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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It dates back to 2008, when an educational journey began in Wyoming that revealed the important role technology plays in enhancing teaching and learning—especially in a rural state. I argue that rural states are where edtech companies, investors, and media outlets should be looking to to see truly innovative implementation of technology.

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Yet another campus sacrifices the queen

Bryan Alexander

Judy Calogero, ’80, Chair of the Saint Rose Board of Trustees [said] “Saint Rose has suffered a 16 percent decline in enrollment since 2008, mainly concentrated in the programs to be discontinued and the departments to be reduced. Saint Rose is also boosting some programs, ones which students are signing up for.

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Nonprofit initiative supports high-need 8th graders

eSchool News

Citizen Schools’ 8th Grade Academy program (8GA) is a bridge between middle school and high school, providing basic and real-world skills students need to transition successfully to high school and graduate. Ninety percent of the students Citizen Schools serves are from low-income families.

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More than a Checkmark

MIND Research Institute

It’s normal to have at least half of users not meeting the program’s usage targets. Evaluating and reporting these variations in usage, as well as their effects on group outcomes, is essential insight for practitioners. This method, prescribed by the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC ), also meets ESSA Tier II evidence standards.