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4 lessons learned about AI in 2023

eSchool News

In Steve Jobs’ memorable 2005 commencement address at Stanford, he shared a story about “connecting the dots.” This meant that devices were somewhat affordable and that, potentially, every student could have access to one. Recent survey data shows that 90 percent of secondary students are part of a 1:1 device program.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. Robert obtained their Master of Science degree in Engineering from Boise State University between 2002 and 2005.

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Want to Rethink Education After COVID-19? Creative Solutions Mean Taking More Risks

Edsurge

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina literally washed away the New Orleans public school system. Many lead K-12 programs and are grappling with issues such as technology access and equity, when and how to open schools safely, preparing teachers to instruct online and union demands for teacher safety.

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

Edsurge

Our primary and secondary education systems formed around teachers imparting knowledge. Without innovative learning platforms that deliver results, create opportunities for learners and provide access to those most likely to get left behind, society is at risk for continued upheaval. Our higher education system formed around libraries.

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Gale Launches New Accredited Online Adult High School Program to Public Libraries

eSchool News

As a trusted partner to public libraries, Gale understands the importance of access to education, particularly for underserved and at-risk populations. Additionally, Excel Adult High School is a candidate for accreditation the Middle States Association on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CES).

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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 2005 $496,000,000 (President Bush’s request: $691,800,000). FY 2003 $700,500,000.

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Charitable giving to higher education is now broken

Bryan Alexander

It all comes from the Voluntary Support for Education survey , conducted by the Council for Aid to Education ( CAE ), and only accessible by purchase , so I’m proceeding by summaries and extracts published elsewhere. In 2005 just five colleges raised that much money for sports. billion for athletics. [B]ig Last year 25 did.

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