The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

This year, the Green Lake Parent Teacher Association paid about half that much to cover the cost of the elementary school’s vocal teacher and a portion of a full-time counselor’s salary, among other supports for students. About 3 in 4 students at Rising Star Elementary qualify for subsidized meals. Double click image to enlarge.

Elementary 145

Elementary Education Report Groups 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Since 2010, five rural hospitals have closed in Mississippi alone, and almost half of the state’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing. The digital divide. North Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley said the digital divide has hampered the ability of families to navigate the crisis.

Broadband 145

Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

Evelyn Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Factors such as low salaries, insufficient professional development opportunities, and ballooning classroom sizes contribute to declining job satisfaction and high turnover rates among teachers. They need better professional development opportunities, competitive pay, smaller classroom sizes, and a supportive work environment.

Assessment 52

Assessment Education Digital Divide Survey 52

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Digital media literacy continues to rise in importance as a key skill in every discipline and profession. Many activities related to learning and education take place outside walls of classroom. 1/3 of all mobile users owned a mart phone in 2010. We used to hear about the digital divide. 80+% have mobile phones.

BYOD 60

BYOD Poll Everywhere Mobility Laptops 60

Hack Education

MARCH 8, 2017

As an op-ed in The Washington Post put it , “The FCC talks the talk on the digital divide – and then walks in the other direction.” million settlement paid by Hewlett Packard in 2010 over accusations of fraud. ” That is, CIPA requires Web filtering.

E-rate 49

E-rate Digital Divide Broadband Libraries 49