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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

eSchool News

Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Professional development for teachers: Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively in diverse classrooms.

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After Controversial Admissions Changes, Nation’s ‘Best’ High School Gets More Diverse

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The stated goal was to increase the diversity of students at the public magnet school, which U.S. News & World Report named the top in the nation. But opponents say the new policy illegally erects barriers for Asian American students. That has been a contentious question for a community just outside of Washington, D.C.,

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Racism, Consumerism, and a Conversation With My Son About the Future of Diversity

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We must do so as our nation has approached a tipping point regarding its future on race and the development of systems that ensure equality, diversity and representation of all. Historically, America has long been at war with herself on these issues.

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OPINION: Minority-serving institutions are opening minds and doors to new inventions and new patents

The Hechinger Report

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs) are opening their doors to a new academic year against a national backdrop of ongoing pandemic challenges, the legacy of racial injustice and rising socioeconomic inequality. GDP by almost $1 trillion. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework

EdTech Magazine

If you think about students who are diverse learners, who might have some special needs that need to be addressed, teachers in those areas spend those seven hours finding resources and then additional time modifying those resources for those students,” Clark said. . What we want to do is transform the instructional core.”.

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Shop class is grounded, high school aviation classes are taking flight

The Hechinger Report

Our school community has a lot of socioeconomic challenges and one of the things that we were interested in is showing our students that there is a pathway to get some of these high-paying aviation-type jobs,” said Tim Rishel, a math teacher at South Allegheny School District in Pennsylvania. percent over the next four years.

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OPINION: Let’s pay more attention to colleges that educate the vast majority of Americans

The Hechinger Report

No doubt, the social injustices and socioeconomic disparities plaguing our country are reflected in the status and resources held by our elite institutions. The other 95 percent serve a diverse group, including older students, veterans and parents and caregivers. Wallis is a Ph.D. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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