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Coronavirus is the practice run for schools. But soon comes climate change

The Hechinger Report

McKneely was a teacher at Edna Karr High School in New Orleans when the 2005 hurricane devastated the city and closed his school for months. The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide. But more work needs to be done to shrink the digital divide.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community.

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Final Schedule Published - Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has served as the Executive Director of the Houston Public Library since 2005. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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"Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities" - Miniconference Registration and Call for Proposals

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has served as the Executive Director of the Houston Public Library since 2005. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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List of Sessions for Next Week's Conference - "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has served as the Executive Director of the Houston Public Library since 2005. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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Announcing Library 2.0 Mini-Conference and Call for Proposals: "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has served as the Executive Director of the Houston Public Library since 2005. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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Updated Conference Keynote Panel + Final Call for Proposals - "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She has served as the Executive Director of the Houston Public Library since 2005. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.