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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

Catherine Pearson, parent of a student in special education. When he entered first grade in 2008, after a half-day kindergarten program, his school district, in Eagle Point, Oregon, never even attempted a full-day schedule, Pearson said. It’s very sneaky,” Pearson said. But that doesn’t stop it from happening frequently.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

SXSW EDU Launch Competition Judge Tony will try his best Judy Judy impersonation, as he joins Bridge Burns (University Innovation Alliance), Vince Chan (Creta Ventures) and Jonathan Rochelle (Google) to dispense advice and feedback for eight companies pitching their wares. Join us for a slice of the action! Speakers from the U.S.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

edWeb.net

With a 25+ career in education, Arati has used her curriculum design skills to create unique learning experiences in education and nonprofit sectors at Pearson, EdSurge and Silicon Valley Education Foundation. She has also leveraged these skills to create employee onboarding and training programs at Apple, Facebook, Google and Uber.

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WHAT’S NEW

techlearning

EDTHENA ( www.edthena.com ) Edthena has developed a one-click video recording and uploading solution for Google Chrome. Upon completion of the course, students receive an “Advocacy Plan,” which outlines their strengths and challenges and makes recommendations to consider and is shared with their educators.

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School of Me: Letting students study what they want, when they want is the latest education trend

The Hechinger Report

And various technology companies — from no-name startups to behemoths like Pearson — boast of new programs meant to facilitate this style of education. Google’s search engine serves up more of what you’ve clicked on in the past. based education reform advocacy group.

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The Growing Role of Technology in Personalized Learning

MindShift

And various technology companies — from no-name startups to behemoths like Pearson — boast of new programs meant to facilitate this style of education. Google’s search engine serves up more of what you’ve clicked on in the past. based education reform advocacy group.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Sueann Galt, STEM Coordinator Does the use of ‘Learning Menus’ increase students’ intrinsic motivation? Karla Pobke Coordinator Personalised Learning Born Accessible STEM: Making Sure Accessibility is Not Just an Afterthought - Anh Bui Director of Product Strategy for Global Literacy Project-Based Learning: You''re almost doing it already!

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