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Kids’ Media Use Is Up. Blame the Pandemic — And TikTok.

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But, he adds, it creates an opportunity for parents, educators and the kids themselves to think intentionally about the “content and context” of their daily media use. According to Common Sense, between 2015 and 2019, screen use among teenagers (ages 13 to 18) increased by 11 percent. One platform in particular stands out.

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Early Edtech Giant PowerSchool Goes Public

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Companies like to talk about their journey in raising money and growing over time, and one waypost for such journeys is to reach the ringing bells of a stock-market debut. heard those bells today, as the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange—though the initial price ended up on the low end of expectations.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

2015, September 2015). “The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. June 21, 2015. The life long consequences when a student cannot read. World Literacy Foundation.

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Google Expanding Its Kid-Friendly Educational Offerings

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith A new acquisition by the search-engine giant could spell big changes for the company in 2015. Classroom Collaboration Digital Content Internet Management Social Media'

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The Work You Do Has Power

Tom Murray

Take a moment to consider the digital disruption that has already occurred in the following industries (Goodwin, 2015). The largest taxi company owns no (human driven) taxis (Uber) The largest accommodations provider owns no real estate. Alibaba) The most popular media platform creates no content. The work isn’t about us.

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Bill would keep schools out of students’ social media accounts

eSchool News

If passed, bill would make Wyoming one of the first states in the country to protect students’ social media. A proposed Wyoming law would make it illegal for school districts to demand access to students’ Facebook, Snapchat or other social media accounts. ” ©2015 Wyoming Tribune-Eagle (Cheyenne, Wyo.).

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Riipen Raises $3.75 Million to Unite College Students and Employers Via Course Projects

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The platform could pair them up for projects, and students would end the project with a presentation of their findings and work to companies in exchange for course credit. “It The new round of funding will help Riipen hire more sales and marketing staffers to grow the company’s presence in the U.S., office in 2020.

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