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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2003 $700,500,000. FY 2004 $695,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $700,500,000).

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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

eSchool News

This involves implementing policies and practices that prioritize equity and ensure that all students feel valued and respected. Understanding implicit bias: Professional development sessions can begin by exploring the concept of implicit bias and its impact on teaching and learning.

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Students parents suffer as more campus child care centers close

The Hechinger Report

For college students who are also parents, a population that makes up more than 20 percent of undergraduates, one of the most important supports is access to child care. Between 2003 and 2015, the number of campus child care centers declined precipitously, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Subscribe today!

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

Ask a Tech Teacher

7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates]. You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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National Bullying Prevention Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates]. You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Lessons Learned from a Year of Virtual School

edWeb.net

Focusing on student engagement, student empowerment, and equity in education, they shared key lessons educators learned during the lockdown. Since 2003, Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up has collected data on the important issues facing schools. Tech that works beyond the school—they want to be able to do self-directed learning.

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What Can Traditional Higher Ed Learn From Hamburger U?

Edsurge

As colleges move into online education, they’re finding themselves in learning mode. That raises the question: Can traditional colleges learn anything from the likes of Hamburger U, McDonald’s famous inhouse training system? What did you learn from that experience that you bring to your work in higher education? And that’s okay.

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