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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

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And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. Marc Johnson, Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), then provided perspective from a regional and local level on the expanding use of broadband.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Those are examples of the broader promise and end results. Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Those are examples of the broader promise and end results. Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Those are examples of the broader promise and end results. Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race.

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Good News from Our Nation’s Capital

EdNews Daily

and only Isolated good examples? of technology in practice. Public Schools, digital equity and access to technology at home is a very real problem. The district has also created five positions for Cluster-based Education Technology Specialists (ETS). , limited fidelity to models, limited professional development?,

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How the local public library helped one school district cope with Covid

The Hechinger Report

One example of community partnership was the district’s connection to the Port Orford Public Library, which manages the school district’s library system. Students were able to come get technological support or a bit of face-to-face homework help. One class with over 20 students, for example, was moved into the library.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

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In addition to obtaining diverse perspectives on resources, educational leaders can also consider the different review processes and how those examples may help them improve their own review processes in the future. Utah’s Process and Reviews. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.