Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

One recent study found “widespread acceptance of alternative credentialing programs at American colleges and universities.” Panelists in this discussion will discuss the study’s findings and the evolving attitudes towards alternative credentials in the workforce. EdSurge 9:30 a.m.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At an event in April 2019, Diane Jones, the Education Department’s principal deputy undersecretary, said the department was considering an experiment to help colleges offer income-share agreements (ISAs), a form of financing where students who borrow money promise to pay back a percentage of their future income as repayment. Is it a loan?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2020

One cataclysmic event can do it in,” said Renn, a professor of higher, adult and lifelong education at Michigan State University. But high school graduates who put off college often end up never going , the most recent available federal study on the subject found. But studying part time also significantly lowers success rates.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

We currently have 3200 people registered for this event. This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries , Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries , and The School of Information at San José State University. network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In recent years, the group’s advocacy has led to changes in the district’s graduation requirements, to align them with admissions requirements for California’s university systems, and an expansion of funding for an after-school meal program that had been cut by the school board. Every year the group chooses an issue to focus on.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2017

Global Education Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long celebration of leadership through global action in K-20 education, taking place this week, April 24 - 28, 2017, and organized by the Global Education Conference (GEC) Network. By the way--it is not too late to add your event to the live calendar!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries , Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries , and The School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

This event is hosted by ASCD and GlobalEd Events. This professional learning event includes thought-provoking practitioner and expert panelists, student speakers, and an interactive design thinking challenge on "How can schools cultivate a culture of changemaking?" Register today to reserve your spot!

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

Jamar McKneely (background) tours a science and technology event at Edna Karr High School, one of the schools in his InspireNOLA charter school network. Like Miami-Dade, the Broward system was able to quickly ramp up remote learning in part because of provisions it had put in place in the event of hurricanes.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries , Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries , and The School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries , Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries , and The School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 36

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Partly because of these and related efforts, the number of teachers from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups more than doubled over the last 30 years—from about 327,000 in the late 1980s to 810,000 in the 2017-18 school year. s worry, expressed shortly before his death, that he had integrated Black Americans “into a burning house.”

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2017

Their efforts may not always succeed, but in being heard they come to value the studying, reading, writing and planning that they have done. For example, providing warm clothing for the homeless can grow into advocacy for more essential programs to end homelessness. One way to begin? 2016 Op-Ed | Poisoned Water in Newark Schools.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the many other problems dragging down Puerto Rico’s stagnant economy, made worse by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, is a huge high school dropout rate and, among those students who do manage to graduate, a comparatively low trajectory to college — especially college on the mainland — and a high dropout rate there, too.

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MindShift

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In recent years, the group’s advocacy has led to changes in the district’s graduation requirements, to align them with admissions requirements for California’s university systems, and an expansion of funding for an after-school meal program that had been cut by the school board. Every year the group chooses an issue to focus on.

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Kaplan Learning Policies Report 41

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The report is always a big deal in technology circles – “a tech industry event in its own right,” as Wired’s Steven Levy put it in 2012 – and many publications and pundits dutifully cover Meeker’s observations, often adding very little analysis of their own. Venture Capital in 2017.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ann Levett was appointed Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in June 2017. David completed his doctoral studies at UCLA. Glenn has been recognized by numerous organizations for his innovative technology implementation methods and has been a featured speaker at numerous events across the globe.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Instead it is often up to people like Bazemore, other PTA board members and school staff to donate their own money to cover membership fees, buy lunches during teacher appreciation week or help families afford tickets to attend special events. “We Everyone wanted to do right by the kids. Credit: Kam Yee. Credit: Dawn Larson.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

The online platform includes a project-based curriculum for science, social studies, math and English language arts for students in grades four through 12, along with additional content in those subjects that students can tackle at their own pace. Now nearly 400 schools use it across 40 states.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Because most bonds are so large, districts face big financial consequences if they don’t get the best deal possible, said Mark Robbins, a professor of public policy at the University of Connecticut who has studied municipal bonds. percent of their bond principal in fees, significantly greater than the 1 percent average costs the study found.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2022

