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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. You may not like the new charter school presence in New Orleans, but those schools came about because local educators seized the opportunities presented by Katrina and acted upon them as entrepreneurs. Public education will never be the same.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Each of these experts has a background in education, a unique voice and a passion for using technology in the classroom. Each of these experts has a background in education, a unique voice and a passion for using technology in the classroom.

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4 lessons learned about AI in 2023

eSchool News

That acceptance led to some empowerment for educators and students. In Steve Jobs’ memorable 2005 commencement address at Stanford, he shared a story about “connecting the dots.” This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. If so, why?

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. 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.

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

Edsurge

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Maia Sharpley’s career in education includes serving in executive positions with the New York City Department of Education, Kaplan and Charter Schools USA. Our higher education system formed around libraries.

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How Parent Empowerment Can Change Your Classroom for the Better

Waterford

Did you know that when parents play an active role of their child’s education, academic achievement improves, students are more likely to feel confident and self-motivated, and chronic absenteeism drops? By empowering parents and giving them a voice, you can partner with them to help every student in your class reach their potential.

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

Doug Levin

Secretary of Education Richard W. Yet, understanding this history is crucial to understanding the meandering path we are on with respect to determining the best and appropriate future role for the federal government with respect to educational technology – a task I have set out for myself in a series of posts on this very topic.

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