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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents.

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Last Call for Presentation Proposals: Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below). Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. Her research interests include information access and intellectual freedom and censorship.

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New Webinar: "Emotional Safety for Library Workers - A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. DATE: Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99/person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. About the Presenters.

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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. It stresses that educators be flexible in terms of how they present content and engage students, and it also includes support for students with disabilities and those who are learning English.

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Getting More Students Through — Not Just To — College

Edsurge

There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen. And the bills acknowledge the fact that other higher ed policy proposals currently on the table, including making community colleges tuition-free , might not be enough to get some students across the finish line.

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School leaders need to create opportunities for teachers as well as for students

eSchool News

First, access is a game changer. We invite team members to show up, contribute to materials, and present directly to the board. Next, it’s time to build on access with resources, information, and opportunities. That means losing the next generation of educators only a little past the starting line.

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