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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

Edsurge

With billion-dollar fundraises on top of billion-dollar valuations , it’s no mystery that the education technology industry is attracting top dollars from investors. The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

In many cases, without even realizing it, educators plan their curriculum without considering whether it includes the diverse backgrounds and identities of their students. 9,16] If educators are unaware how to teach and support multicultural students, they will fail to reach a significant portion of their school. Sources : Gay, G.

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PROOF POINTS: There is a worldwide problem in math and it’s not just about the pandemic

The Hechinger Report

That’s the case with the most recent results from a key global education test, the Program for International Student Assessment or PISA. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona credited the largest federal investment in education in history – roughly $200 billion – for keeping the United States “in the game” during the pandemic.

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Chief Privacy Officers: A Small But Growing Fleet in Higher Education

Edsurge

When Kathleen Sutherland took the helm as Chief Privacy Officer for the University of Colorado in 2003, there weren’t very many people in higher ed she could turn to for guidance and advice. That included working with the state’s public higher education systems and the University of Colorado at Boulder, which has a medical campus attached.

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#FactFriday: Florida’s 2018-19 Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent

ExcelinEd

Florida’s families and educators can be proud that more students are graduating from high school. Statewide highlights of Florida’s 2018-19 graduation rate include*: . percent in 2018-19, a rise of 0.6 percent in 2018-19, a rise of 0.6 percent in 2018-19, an improvement of 0.8 percentage points since 2014-15. .

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Between 2018 and 2019 the number of leagues that facilitate esports in schools nearly doubled. Educators know that taking part in extracurricular activities boosts student success. They do better in math and reading and more often aspire to higher education. They care more about their education. Many, however, are not.

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Fostering Powerful Use of Technology Through Instructional Coaching

Digital Promise

We must also support educators with the knowledge and skills to use technology in powerful ways to improve student engagement, critical thinking, problems solving, collaboration, and more. Review of Educational Research, 88(4), 547-588. To learn more about our findings, read the full report. 2 Kraft, M. Blazar, D., & Hogan, D.