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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

In 2017, the number of students who used their mobile devices for class (58 percent) was nearly equal to the number of students who received a Chromebook from their schools (56 percent) , according to ISTE. Students are also using their mobile devices to assist with their education now more than ever. by Calvin Hennick.

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Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair

EdTech Magazine

Modern classrooms are open and flexible and have writable surfaces, modular furniture, one-to-one devices, hands-on learning with makerspace activities and robust broadband connectivity. According to Samsung America, 83 percent of teachers believe that virtual reality could improve learning outcomes. . by Ryan Petersen.

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Edtech Needs More Infrastructure, Educator Support in 2017

Edsurge

2017 is shaping up to be a big year of what-if’s. only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson. In working with the RCE Coach team, I have seen schools begin to ask more informed questions like “Will usage of X tool under Y conditions lead to Z outcomes?” education technology agenda.

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Every student needs summer school this year to combat coronavirus learning loss

The Hechinger Report

The seminal Coleman Report published in 1966 showed that student outcomes inside the classroom are predicated on their circumstances outside the classroom. To make up for probable academic gaps produced during this unprecedented period, districts should continue providing academic services online in the summer.

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Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

A growing body of research shows that children who start kindergarten without a firm grasp of the basics are more vulnerable to poor academic outcomes in later grades. Waterford.org initially launched a pilot program in Mississippi in 2017. Almost a third of all homes in the county lack broadband access.

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How Transparent is School Data When Parents Can’t Find or Understand it?

Edsurge

In January 2017, the Department of Education issued guidance informing local education officials about the need to produce public “report cards,” with data about student achievement, graduation rates and other indicators in concise “language that parents can understand.” In neighboring Berkeley, the survey reports that only an estimated 8.1

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How transparent is school data when parents can’t find it or understand it?

The Hechinger Report

In January 2017, the Department of Education issued guidance informing local education officials about the need to produce public “report cards,” with data about student achievement, graduation rates and other indicators in concise “language that parents can understand.” Photo: Jenny Abamu for The Hechinger Report. 126 on the waiting list.

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