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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

Today, math scores are at pre-pandemic lows (thanks in part to years of remote learning) and elementary-aged children are falling behind grade-level standards, posing significant risks to children’s educational development.

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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

Each institution provides unique strengths, from LU’s well-rounded approach to MIT’s rigorous academic standards. A well-rounded curriculum should offer a balance between foundational theories and current technological trends. Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in the field.

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Pre-K may boost math scores even eight years later

The Hechinger Report

It found that in fourth through seventh grade, graduates of the Georgia pre-k program were one and half to two times more likely to meet the state’s academic standards on math tests than their peers who did not attend public pre-K. Subscribe today!

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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

Open rubrics from the 1EdTech community can help start the vetting process on data privacy , security , accessibility and generative AI , while CASE Network 2 helps to align those tools with academic standards. The ecosystem as a whole is making a major impact.

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Plagiarism Checkers: Changing the Writing Process

PlagiarismCheck

1) One of the biggest research trends is using online databases and digital archives to access a vast range of research materials quickly and efficiently and spread ideas. Academic honesty promotion is crucial for student success. Merging academic integrity and technology. 1 Trend: Allman, B., Citation Generator.

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Adding a Computational Boost to Your K-8 Lessons

Digital Promise

We also wanted to center each districts’ CS mission and vision and integrate the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Computer Science and the KAS for Technology. This entails visualizing data, encoding information, identifying trends, and developing models. A bit of Appalachian ingenuity.

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OPINION: How top charter schools became an ‘afterthought’ in one state

The Hechinger Report

In 1993, Massachusetts enacted a bipartisan education reform law that gave schools a massive infusion of state money in return for high academic standards and accountability. Academic standards were the next to go. The troubling trend continued with state English and math tests aligned with the new, weaker standards.