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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

The Hechinger Report

Nationwide, significant progress has been made since March 2020 on closing the digital divide – the chasm between those K-12 learners who have access to reliable internet and computing devices at home and those who don’t. There’s a role, he says, for a hot spot for a student who becomes homeless, for example.

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Using feedback from their peers keeps students engaged and fosters success for all learners.

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater. The gray area is large when one-third of our students are learning English and all students receive free breakfast and lunch.”.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 30(1), 118-137.

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Education Transformation: Assessing the Downfalls and Crafting Solutions for US Education

Evelyn Learning

Schools need to cultivate students’ life skills, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and resilience to prepare them for real-world challenges. Graph Highlight : A survey reveals that schools emphasizing holistic education witness a surge in student engagement and overall well-being.

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What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for Education Secretary

Edsurge

A focus on tackling the digital divide and resource inequities laid bare by the pandemic. This project was one of the biggest investments in remote learning per student in the country this year and closed the digital divide in Connecticut.” Teaching experience. history by fall 2022.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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