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Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness

eSchool News

Providing access to the materials of government, policy documents, mission statements, DEI statements, etc. The materials must be accessible to the public and other stakeholders. Accessible, however, does not simply mean being provided. overage on an expense report. Accessibility goes beyond text size.

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Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

eSchool News

The inaugural report showcases a comprehensive exploration of AI’s current and future role in K-12 classrooms. Other key findings from Imagine Learning’s report include: Almost half of educators (44 percent) who have used generative AI believe that its use has alleviated the burden of their workload and made their jobs easier.

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Kids’ access to recess varies greatly

The Hechinger Report

Elementary school principals have reported that recess has a positive impact on students’ ability to focus. However, even a brief amount of recess is far from guaranteed in schools nationwide, as I reported in a story published last week on the practice of withholding recess. Kentucky does not have a law protecting recess.

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Teaching About Generative AI Art Creation

The CoolCatTeacher

Some Typical Prompts for AI Art Generation Additionally, I've bought some books on artistic styles and terminologies because knowing the words to use is part of making AI art generation accessible to our students (and ourselves.) AI Guidelines Discussion Here's my current guideline poster for AI use. Teaching About AI Art 1.

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

Ask a Tech Teacher

While many organizations differ in their recommendations, here are general guidelines you may find useful: Infants (0-18 months): Screen time is not recommended for infants, except video chatting with family or friends. Block and Report : Most social media platforms and websites have tools to block and report abusive users.

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Ensuring Access and Opportunity; Supporting At Home Connectivity

Tom Murray

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. From Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, California, groups are working to provide high speed access in federally funded housing areas.

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Special Education (SPED) and Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

You can access it HERE. Below are some specific pieces from the report I have pulled where I also add my thoughts. Guidelines are one thing, but seeing what it looks like in the field is another. However, the US Department of Education (USDOE) has released some guidance that everyone should be aware of. 34 CFR §§ 104.4,

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