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Testimony in Favor of Texas SB 6 Instructional Materials Allotment

EdTechSandyK

Today I gave testimony in favor of the passage of Texas SB 6 , which institutes an Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) in lieu of the textbook allotment and the former Technology Allotment. Everything I accessed was an instructional material with content relevant to my course of study.

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Savvas Learning Company Named to the 2024 GSV 150 of Top-Growth Companies

eSchool News

. “At Savvas, we are committed to developing innovative learning solutions that are powered by the most advanced technology to help educators meet the needs of all students,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. We believe that ALL people deserve equal access to the future.

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ACTION ALERT: Texas HB 6 With Vital Instructional Materials Funding- House is Voting April 6th!

EdTechSandyK

This bill is vital for technology funding for Texas school districts. Inform them that HB 6 will be voted on by the House on Wednesday (April 6th) Ask them to vote for HB 6 and Oppose any amendment that might delay the implementation of the Instructional Materials Allotment.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. The first 20 years of the 20 th century saw more technological advancement than in the entire 19 th century. 63% also believe it increases the relevancy and quality of the instructional materials. Digital-based learning benefits students. Students agree.

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Survey: Teachers now use twice as much gaming and video in the classroom

eSchool News

The national report, From Print to Pixel: The role of videos, games, animations and simulations within K-12 education , reveals that in 2010, only 23 percent of surveyed teachers said they used games, compared to 48 percent of those surveyed in 2015.

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In Puerto Rico, the odds are against high school grads who want to go to college

The Hechinger Report

The only way I know that this can be changed is when there’s access to higher education.”. The only way I know that this can be changed is when there’s access to higher education.”. It impedes access to institutions they might be qualified for, because it’s not being accepted.”. How is it going to be accessible?

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TEA Update: New Options with Digital Content in Texas

EdTechSandyK

Commissioner''s List of Approved Vendors for Proclamation 2010 and 2011 AWARD Publishing iStation Compass Learning APEX Leaarning Achieve 3000 A+Rise - ELPS - every teacher in Texas has access to these resources through Project Share Epsilen Glencoe/McGraw Hill Pearson Longman How do you get to the products? What to Watch For?