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More on the Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

My recent post about the cost trap and inclusive access prompted responses by Jim Groom and Stephen Downes. For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. And I want to do it worldwide.”

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Passionate About Second Language Acquisition: Meet Inkeri, English Teacher at 51Talk

EdNews Daily

The company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and through an online platform. In 2003-2004, I taught a first grade English immersion classroom for the City of Espoo’s Jalavapuisto elementary school. My advocacy for second language and culture learning is reflected in my personal life.

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Could a ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) be right for your classroom?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

In 2003, Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler conducted an experiment at Best Buy headquarters , where they worked in human resources. Self-advocacy, union participation, and quiet quitting are some possible responses for teachers. As much as possible, teachers can make sure everyone has the same tools and resources to access learning.

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At Georgia State, black students find comfort and academic success

The Hechinger Report

From 2003 to 2015, according to GSU , its graduation rate (finishing a bachelor’s degree within six years of starting) for African-American students rose from 29 to 57 percent. If a student’s performance veers off course just a bit, counselors receive an alert. For Hispanic students, it went from 22 to 54 percent.

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The number of grandparents raising grandchildren is up, thanks in part to the opioid epidemic

The Hechinger Report

In order to serve this hidden population, the Senior Services Department in Clayton County, Georgia — where Eschman has raised her grandchildren — started the Kinship Care Program in 2003. And, of course, there are some lawmakers who see no reason for the state to start writing checks. That’s a common restriction nationwide.

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Close the Achievement Gap: 5 Specific Strategies

EdNews Daily

In Closing the Achievement Gap: A Vision for Changing Beliefs and Practices (2003), Belinda Williams identified four needs of students. 1. Access to challenging curriculum and instruction. In many middle and high schools, an advisory or advocacy program is often included. Needs of Students. 3. High expectations.

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Positive Behavior Supports Creating Meaningful Life Options for People with ASD

Digital Promise

They and their families need access to all reasonable options, including those based on Applied Behavior Analysis, organizational management, community/ecological psychology, cultural psychology, biomedical science and positive psychology (Carr, 2007b). The approach must integrate scientific knowledge from multiple disciplines. Giacin, T.A.,

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