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Some kids have returned to in-person learning only to be kicked right back out

The Hechinger Report

Over the years, the girl, who is now 15, was suspended at least five times, by Hatten’s count — until the coronavirus pandemic brought a halt to in-school learning. The consequence was an unwelcome reminder that the pandemic isn’t the only thing that can keep her from the classroom. This story also appeared in The Nation.

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With Safety in Mind, Schools Turn to Facial Recognition Technology. But at What Cost?

Edsurge

And, increasingly, as one tragic school event follows another in the news, it’s experimenting with a new approach to safety. And, increasingly, as one tragic school event follows another in the news, it’s experimenting with a new approach to safety. But after last year’s school shootings in Parkland, Fla.,

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Transitioning Edtech to the Cloud

edWeb.net

But, they also saw a large number of resources being recommitted to just this one aspect of education: space for server farms, money for hardware and software upgrades, overworked personnel, etc. For administrators looking to take the focus of edtech away from upkeep and back to learning, moving to the cloud could be the answer.

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The overlooked power of Zuckerberg-backed learning program lies offline

The Hechinger Report

The 14-year-old speeds ahead when asked to use them to complete assignments. He breezily navigates the internet and educational platforms his school uses. They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. MESA, Ariz. But he doesn’t like it.

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‘Backpacks full of boulders’: How one district is addressing the trauma undocumented children bring to school

The Hechinger Report

For years, he stayed indoors. Nando is his middle name; to protect his privacy and safety, he asked that his full name not be used. Educators encourage students to share their personal stories as a way to feel proud of their heritage, recognize how strong they are and process trauma. ADELPHI, Md. It felt like prison,” he said.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. I think it is worthwhile, as the decade draws to a close, to review those stories and to see how much (or how little) things have changed. Good for you. But that’s not my job.

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