The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

While remote learning may be ending in most places across the country, many students will continue to struggle to complete many lessons and assignments because they lack adequate internet service and access to devices at home — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “homework gap.”. There are some positive findings in the survey.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

That way, every student has access to resources that can help them retain knowledge over the summer. 8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1].

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

By 2015, they had launched their flagship product, Byju’s Learning App, and were raising millions of dollars in funding. Epic offers a digital library of more than 40,000 books for students ages 12 and under. Consumers pay about $80 a year for the library. elementary schools have signed up for accounts.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“I tell them not to read at the same pace that your neighbors are reading, not too loud that we’re distracting someone, but just enough that you can practice your reading voice,” the second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School said. “So Iturralde tries to make the book more accessible first. Credit: John Walker/The Fresno Bee.

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Elementary Report Training Groups 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 6, 2022

"Handling Complaints or Protests About Content: Service, Security, and Training for All Staff and Library Leaders" Part of the Library 2.0 in our library? This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

the company offers an app that lets kids access unlimited books, educational videos, quizzes and audiobooks — and it’s free for educators. The startup has raised about $13 million in funding, closing $8 million in Series B in December 2015. elementary schools are using Epic!, Three years ago, Epic! Based in Palo Alto, Calif.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Announcing the 2015 Student Technology Conference. The great majority of these events are free to attend.

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NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 22, 2016

The notice in the Federal Register shared that 50 percent of all grant funds, more than $13 million , are reserved for use by school libraries serving high need LEAs. Show citation box.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

Practitioners begin to think about ways to redesign their learning spaces and schools in the upcoming 2015-16 school year to encourage innovative teaching and learning, making this the perfect opportunity to introduce an emergent technology called iBeacons. Brand of iBeacon Used – Estimote.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In addition to employing qualified elementary, middle and high school music teachers, David Douglas offers inexpensive instrument rentals ($25 per year), a library of musical scores, connections to reduced-price or free private lessons and a closet of free marching band uniforms and orchestra dress blacks, among other necessities.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

When the social studies standards changed in 2015 – 2016, we needed a way to support teachers throughout Georgia without having specific district or RESA social studies specialists to do that. JoAnn : One of the biggest highlights of the edWeb community is the resource library. Over the course of six weeks, we did 84 webinars.

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Professional Learning Learning Education Study 52

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

When the social studies standards changed in 2015 – 2016, we needed a way to support teachers throughout Georgia without having specific district or RESA social studies specialists to do that. JoAnn : One of the biggest highlights of the edWeb community is the resource library. Over the course of six weeks, we did 84 webinars.

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Professional Learning Learning Education Study 52

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Online assessments offer advantages over paper and pencil tests, such as faster student feedback, improved accessibility features, and the ability to better assess student knowledge. Technology proficiency is even included on their teacher evaluation rubric and elementary students standards reports. Heather came to FUSD from Phoenix.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2017

In 2015, as the program was launching, I began to have in-depth conversations with emerging industry leaders in our community. High school students and teachers will have a schedule for visiting the space to access new equipment and to consult with experts that can support with their current projects.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

The curriculum they were exposed to had already proven itself ineffective—but I didn’t have access to anything better. My 16, 17 and 18-year old students were entering my class reading at an elementary level. There was money available to purchase books, and we essentially had carte blanche to build our own library.

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There is no box

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

— Robert Pronovost (@pronovost) September 10, 2015. 1 Site Tech per 3-4 Elementary Schools. In my district, we recently addressed the onsite support issue by re-defining and expanding the Library Media Tech role to include site tech support responsibilities. 1 Site Tech per 2 Middle Schools.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

I give the kids access to all the tools pretty much right off the bat,” said Eric Bredder, with a sweeping gesture taking in the computer workstations, 3-D printers, laser cutters and milling machines, plus a bevy of wood and metalworking tools that he uses while teaching computer science, engineering and design classes.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

AUGUST 10, 2015

For example, last year students in Barrow Elementary made collaborative digital dots with connecting schools via Google Drawing. You’ll be added to the global map as well as gain access to the educator guide which is packed with information. This is done via Skype or Google Hangouts with a connecting class. How to get started.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The proposed bond projects include $500,000 in improvements to elementary STEM facilities and $17 million for improvements to school technology. INNOVATIVE PLANNING To provide the best access to students and educators, leading states and districts think comprehensively about all funding and support.

