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EdSurge’s 2017 Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories, as Chosen by You

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Here are EdSurge’s top stories of 2017 in chronological order—a healthy dose of optimism and skepticism, words of encouragement and caution for the year ahead. Three students share how they’re still learning, and how schools can help.

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The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

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2016-2017 brought another tremendous change to the lower school due to a grant for STEAM experiences. To see examples of what is being done regarding STEAM read our blog here [link] In 2016-2017 the requirement for 2 technology-based projects went away.

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Adapting to the New Classroom

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Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom. These out-of-the-box blended learning solutions can also help nontraditional students find their own paths.

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In DC, Teachers Run the Jail. It’s Turning Inmates Into Students.

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Central Detention Facility, slipping past security checkpoints and into cells where incarcerated residents watch Khan Academy videos and craft their resumes. In 2017, the petite Texan arrived at the jail with an armada of plans and the energy to launch them. “I That was before Amy Lopez showed up. It doesn’t matter to me.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

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pic.twitter.com/gOvmSOjcSf — Shelly (@ShellySometimes) February 14, 2017. “Can Blended Learning Improve Equity in One of Nation’s Most Diverse Districts?” ” Via Techcrunch : “ Pixar offers free online lessons in storytelling via Khan Academy.” ” asks Edsurge.