Edsurge
JULY 23, 2021
Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. But there are many, many, many more kids who, if we’re just focused on ‘access,’ we’re ignoring.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As I learned more about the attributes of the youngest generation, I began to think about the implications for educators. In a 2015 interview with the New York Times, when asked about the name “Generation Alpha,” McCrindle said “It didn’t make sense to go back to A,” noting that it’s the first generation to be fully born in the 21st century.
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Tom Murray
AUGUST 31, 2016
According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.
eSchool News
APRIL 11, 2019
While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Related: 3 steps to a more accessible classroom.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 12, 2022
That physical activity time can be met through recess, but also through physical education or other forms of movement that don’t offer the benefits kids reap through unstructured, free play. Eventually, she retained a lawyer who helped push for official special education paperwork to give her son more movement opportunities in school.
Edsurge
APRIL 22, 2019
Working with more than 850 publishers across the world, the library adds as many as 100,000 titles every year, according to Brad Turner, vice president and general manager of global education and literacy at Benetech , the nonprofit that runs Bookshare. In 2015, the U.S. But even at that laudable clip, Benetech is falling behind.
eSchool News
MAY 20, 2022
In a report released today, data suggest that compared to the national average, students enrolled in NMSI-supported Advanced Placement® courses are more likely to further their education and earn STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degrees. Right now, we have communities that don’t have access to STEM education.
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