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Chromebook E-rate BYOD Online Assessments 40

NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders. On the other had, a smaller number of elementary students see Wikipedia as a starting point to discover additional content. 2015-2018). I find Google a lot easier than going to the library website.”

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E-rate Wiki Elementary Study 111

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The success of home visits has been well documented for infants and has been studied at the elementary and middle school level , but it’s an open question whether these visits make a difference for older students, according to some experts. Related: This program is proven to help moms and babies — so why aren’t we investing in it more ?

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Report Elementary Study Conference 111

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2016

I started by taking a good look at the books I had available—only to find that my physical classroom library is filled with outdated, “dog-eared” books that are expensive to replace and are a minuscule sampling of the many thousands of books available in the world. What is available to my learners at school and at home? What a summer.

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Technology eBook Dropout Libraries 60

Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Consequently, he is passionate about digital access for all students everywhere. As an elementary student, Curran is an international speaker, a TEDxYouth speaker and has also presented online at both EdChange Global and Global Maker Day.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Twitter Libraries 40

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

A teacher at an elementary school in a Boston suburb leads students through a story creation session using Pixie. This made it difficult to run programs like Pixie or access online math games. Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers.

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Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 41

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

OCTOBER 27, 2015

They often lead the work while I assist other students in the library or teach classes. I can think about management pieces to make the process more accessible to students. I love hearing how the elementary students and college students talk to one another. — Andy Plemmons (@plemmonsa) October 27, 2015.

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Robotics Video iPad Libraries 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. The Webinars are free, but when you purchase the "Mattering IS the Agenda" toolkit you get exclusive access to the recordings.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 7, 2015

Given the constant nature of change due to the rapid influx of technologies as well as the 24/7 access to a global library via the device in a student’s pocket, it seems frivolous to spend valuable classroom time simply disseminating content rather than constructing understanding of the information.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The idea behind the Muñiz Academy, named for the longtime principal of Boston’s first dual-language elementary school (the Rafael Hernandez K-8 school), was that many Hispanic students would do better in schools that support their cultural background and, with it, the Spanish language. We have to make space for them to access the content.”.

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Learning Dropout Report Elementary 111

edWeb.net

JUNE 28, 2021

How should equity work proceed in a school district where one student’s racist act and an inclusive school library program both have stirred up controversy and front-page headlines? Pearce High School (TX), Katrina Collins, Principal of Skyview Elementary School (TX), and Toni Jackson, a teacher at Dartmouth Elementary School (TX).

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Accessibility Professional Learning Elementary Policies 80

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I remember being that shy little girl in my elementary class who would sometimes know the answer, or had a question, but didn’t feel comfortable speaking out. I wish my teachers had access to the digital tools and resources available in our classrooms today. I began to think about the 15 years in education and my various experiences.

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Assessment Poll Everywhere EdTech Khan Academy 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

In the fall of 2009, ChiTech’s first students filed into its squat, 1950s-era building of drab yellow brick, an abandoned elementary school in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. In May 2015, the district extended ChiTech’s reprieve until 2018. It’s an access issue that creates this belief issue,” she said.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 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) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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Conference Libraries Learning Trends 80

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To complement its forward-thinking vision, the district sought a blended curriculum solution that offered a full suite of digital resources accessible from a single platform. Providing access to mental health care has been a priority for Aurora Public Schools’ AWARE Team even before the pandemic.

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MindShift

JUNE 7, 2018

Megan Patterson, a former elementary school teacher in Alaska and Colorado, launched Worldmind in 2015 — complying with state rules by offering “child and caregiver” classes at local parks and botanical gardens in Boulder County and metro Denver. You know, you go to library story times — ‘Sit down.

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Libraries Elementary Training Assessment 42