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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

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The “Teach Boldly” teacher support initiative will include a series of virtual and community training events and the launch of the new PBS Teachers’ Lounge, a creative digital space where teachers can share ideas, learn from peers, find daily inspiration and access the tools and resources they need to enhance their work in the classroom.

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Girls Who Code Founder Awarded McGraw Education Prize

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This year, there are three prizes: for work in pre-K-12 education, higher education and a newly created prize, for learning science research. When they get access to technology, they tend to ask: How can I use technology to make the world better? We’re on track to achieve gender parity in entry-level computer science jobs by 2027.

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How 60 Minutes Oversimplified the Gender Gap and Overlooked Women in Tech

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When Americans tuned in to watch last Sunday’s segment of 60 Minutes, they learned that the vast gender gap in the tech industry is shrinking, thanks to “one group that may have a chance to finally crack the code,” as the correspondent put it. The girls can learn and fail together, and support each other along the way.

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Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” ” This stems from a protest at the University of Connecticut. Via The Times Higher Education : “For-profit claims ‘learning gain’ victory over universities.” ” The Business of Student Loans.

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