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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

Edsurge

Code Next was launched by Google in 2016 in response to the stubbornly low numbers of people of color working in tech — only 3 percent of Google’s tech employees were Black or Latino back in 2014. Teenagers come to the lab to develop their own projects under the tutelage of Google employees and Code Next’s academic coaches.

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The newly reimagined Empire State Information Fluency Continuum

NeverEndingSearch

Barbara Stripling, Professor Emerita, Syracuse University, and former ALA President, describes the history and goals of the project that builds on an earlier version developed by school librarians in 2009 under the auspices of the Office of Library Services and its former Director, Dr. Stripling.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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Prior to joining Leander ISD, Dr. Gearing served as Superintendent of Dripping Springs ISD from 2012-2019 and as Superintendent of Marshall ISD from 2009–2012. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. About the Host.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

edWeb.net

He is a former teacher but spent 20 years away from the classroom working as a technology attorney and software executive. Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent at Bristol Tennessee City Schools in Tennessee since 2009, has been an educator for 24 years. Cabrera was named Superintendent at El Paso Independent School District in Texas in 2013.

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Deciding what matters: Authentic teaching through setting boundaries

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I was introduced to Gerardo’s work through a podcast he co-hosts with Kevin Adams called “Too Dope Teachers,” and his advocacy for equity and antiracism. The teacher was still considered to be the center of what happens in a classroom. I know you’re really well-known for giving 100% of yourself in the classroom.

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A Conversation With #EduColor's José Vilson About Inclusive Teaching

Edsurge

Listen to this week’s EdSurge Podcast episode on Apple Podcasts , Overcast , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play Music , or wherever you listen to podcasts, or use the player on this page. And so being able to walk into a classroom and say to myself, yes, I can relate to the students. How can educators make their teaching more inclusive?

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The messy reality of personalized learning

The Hechinger Report

Kids work alone and in small groups; they sit at tiny desks and on beanbags and sofas scattered around the classroom. For decades, nonprofit advocacy groups and corporate donors have targeted K-12 education for intervention. It looks unlike any school I ever attended. The George W.