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ISTE 2018: 5 Best Practices for Adhering to Federal Privacy Laws

EdTech Magazine

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) was established in 2001 with the No Child Left Behind Act and is known for its provisions dealing with surveys and assessments. At last count there were 119 state privacy laws passed in 39 states since 2013,” he said. The key, Hawes said, is to remain transparent. by Jena Passut.

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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

edWeb.net

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Broadband’s Big Picture. Links to Local Learning. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by ENA.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

edWeb.net

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Curriculum Inquiry, 2013, 43(1), pp. Intercultural Education, 2001, 12(1), pp. Urban Education, 2013, 48(4), pp. Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2013, 3(2), pp. December 2003. Teaching To and Through Cultural Diversity. Phuntsog, N. Siwatu, K.O. Matias, C.E. To Culturally Responsive White Teachers!

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Colleges now produce fewer Black graduates in math and engineering

The Hechinger Report

The proportion of bachelor’s degrees in science awarded to Black graduates remained flat at about 9 percent from 2001 to 2016 , according to the most recent available figures from the National Science Foundation; in engineering, it declined from 5 percent to 4 percent; and in math, it dropped from 7 percent to 4 percent. Purdue University.

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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

edWeb.net

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

That way, every student has access to resources that can help them retain knowledge over the summer. Psychology in the Schools, August 2013, 50(7), pp. Principal Journal, January 2001, 80(3), pp. If possible, provide a few educational activities or resources for at-risk kids to use during the break.[6] Lundstrom, M.

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