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David, Goliath, and the Future of the U.S. K-12 OER Movement

Doug Levin

K-12 education system by open educational resources (OER) since 2009, although my first exposure to the ideas and leaders of the movement stretch back to the launch of the MIT OpenCourseWare initiative. As compared to past years, this year’s Hewlett OER meeting seemed more inclusive of voices serving, supporting and working in U.S.

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

Is that academic leadership and advocacy being spread those through universities to their school librarian alumni? Is there an infiltration of leadership and advocacy coming from those universities that also helps to encourage school librarian employment in those states? As you will see, in the recent Teacher Librarian (pp.

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Inside Maine’s disastrous roll out of proficiency-based learning

The Hechinger Report

In 2009, Gates gave half a million to the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, which describes itself as New England’s largest education-focused philanthropy, to lead a four-state effort to remake the region’s schools. Nellie Mae, which had $430 million in assets at the end of 2009, began investing its own money in Maine, too.

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

Edsurge

Code Next helps students picture themselves working in a STEM field by providing hands-on training and exposure to the tools and strategies used by scientists and engineers. In 2009, at the subway station, local transit police shot 22-year-old Oscar Grant, an event many consider to have started the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

Even once distance learning is no longer the norm, teachers need to be able to access their tools and work from home. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community. Currently, Amanda serves as President of NCTET. Join the Community.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

edWeb.net

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. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

edWeb.net

Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent at Bristol Tennessee City Schools in Tennessee since 2009, has been an educator for 24 years. Today, she is based in Los Angeles, California working as a public speaker, writer, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students.