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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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Valerie Brock Computer Science Education Manager, NYC Public Schools Computer Science for All Brock: In 2017, after 10 years of teaching in NYC Public Schools, the largest school district in the country, I transitioned to an “out-of-classroom” position. I was tasked with providing reading intervention services for at-risk K-8 students.

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FETC 2023: Networking, Learning, and Celebrating Education

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By Lisa Schmucki , Founder and CEO, edWeb.net It was great to kick off conferences in 2023 by attending FETC in New Orleans. I was only there for a two days, 1/24 – 1/25, but the time was jam-packed with networking, learning, and celebrating being together. This is a huge lift.

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Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

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About Lexia Lexia®, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is a leader in science of reading-based solutions. With a complete offering of professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offering Free STEM-Focused Resources to Educators and Students Celebrating Women’s History Month

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Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. The Women’s History Month theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”In At Discovery Education, we are committed to delivering equitable learning experiences that engage all students.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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Read about the three 2023 winners here. In June 2023, she successfully obtained board approval for a second year of district-wide physical and mental health services for Kent School District. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about 10 more finalists here !)

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Getting Stakeholders to Back the Edtech Budget

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As Superintendent of Fort Smith (AR) Public Schools from 2017-2020, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. Brubaker has CoSN CETL certification and a Ph.D. Join the Community.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative and worked with students, parents, educators, members of the community, and the FSPS Board of Education to identify, prioritize, and begin to address the district’s greatest needs. Randy was a Tech & Learning Magazine runner-up for 2017 digital leaders.