Former teacher Emily McMahan Teachers Are Not OK For months, advocacy groups, including the National Education Association, the country’s largest union, have been driving home the point that teachers are not OK. After events, teachers and principals would flag her down in the parking lot. I didn’t have time to exercise.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Among the education highlights: Republican VP candidate Mike Pence made up a name for the university hosting the event. Google had a big press event this week too, unveiling shiny stuff to a cheering crowd of stenographers. ” For those not up on corporate conference speak, Dreamforce is Salesforce’s big annual event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. Associate Professor, Co-Director of Asian Studies, Adelphi University | Jan Dormer, Ph.D., Hawkesdale P12 College Let’s Hangout – Successful Student Study Groups – Snacks Optional , Candy R. LOTS of information below!

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2018

We can’t help what they choose,’” said Gary Miron, a professor at Western Michigan University who has spent almost two decades studying charter schools. While 64 percent of Lake Oconee eighth-graders passed the state’s eighth-grade math test in 2017, 9 percent of the other district students did.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Bills that restrict trans students from playing on sports teams that correspond with their gender identity have been introduced in 36 states in 2021 and have passed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Montana, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to the legislative tracker run by the advocacy group Freedom For All Americans.

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Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

” Via The Student Loan Report : “Halfway Through 2017, Here Are the Best & Worst Student Loan Servicers.” Via ESPN : “Ravens OL John Urschel , 26, retires abruptly, two days after CTE study.” The Business of Student Loans. Via the AP : “Records: Student-loan forgiveness has halted under Trump.”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2017, just a week before Christmas, the New Media Consortium abruptly announced its immediate closure “because of apparent errors and omissions by its former Controller and Chief Financial Officer.” Good for you. with Pigeons.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 24, 2019

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events. We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event. REGISTER HERE to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward. He’s been awarded the U.S.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2019

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events. We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event. REGISTER HERE to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward. He’s been awarded the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Collins Elementary School, in southeastern Mississippi, paddled students more times than almost any school in the country in 2017-18, the last year for which there is national data. During the 2017-18 school year, more than 69,000 students received corporal punishment almost 97,000 times nationwide.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 4, 2017

Nearly $500 million is restricted to use only in the event of a funding shortfall. About 28% of Americans with student debt didn’t complete the educational program for which they took on the loans, according to the 2016 National Financial Capability Study published Tuesday by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. It’s our money.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Middlebury’s political science department agreed to co-sponsor the event – a decision for which its chair later apologized. ” At the event itself, some students turned their backs to Murray, and some chanted loud enough to drown out his speech. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2017. Or so you’d think.

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Technology Education Social Media Groups 58

Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

” Via Chalkbeat : “For Betsy DeVos and her former advocacy group, the future of education means ‘ personalization ,’ including virtual schools.” Boston Bridge would be available for 2017 high school graduates who live in the city.” New Study Nods to More Rigorous Preschools.”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I’ve also written a separate article listing some of the various events that happened in the for-profit college industry this year – closures, lawsuits, sales, and the like. In previous years, these were also popular acquisition targets, but 2017 saw several of these high-profile acquisitions falter under new corporate leadership.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

The lying did not start on Inauguration Day – 20 January 2017. million people had attended the event. They struggle with facts about social studies. As Kristina Rizga wrote in Mother Jones this year , In 2011, all federal funding for civics and social studies was eliminated. Trump claimed that 1.5 Naturally.

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Technology Education Facebook Social Media 71

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

“ Facebook Is Not a Technology Company ,” media studies professor Ian Bogost also wrote in August. So I’m including a lot of events in this article that are not “ed-tech” per se. And now, the final weeks of 2016 revolve around what will happen after January 20, 2017. The US Presidential Campaign.

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