a time. “At These counselors assist with postsecondary planning but also boosting academic achievement and interpersonal skills.

Survey 193

Survey Analysis Advocacy Report 193

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 2, 2023

We've just announced the keynote panel for our Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," which will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We hit the 2,000 registration mark today, so we're anticipating a great event!

Libraries 63

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 63

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

In May, Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, called for increased child care solutions at Child Care Aware of America’s 2022 Symposium in Arlington, Virginia. Business leader associations and advocacy groups are also pushing for child care solutions. At Synchrony, 60 percent of our workforce are women.

Policies 182

Policies Company Survey Industry 182

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

In the wake of the Atlanta Spa shootings and a surge in violence against Asian Americans throughout the pandemic, Illinois made history by becoming the first state to mandate that Asian American history be taught in public K-12 schools beginning in the 2022-23 school year.

Training 152

Training Advocacy Resources Instructional Materials 152

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). President of the American Library Association 2018-2019.

Libraries 73

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 73

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2022

She wondered whether it made sense to enroll at the technology powerhouse of a university. She’s studying public policy and sociology there, in addition to playing Ultimate Frisbee, starting a chapter of a student-advocacy organization and interning at the Georgia General Assembly for the 2022 legislative session.

Training 154

Training Study Advocacy Company 154

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Technology is now a readily available resource.

Assistive Technology 96

Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 96

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

students in July 2022, when the Emergency Connectivity Fund expires – with no concrete plan to extend it. There’s plenty of data showing that student performance has been negatively impacted [by the pandemic],” said Phillip Lovell, associate executive director at the education advocacy nonprofit, All4Ed. Subscribe today!

Broadband 117

Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Accessibility 117

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 12, 2022

Will your child appreciate your advocacy when they are overcoming handicaps, obstacles, or just throwing a fit and you hit their face with a slice of cheese? I’m a firm believer in advocacy, but what is the cost of sharing a child’s handicap, illness, or even wearing a helmet as an infant? © Shake Up Learning 2022.

Digital Citizenship 100

Digital Citizenship Social Media Advocacy Data 100

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2024

But the child care subsidies for essential workers ended in October 2022. Her advocacy has started to take on a larger role in her life: She recently accepted a position as the executive director for the West Virginia Women’s Alliance. More than 2.5 million kids in the U.S.

Policies 145

Policies Industry Accessibility Advocacy 145

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As world leaders return home from the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference ( COP27 ), an annual international climate meeting that was held in Egypt this year, they have many action items to attend to. There is a coalition of children's rights and children's advocacy groups that has been at COP, led by UNICEF.

System 154

System Advocacy Groups Conference 154

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Oregon joined this list, beginning with the 2022-23 school year, when then-Gov. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees at a public, four-year school was $10,940 for in-state students in 2022-23 or $28,240 for out-of-state students. Kate Brown announced the introduction of a statewide grant fund.

Groups 91

Groups Accessibility Policies Advocacy 91

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2022

Deaf Community and Culture and Best Practices for Libraries | Deaf History Month Free Symposium APRIL 21, 2022 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM ROSA RODRIGUEZ, ALICE L. Pacific Time) Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian, Rochester Institute of Technology Presentation on Libraries and the Deaf Community ( 1:40 – 2:10 p.m. More below.

Libraries 36

Libraries Advocacy Social Media Study 36

edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Leading Learning in the 2022-2023 School Year: Ready, Set, Go ,” superintendents discussed how they’re preparing for the upcoming year, the main challenges they’re facing, and what they’re doing to move their staff and students forward with optimism and excitement. Key Challenges for 2022-23.

BYOD 81

BYOD Advocacy Professional Learning System 81

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. Cleveland came into her position under challenging circumstances, including a teacher strike that delayed the start of the school year in August 2022.

Education 122

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 122

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Funded with support from the Internet Society Foundation , the new web-based resource is designed to help school technology decision-makers and other interested parties pierce the technology fog and take a good hard look at what is really going on with children’s private and personal data inside the EdTech mobile applications they are using.

Internet Safety 93

Internet Safety Mobility Software EdTech 93

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nagayoshi, 30, decided in August to leave his job teaching Advanced Placement English in the city of New Bedford for a job at an education technology company. Preliminary data show that the waivers, which were due to end in 2022, have significantly boosted the diversity of teacher candidates in Mississippi. Credit: NEA Foundation.

Report 144

Report Meeting Groups Data 144

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2018

The Higher Learning Commission ordered three years ago that dual-enrollment instructors in the 19 states where it accredits universities and colleges have at least master’s degrees, but Indiana, Minnesota and other states and many colleges have gotten extensions until mid-2022.

Course 87

Course Policies Report Study 87

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Tamiko Hatcher, a dedicated educator and the director of Special Programs at Akron Public Schools in Ohio, displays visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to implementing innovative education technologies to transform the educational experience for the students in his district. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5

Edmentum 94

Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 94

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Labor Day 2022—instead of the usual beginning-of-the-school-year exercises, Los Angeles Unified School District administrators had to deal with a ransomware attack that shut down its computer systems. Schools rely on so much technology for instruction, from attendance to collecting assignments, and for day-to-day operations (e.g.,

BYOD 82

BYOD Advocacy Assistive Technology System 82

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Louis, in the spring of 2022. After a fight broke out involving two of her children and other classmates in October 2022, Crawford and her lawyers say all five of her kids were placed on virtual learning. A single mom, Crawford left her longtime home of Memphis to get her family away from gun violence near their home.

Handbook 98

Handbook Learning Online Learning Data 98